Iraq pockets nearly $7 billion in September oil revenues

“According to the final statistics issued by the Iraqi State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO), the quantity of crude oil exports, including condensates, reached [102,150,362] barrels” in September, the ministry said in a statement. 

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Iraq, BP activate contracts to develop four Kirkuk oil fields

Initial production has been set at 328,000 barrels per day, with plans to increase output beyond that level, Ghani said at the signing ceremony according to a statement from the ministry.

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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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Iraqi oil ministry urges Erbil to 'hand over oil,' alleges smuggling

A statement from Iraq's oil ministry said that the Kurdistan Region's "failure to deliver oil causes significant financial losses to Iraq and jeopardizes Iraq's international reputation," adding that Baghdad holds the Kurdistan Regional Government "fully legally responsible" for oil smuggling.

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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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Iraq signs gas field contract with Chinese company

Iraq signs a deal with a Chinese consortium for the Mansouriya gas field as part of efforts to boost gas and oil sectors, while aiming to curb gas flaring through projects like the Al-Faw Oil Refinery.

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Chinese companies secure stake in Iraq's oil sector

Chinese companies take lead in Iraq's fifth and sixth oil licensing rounds, which were convened by the Ministry of Oil over three days in Baghdad.

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