US reiterates support for KRG energy deals

International news outlets have in recent days reported that the Iraqi federal government’s oil ministry has filed a lawsuit against the KRG over the recent agreements, calling for their cancelation.

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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 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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The biggest threat to Iraq's future: A drop in oil prices

In simple terms, Iraq exports roughly 3.2 to 3.4 million barrels per day; a drop in oil prices of only one dollar per barrel would lose Iraq between 3.2 and 3.4 million dollars per day.

Peshraw Mirany

Opinion

Iraqi gov't finalizes contract with BP to rehabilitate four Kirkuk oilfields

"The contract includes the rehabilitation and development of the four fields to enhance hydrocarbon reserves and increase crude oil production rates to reach a peak production rate of 420,000 barrels per day,” read a statement by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s media office.

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Turkey begins importing gas from Turkmenistan via Iran

Iran’s Minister of Petroleum Mohsen Paknejad said the move would help position Iran as “a regional energy hub,” while detailing that the project has been finalized and that the flow of gas has begun. 

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Oil: Iraq’s silent killer

Iraqis suffer higher rates of disease as a result of gas flaring and other oil extraction-related activities.

Features

Refinery deal boosts Iraq's oil and gas sector

Iraq's Ministry of Oil has partnered with Honeywell to expand refinery capacity, aiming to boost economic output and global competitiveness of Iraqi crude oil.

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