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Oil Exports Slightly Up for January

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced initial oil exports for January of 88,922,697 barrels, giving an average for the month of 2.868 million barrels per day (bpd), up from the 2.846 million bpd exported in December. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to approximately 85,870,503 barrels, while […]

Iraq Finalises Oil Exports for December

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced finalised oil exports for December of 88,211,750 barrels, giving an average for the month of 2.846 million barrels per day (bpd), up from the 2.709 million bpd exported in November. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to approximately 85,195,608 barrels, while […]

Deloitte Report on Kurdistan Region Oil and Gas

Deloitte report on Oil and Gas review in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region - Q1 to Q3 of 2020 The KRG's Regional Council of Oil and Gas Affairs has published a report containing verified statistics covering the Kurdistan Region's oil exports, consumption and revenues for period 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2020. The report, available […]

Iraq signs $2bn Oil Deal with Chinese Firm

By John Lee. Iraq has reportedly awarded a Chinese company a deal which would see it paying $2 billion upfront for a year's supply of oil. Alaa al-Yasiri, General Manager of State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) told Iraqi News Agency (INA) that a Chinese company had won the contract ahead of a European company, but […]

IOC buys its First Cargo of "Basra Medium" Oil

By John Lee. The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has reportedly loaded its first cargo of Iraq's new "Basra Medium" crude grade. According to the Financial Post, the ship is expected to arrive at Chennai port for IOC's subsidiary Chennai Petroleum Corp (CPCL) around 14th January. More here. (Source: Financial Post)

Jordan "negotiating New Oil Contract with Iraq"

By John Lee. Iraq's State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) has reportedly said that Jordan is negotiating with Iraq to resume purchases of crude oil. Shafaq News Agency quotes the company's Director, Alaa al-Yasiri, as saying that Iraq exported no crude oil to Jordan in December due to the expiration of the old contract. More here. […]

Iraq Increases Oil Exports for December

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced initial oil exports for December of 88,211,750 barrels, giving an average for the month of 2.846 million barrels per day (bpd), up from the 2.709 million bpd exported in November. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to approximately 85,195,608 barrels, while […]

Iraq Finalises Oil Exports for November

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced initial oil exports for November of 81,262,376 barrels, giving an average for the month of 2.709 million barrels per day (bpd), down from the 2.876 million bpd exported in October. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to approximately 78,190,444 barrels, while […]

Iraq cuts Oil Exports in November

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced initial oil exports for November of 81,262,376 barrels, giving an average for the month of 2.709 million barrels per day (bpd), down from the 2.876 million bpd exported in October. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to approximately 78,190,444 barrels, while […]

Iraq Finalises Oil Exports for October

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced finalised oil exports for October of 89,153,932 barrels, giving an average for the month of 2.876 million barrels per day (bpd), up from the 2.613 million bpd exported in September. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to approximately 86,023,204 barrels, while […]

Fmr Australian Exec Arrested over Alleged Iraq Bribery

By John Lee. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has made one arrest, and issued a further two arrest warrants, following an investigation into alleged improper payments made by Singapore-registered Leighton Offshore Pty Ltd, regarding two contracts with Iraq Crude Oil Export in 2010 and 2011. The Sydney Morning Herald names the arrested suspect as Russell […]

Iraq Increases Oil Exports in Oct

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Oil has announced initial oil exports for October of 89,153,899 barrels, giving an average for the month of 2.876 million barrels per day (bpd), up from the 2.613 million bpd exported in September. These exports from the oilfields in central and southern Iraq amounted to approximately 86,000,000 barrels, while […]