Oil prices recently have become more sensitive to supply threats. such as the situation in Kirkuk.
Read More »Iraq`s Kurdistan Shuts 350.000 bpd of Oil Output Due to Security
Iraq earlier warned Kurdish officials against shutting down Kirkuk oil flows.
Read More »Kurdish Oil Keeps Flowing Despite Baghdad`s Threats Over Kirkuk
The federal government has sent troops into areas around Kirkuk and soldiers haven’t entered the city boundaries.
Read More »Civil War Looms in Iraq as Kurds Reinforce Oil-Rich Kirkuk after Rumors of Attack
Thousands of heavily armed Pehsmerga units are now completely in their positions around Kirkuk.
Read More »Petronas Looks to Exit from Iraq’s Majnoon Field
The field. located near the southern Iraqi city of Basra. pumped its first oil in September 2013.
Read More »Thousands of Troops Sent to Kirkuk to Face `Iraqi Threat`
The Kurds have repeatedly called for negotiations following the referendum in which an overwhelming majority voted for independence.
Read More »Kurdistan Region Says Iraqi Forces Preparing Major Attack in Oil-Rich Kirkuk
Iraqi forces captured Mosul from Islamic State in July. after a grueling nine-month U.S.-backed offensive with the participation of Kurdish Peshmerga.
Read More »Saudi Arabia Is Losing Market Share to Its OPEC Rivals
Iran is growing its production. as it was allowed to pump an additional 90.000 bpd based on its October production level under the OPEC cut deal.
Read More »Iraq Shifts Gears with Plan to Fix Unused Oil Pipeline to Turkey
The government'.s latest move allows Baghdad to export crude without depending on Kurdish region.
Read More »Iraq and Iran Boost Oil Exports in Sales Battle with Saudis
OPEC is to meet in November to discuss a possible extension of the deal beyond March.
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