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The Iraqi Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, called on international companies on Monday to participate in developing 13 oil fields and exploration sites in northern, central, and southern governorates, the state news agency (INA) reported. Abdul-Ghani explained that the step aims to enhance oil and gas production and reserves, and …

The Iraqi Oil Minister, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, stated that Iraq wants to resume oil exports from the Kurdistan region of Iraq to the Turkish port of Ceyhan, starting from Saturday, but it is waiting for Turkey’s approval, Reuters reported. Experts say that Turkey’s presidential elections taking place on Sunday might postpone …

India is one of the world’s largest importers of crude oil, and it relies heavily on countries in the Middle East and Russia for its supply. According to Live Mint, India bought $2.03 billion in crude oil from Iraq in February 2023, making it the third largest exporter of crude …

Jordan’s imports of Iraqi oil stopped since the beginning of April, after the memorandum of understanding providing Jordan with crude oil ended, despite the approval of the Iraqi Cabinet to renew it. The director of the company carrying Iraqi oil to Jordan, Nael Thiabat, said that the company stopped importing …

According to sources cited by Reuters, Qatar is in negotiations to acquire a share in the $27 billion cluster of energy projects in Iraq owned by the French multi-energy business TotalEnergies. The Qatari investment is anticipated to help Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani, who was elected last year following a …

The Iraqi Ministry of Oil announced on Friday that the oil production capacity from oilfields in Maysan governorate reached 300 thousand barrels per day, according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA). The Ministry of Oil mentioned in a statement that this achievement is an important addition, especially as it comes …

Major oil-producing countries led by Saudi Arabia and Russia look set to maintain their current output levels at a meeting Sunday, ahead of fresh sanctions against Moscow coming into force. The 13-member Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is due to consult with 10 other oil-producing nations, including Russia, …

The State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) confirmed on Saturday that OPEC+ decision to reduce production did not affect Iraq’s oil exports, and suggested that oil prices in the coming year would range between 85-95 USD. Iraq’s representative in OPEC, Saadoun Mohsen, told the state news agency (INA) that …

The United States launched Wednesday a partnership with private funds aimed at supporting the transition to renewable energy in developing nations, based on a carbon credit system criticised by climate activists. The government scheme, launched at the COP27 climate conference in Egypt along with the Bezos Earth Fund and Rockefeller …

The State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) intends to increase its share in the European market amid the decline in Russian imports to the region and its need to provide alternatives. Head of SOMO, Alaa Al-Yasiri, mentioned that the work mechanisms of SOMO are focused on ensuring the marketing …