KRG’s development of energy sector in line with Trump’s agenda: US Secretary

Asked whether he sees the Kurdistan Region's oil and gas reserves as a potential partner for the Trump administration's plans for integration in the Middle East, Secretary Wright responded "Absolutely!"

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KRG defends US energy deals following Baghdad objection

Both HKN Energy and WesternZagros have been operating in the Kurdistan Region for over 15 years

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PM Barzani, US firms highlight advantages of recent deals for both sides

Kurdistan Region PM Masrour Barzani hailed newly signed multi-billion dollar energy deals with American firms as a major boost for both Kurdistan’s economy and US investment interests; a sentiment also shared by representatives of the American companies

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Iraq rejects KRG’s oil contracts with US firms

Baghdad has dismissed as illegitimate the recent signing of an agreement between the Kurdistan Regional Government and US energy companies to develop oil and gas fields in Sulaimani.

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PM Barzani says KRG, US firms deal ‘very important’

Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani hailed the energy agreements with US firms as marking the beginning of "a new phase of Kurdistan-USA ties."

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PM Barzani oversees signing of energy deals between KRG, American firms

The firms described the agreements as a "significant milestone" for the energy future of the Kurdistan Region.

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Iraq, Iran oil ministers sign energy MoUs

Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdul Ghani and his Iranian counterpart Mohsen Paknejad, signed a number of memoranda of understanding between the two neighboring countries to "enhance joint cooperation."

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Turkish Energy Minister, Iraqi FM discuss energy in Baghdad

The Turkish minister met with multiple Iraqi officials during a visit to Baghdad on Sunday. 

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Baghdad to launch ‘first of its kind’ waste-to-energy project within six months

Iraq disposes around 40 million tons of waste, while it can recycle 54 percent of said waste into energy, according to Deputy Environment Minister Jassim al-Falahi

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