By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has said that Crescent Petroleum and Dana Gas, the joint operators of the Khor Mor field, commenced gas supplies from the Kurdistan Region to Iraq's Ministry of Electricity without its approval or authorisation, in breach of their contractual obligations. According to the KRG, it was notified on […]
By John Lee. Genel Energy has confirmed that there will be no further legal challenge in its dispute with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) regarding the Bina Bawi field. In April, the company announced that its subsidiary, Genel Energy Miran Bina Bawi Limited (GEMBBL), has been ordered by the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has launched the second phase of the Gashanawa [Shine] Project, which will provide financial support of between IQD 1 million ($763) and IQD 150 million ($114,500) to 100 small and medium-sized enterprises in the agricultural and industrial sectors. According to the KRG's Department of Media and Information, […]
By John Lee. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has issued its official data report for projects undertaken by its Ninth Cabinet (2019-2026), including official data for the following sectors: Banking System Electricity Infrastructure Employment Opportunities Environment Electricity Infrastructure Food Security Investment Public Services Reform Road Infrastructure Society and Government The Kurdistan Region's Global Standing Water Security […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Water Flow Doubles after Agreement with Turkey: Iraqi PM Advisor Upstream water flows to Iraq have increased significantly as a nearly two-year water agreement between Baghdad and Ankara entered the implementation phase, an advisor […]
From the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Investment in the Kurdistan Region Exceeds USD 25 Billion The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has, as part of broader ongoing efforts to diversify revenue sources and lay the foundation of […]
By Umud Shokri, for the Middle East Forum. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. What Does Iraq's $1.47 Billion Arbitration Victory over Turkey Mean for the Future? The Paris Court of Appeal has strengthened Iraq in its long-standing case with Turkey. Turkey […]
By Simon Watkins, for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Inside Washington's Quiet Bid to Break China's Grip on Iraq It looks like the U.S.'s renewed engagement with Iraq could signal a major shift back in Baghdad's geopolitical alignment away from […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Kurdistan trade topped $173 billion in seven years, customs revenue reached $6.8 billion The Kurdistan Region's border crossings handled more than 227 trillion Iraqi dinars (over $173 billion) in trade over the past seven […]
From Rudaw. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq forms committee to renew Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline agreement Iraq has established a high-level committee to prepare a new draft agreement on the Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline as the current deal expires in July. Salim […]
By Dr Kamran Yeganegi, for Middle East Monitor, under a Creative Commons licence. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Strategic Value of Kurdish Gas for Europe's Energy Security Europe's Energy Challenge is Far From Over Europe has made significant progress in […]
By Simon Watkins for OilPrice.com. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. The Clock Is Ticking Down To Iraq's Economic Disaster On 27 July OPEC's second-largest oil producer, Iraq, has less than two months before it loses the key means to export its […]
