UN Concerned about Violence in Tuz Khurmatu & Kirkuk
The United Nations is concerned about reports regarding the destruction and looting of houses, businesses and political offices, and forced displacement of civilians, predominantly Kurds, from disputed areas. The United Nations has received allegations of the burning of about 150 houses in Tuz Khurmatu on 16 and 17 October, by armed groups. There were also […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraq
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: GBV Manager, International Medical Corps MHPSS Consultant, International Medical Corps Field Coordinator, International Medical Corps Program Coordinator, International Medical Corps Community Liaison Manager, Mines Advisory Group (MAG) Human Resources Assistant, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Administration Officer, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Admin Assistant, Norwegian […]
New Career Opportunities in Iraqi Kurdistan
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Finance Head of Department, Action contre la Faim - ACF International MEAL Officer, Action contre la Faim - ACF International Mental Health and Care Practices/MHPSS Head of Department, Action contre la Faim - ACF International Emergency Team Leader, Oxfam Public Information Officer, […]
Details of Latest Strikes Against ISIS
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Wednesday, conducting 12 strikes consisting of 15 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of yesterday's strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria In Syria, […]
Luaibi asks BP to Return to Kirkuk Oilfields
By John Lee. Iraqi Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi [Allibi, Luiebi] (pictured) has asked UK-based BP to develop the disputed Kirkuk oilfields. The move comes just a day after Baghdad regained control of the area from Kurdish forces. Control of the field remains split between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Baghdad’s North Oil Company […]
Genel Energy Updates on Kurdistan Operations
Genel Energy has issued a trading and operations update for Q3 2017. The information has not been audited and may be subject to further review. Murat Özgül (pictured), Chief Executive of Genel, said: "During the quarter Genel executed a landmark settlement agreement with the KRG over historical receivables, which we expect to materially enhance our […]
Petrofac Awarded Iraq PMC from PetroChina
Petrofac has been awarded a contract, valued at around US$30 million, to undertake Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services for the Halfaya Contract Area (Halfaya) in southern Iraq. Working in support of PetroChina International Iraq FZE (PetroChina), as the lead operator of Halfaya, Petrofac’s Engineering and Production Services (EPS) East business will undertake project management services […]
Rosneft, KRG Agree on Oil Cooperation
Russian state-controlled oil company Rosneft and the Government of the Kurdish Autonomous Region of Iraq signed the documents required to put into force Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) with respect to five production blocks located in the Kurdish Autonomous Region. The share of Rosneft Group Subsidiaries in PSA will be 80%, the amount of payments for […]
How Turkey's Nuclear Plant could curb KRG Ambitions
By Dr. Olgu Okumuş for Al-Monitor. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. On Sept. 28, when Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan jointly stated their support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq, they also made a point of stressing their […]
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq
U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria on Tuesday, conducting seven strikes consisting of eight engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported yesterday. Officials reported details of yesterday's strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria In Syria, […]
Investment Opportunity at State Glass Company
By John Lee. The State Company for Glass & Refractories Industry (SCG&R), one of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals (MIM) companies, has announced an following investment opportunity at the following factories: Rehabilitation & operation of Ceramic Wall Tiles Factory Rehabilitation & operation of Ceramic Floor Tiles Factory Rehabilitation & operation of Ceramic Sanitary Ware […]
Triple Canopy Pays $2.6m to Settle False Claims Suit
US-based security company Triple Canopy has agreed to pay $2.6 million to settle civil False Claims Act allegations that the company submitted false claims for payment to the Department of Defense for unqualified security guards stationed in Iraq. “Contractors must be held accountable for their actions, especially when the safety of government personnel is at […]