By John Lee. Iraq has reportedly approved contracts in a fifth bidding round for gas exploration contracts. According to Reuters, the exploration deals relate to the development of fields in the eastern governate of Diyala that are expected to produce more than 750 million cubic feet of natural gas within 3 years. The contracts have […]
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UNOPS, Japan providing Renewable Energy in Iraq
By John Lee. To improve living conditions for returnee populations living in newly liberated areas, UNOPS – with funding from the government of Japan – is helping to provide renewable energy and emergency waste disposal services in three Iraqi governorates. “[This project] comes at a time when Iraq is counting on its friends to recover […]
Tags: Anbar, Diyala, featured, Japan, mn, Ninewa, renewable energy, UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Zhongman starts Drilling in Diyala Province
By John Lee. China’s Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas Group Corp., Ltd. (ZPEC) has reportedly started drilling its first oil well in Iraq’s eastern province of Diyala on Tuesday. The mayor of Qazaniya told Xinhua that it is more than fifty years since an oil well was drilled in Diyala province. Mazin al-Khuzaie added that […]
Tags: Block 8, China, Diyala, drilling, featured, mn, pakistan, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), Qazaniya, Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas Group (ZPEC)
WHO delivers Medical Supplies to Diyala
World Health Organization (WHO) Iraq delivers four trucks loaded with kits and medical supplies to Diyala Responding to the need of the Directorate of Health in Diyala, WHO with the support of the generous donors, has arranged for a large consignment of medical kits and medical supplies to support the Directorate. A shipment of four […]
Iraq Plans to take over Mansuriyah Gas Field
By John Lee. Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi [Allibi, Luiebi] (pictured) as ordered Iraq’s state-owned oil companies to devise an urgent plan to develop the Mansuriyah (Mansouriya) gas field, following what he described as the delay and the failure of foreign companies to start developing the field. The field, in Diyala province, was awarded in […]
Tags: 3rd round oil licences, Diyala, featured, gas production, Iraqi Oil Exploration Company, KOGAS Iraq News, Korea Gas Corporation, Kuwait, Kuwait Energy, South Korea, TPAO, Turkey, Turkiye Petrolleri AO
Crescent signs Initial Contracts to Develop 3 Blocks
By John Lee. UAE-based Crescent Petroleum has signed the initial contracts to develop the oil fields of Gilabat-Qumar (in Diyala), Khashim Ahmer-Injana (in Diyala), and Khudher Al-Mai [Khider al-Mai] (in Basra and Muthana). Mr. Abd Allah Al-Kadhi, the head of exploration and production in the company, said that production will start after three years. The […]
Tags: Basra News, Crescent Petroleum, Diyala, featured, Gilabat-Qumar field, Khashim Ahmer-Injana, Khudher Al-Mai block, Muthana, Muthanna
Iraq Awards New Oilfield Licences: FULL LIST
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministy of Oil has awarded all four development projects, and two of the seven exploration blocks, that it offered in its fifth auction of oil licences. Only nine of the 26 companies originally pre-qualified took part in the auction, with majors such as Lukoil (Russia), ExxonMobil (US) and Total (France) not bidding. Development […]
Tags: 5th round energy licences, Al Basra, China, Crescent Petroleum, Diyala, ExxonMobil, Fao block, featured, Geo-Jade Petroleum, Gilabat-Qumar field, Hong Kong, Huwaiza oil field, Jebel Sanam (Jabal Sanam), Khashim Ahmer-Injana, Khudher Al-Mai block, LUKoil, Maysan, Missan, Muthana, Naft Khana field, oil auction, PCLD, Petroleum Contracts and Licensing Directorate, Sindbad field, Sindebad field, Sindibad oil field, Total, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Energy Group, Zurbatia field, Zurbatiya
Investment Opportunity: Electronic Energy Meters
By John Lee. The Diyala State Company has announced an opportunity to invest in the production of Electronic Energy Meters. More details here. (Source: National Investment Commission)
Tags: Diyala, Diyala State Company, featured, Investment Opportunities, National Investment Commission (NIC), tenders
Investment Opportunities: Steam Iron Factory, Fan Factory
By John Lee. Diala State Company, which is part of Iraq’s Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has announced opportunities to invest in a steam iron factory and a ceiling fan factory. (Source: National Investment Commission)
Tags: Diala, Diala State Company For Electrical Industries, Diyala, featured, National Investment Commission (NIC)
Video: Earthquake Damages Diyala River Dam
From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Engineers in northern Iraq are carrying out repairs on a vital dam damaged by the earthquake that also devastated areas in neighbouring Iran. The dam, which provides water and electricity to about two […]
Tags: Darbandakhan dam, Darbandikhan, Darbandixan, Diyala, earthquakes, Electricity In Iraq, featured, video
Mansurya Power Plant to delivering up to 720MW
GE has said it is supporting Iraq to develop its electricity infrastructure, working closely with the Ministry of Electricity to set up the Mansurya Power Plant in Diyala. Earlier, while still in its construction phase, the facility had been partially damaged during the conflict in the area and progress towards project completion had stalled. The […]
IOM, Italy Support Stabilization in Diyala
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has provided funding for IOM to implement a project to contribute to stabilization of conflict-affected communities in Diyala governorate, Iraq. The one-year project aims to foster social cohesion, reduce tensions between local communities and displaced Iraqis and returnees, and support the role of women in peace […]