Kurdish officials accuse Iraqi forces of advancing toward Kifri oil field; Iraq denies

"There are no unilateral actions by any military party, and the current challenges require greater joint coordination and cooperation," said the Iraqi Security Media Cell

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Good progress on resolving Kurdish oil export issues: Sources

According to the expected agreement, the KRG would hand over around 300,000 barrels of oil to SOMO to be exported through the Turkish Ceyhan pipeline, with an additional 100,000 barrels for domestic use. In return, Baghdad is set to reimburse Erbil for the production and transportation cost of the oil at the rate of $16 per barrel.

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Iraq to stop gasoline imports as local production increases

Iraq will stop importing gasoline soon due to an increase in local production, as new projects will soon start operating

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KRG denies Iraqi oil ministry accusations

The statement said that the Region has sent “more than 11 million barrels of oil” to the federal government over a period “exceeding five months,” adding that the Iraqi side has not sent the Kurdistan Region “a single dinar in exchange,” deeming it a “clear violation” of Baghdad’s financial obligations and agreements signed between the two sides.

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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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APIKUR calls for ‘redoubling of efforts’ for resumption of Kurdish oil exports

The Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan (APIKUR) criticized Baghdad for its "limited and unproductive" efforts to restore oil exports via the Iraq-Turkey pipeline, urging the government to match its public expressions of support with practical action.

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Kurdish oil export talks 'postponed indefinitely'

Eagerly awaited talks between Erbil and Baghdad relating to resumption of exports of the Kurdistan Region's oil have been delayed indefinitely, adding another layer of frustration to the drawn-out process of restarting the lucrative exports.

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Baghdad ‘unwilling’ to negotiate solutions that honor IOC contracts: APIKUR

APIKUR has repeatedly stated that the terms of their existing contracts and the economic models within them must be respected.

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Iraq plans to increase oil production to 6 million bpd by 2029: ministry 

“The ministry seeks to increase oil and gas production capacities within a clearly defined five-year plan, targeting a ceiling exceeding six million barrels per day between 2028 and 2029."

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