Q&A: Bassem Abdul Karim Nassir, head of the Iraqi Drilling Company
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Political upheaval and unabated protests have once again boiled over, shutting down the Nassiriya refinery and causing fuel shortages.
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Days after the field was shut down because of disputes between politically connected trucking companies, the Kurdistan region has regained 30,000 bpd of production.
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After passing a budget with a record-setting deficit, Iraq is banking on more months like March to meet spending goals and recover from a financial crisis.
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Q&A: Lt. Gen. Saad Ali Aati al-Harbiya, former head of Kirkuk’s Joint Operations Command
Harbiya, who was moved to the Joint Operations Command in Baghdad last week, discusses the fight against insurgents, improving coordination among rival security services, and winning the trust of locals.
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Q&A: Ninewa Gov. Najim al-Jibouri
The military commander-turned-governor says Mosul has largely succeeded in re-establishing security — but lagging support from Baghdad is hurting the local economy, including energy investment.
Iraq revives efforts to revamp oil sector legislation
Hydrocarbons and national oil company laws get renewed push after more than a decade of political deadlock.
UPDATE: Iraq passes 2021 budget with record deficit and new oil deal for KRG
The new budget law lays out a revised framework for Baghdad-Erbil oil and revenue cooperation and projects a record deficit that is only likely to be filled if global oil prices remain high.
Power station bombed as insurgents exploit northern Iraq security gaps
Security leaders in Baghdad and Erbil have failed to implement plans to set up joint coordination centers.
