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Trial Ops Begins at 1GW Basra Solar Project

By John Lee. Trial operation has begun on the first generating unit of the Shams Al-Basra solar power project, the largest solar energy scheme in Iraq, with a total planned capacity of 1,000MW. The project, located in the Artawi [Ratawi] area of Basra province, covers approximately 9,000 dunams and comprises four units, each with a […]

Oil Ministry Reviews Progress at Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP)

By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has reviewed progress on the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP) in Basra during a site visit to the Artawi [Ratawi] oilfield. Undersecretary for Extraction Affairs Bassem Mohammed Khudair inspected key projects being implemented by TotalEnergies, in partnership with QatarEnergy and Basra Oil Company (BOC). The visit covered the […]

Iraq Development Fund and BPI France Sign Cooperation MoU

By John Lee. The Iraq Development Fund has signed a memorandum of understanding with BPI France in Paris, aimed at supporting economic cooperation and financing strategic projects in Iraq. The agreement was signed by Mohammed Al-Najjar, Head of the Iraq Development Fund, and Isabelle Bébier, Director of European and International Affairs at BPI France. The […]

Seminar on Iraqi Investment Law for French Companies

By John Lee. The Iraqi Embassy in Paris has organised a seminar to introduce French companies to Iraq's investment law and investment environment, in cooperation with the Arab-French Chamber of Commerce. Held on January 15, 2026, the event brought together representatives of French companies and economic institutions. The seminar focused on outlining investment opportunities in […]

Gov't Considers Integrated Hub for Business Services in Baghdad

By John Lee. Iraq's government has set out a series of investment-focused measures aimed at reshaping the country's business environment, following a high-level meeting between the Prime Minister's Adviser for International Investments and the Minister of Trade. The meeting was attended by members of the Iraqi-French Business Council, along with senior officials from the Ministry […]

PM discusses Iraqi-French Business Forum

By John Lee. The Prime Minister's Office hosted a meeting this week, chaired by adviser Eng. Adham Al Fakhar Al-Fakhar, to review outcomes of the Iraqi-French Business Forum delegation's visit to Paris. Discussions focused on forum sessions held in France, with participants presenting proposals and practical solutions aimed at converting talks into implementable projects in […]

IFBC Signs Strategic MoU with Business France

By John Lee. The Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with Business France to enhance economic cooperation and expand investment opportunities between Iraq and France. The agreement was signed in the presence of Benoit Trivulce, CEO of Business France. The MoU aims to strengthen bilateral partnerships and support French companies […]

Iraqi-French Business Forum 2025

By John Lee. The Iraqi-French Business Council (IFBC) held a series of meetings in Paris as part of the Iraqi-French Business Forum 2025, engaging with major French companies and institutions to strengthen economic and investment cooperation. The delegation visited the Innovation Hub of Schneider Electric to review technologies in energy management, digital systems, and smart […]

Vallourec Wins Second Major Contract from TotalEnergies in Iraq

By John Lee. France's Vallourec has been awarded a second contract by TotalEnergies to supply casing, tubing, and associated accessories for the drilling of 48 wells under the Associated Gas Upstream Project 2 (AGUP2). The project forms a key part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP), operated by TotalEnergies in partnership with Basra Oil Company […]

Meeting on Progress of Baghdad Metro Project

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Sunday chaired a meeting to follow up on the latest measures and steps taken regarding the implementation of the Baghdad Metro project. The meeting was attended by the Mayor of Baghdad, the head of the Iraq Development Fund, a number of advisers, representatives of diplomatic missions, […]