Tag Archives | Kirkuk Oilfields

BP signs MoU for Redevelopment of Kirkuk Oil Fields

By John Lee. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in London to explore the comprehensive redevelopment of four oil fields in Kirkuk. The agreement was formalised by Amer Khalil Ahmed, Director General of the North Oil Company (NOC), and Zaid Al-Yasiri, BP's Iraq Branch Manager, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister […]

Iraq and BP discuss Kirkuk Oilfield Development, Gas Utilisation

By John Lee. In a statement from the Ministry, Iraq's Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, noted ongoing negotiations with BP to finalise technical, economic, and contractual aspects of the Kirkuk oilfield development. Senior officials from the Ministry, the North Oil Company (NOC), and BP, including the head of BP Iraq, participated in the talks. […]

"Very Competitive Terms" - BP sees Kirkuk Oil Field Deal by Feb

By John Lee. British oil major BP aims to finalise an agreement to develop Iraq's Kirkuk oil field by February, CEO Murray Auchincloss (pictured) announced at the Energy Intelligence Forum. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in August with Iraq's Oil Minister covers redeveloping the 20-billion-barrel field and adjacent sites, including gas, solar, and exploration […]

BP "to develop Kirkuk Oilfields on Profit-Sharing Model"

By Alex Kimani for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. BP To Develop Iraq's Kirkuk Oil Fields On Profit-Sharing Model British oil and gas giant BP Plc (NYSE:BP) will develop Iraq's Kirkuk oil and gas fields based on a profit-sharing model […]

BP Kirkuk Negotiations to be complete early in 2025

By John Lee. UK-based oil major BP has said that negotiations regarding an integrated redevelopment programme for the Kirkuk region are expected to be complete early in 2025. The non-binding agreement, signed on Thursday, involves the rehabilitation and development of four oil fields in Kirkuk. It also proposes to explore opportunities for investment in power […]

BP to Develop Kirkuk Oil Fields

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani oversaw the signing of a comprehensive memorandum of understanding between Iraq's Ministry of Oil and BP to rehabilitate and develop four oil fields in Kirkuk. The Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul Ghani, and BP's CEO, Murray Auchincloss, signed the agreement. The memorandum includes the rehabilitation […]

Iraqi PM Doubles Down on Oil Deals with China and Russia

By Simon Watkins for the OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's New Prime Minister Doubles Down On Oil & Gas Deals With China And Russia It is possible that U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, believed for a moment that […]

New Contracts for Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC)

By John Lee. The Iraqi Drilling Company (IDC) has announced its intention to conclude contracts with Chinese and American companies operating in Iraq to drill and rehabilitate dozens of oil wells in the country. The company indicated it is about to start drilling 20 wells in the Nasiriyah field in Dhi Qar, which are included […]

BP "Pulls Out" of Kirkuk Oilfield

By John Lee. BP has reportedly finished its work at Iraq’s giant Kirkuk oilfield. According to Reuters, sources confirmed that the decision followed the expiration of its $100-million exploration contract at the end of December, at which point there was no agreement on the field’s expansion. It quotes a source at BP as saying: “In […]

Oil Exports slightly down in September

By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced oil exports for September of 107,276,327 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.576 million barrels per day (bpd), down from the 3.603 million bpd exported in August. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to 103,010,306 barrels, while exports from […]

Oil Exports Slightly up in August

By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has finalised oil exports for July of 111,706,135 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.603 million barrels per day (bpd), up from the 3.556 million bpd exported in July. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to 107,520,044 barrels, while exports from […]

Oil Exports Slightly up in August

By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has announced preliminary oil exports for July of 111,706,151 barrels, giving an average for the month of 3.603 million barrels per day (bpd), up from the 3.556 million bpd exported in July. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to 107,520,044 barrels, while exports […]