In the aftermath of the rise of ISIS, Kirkuk's governor discusses Iraq's territorial disputes, control of the province's oil fields, and the future of BP.
Q&A: Kirkuk Governor Najmaldin Karim
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Q&A: Kirkuk Governor Najmaldin Karim
Karim criticizes leaders in both Baghdad and Erbil for their handling of oil policy and territorial disputes, and outlines a vision of Iraqi federalism that empowers provinces.
Q&A: Kirkuk Gov. Najmaldin Karim
Positioned between Baghdad and the KRG, Karim explains how he is negotiating to squeeze badly needed resources from both sides.
KRG extending control over Kirkuk oil exports
As the oil export and revenue sharing deal with Baghdad breaks down, the KRG's economic strength hinges on its ability to sell oil from Kirkuk.
Wasted money, global concern over Iraq’s persistent gas flaring
The World Bank says Iraq's burning of associated gas is an environmental catastrophe that could erase progress made worldwide.
Kirkuk oil crisis subsides as PUK faction withdraws
"Black Force" special police left key energy sites in Kirkuk, but the political tensions that produced the dramatic showdown remain unresolved.
Kurdish troops advance on Kirkuk
As overstretched Iraqi forces struggle to counter a violent Sunni uprising, Kurdistan's military has taken aggressive new positions around Kirkuk.
Oil payment plan could strengthen Kirkuk-KRG ties
Under a provisional plan, Kirkuk could receive a portion of KRG export proceeds, further integrating the province into Kurdistan's oil sector.
Kirkuk oil starts to flow into Kurdistan
The integration of Kirkuk oil fields into Kurdistan's pipeline network promises to escalate tensions with Baghdad and raise difficult questions over how to manage oil flows and revenue.
Q&A: Lt. Gen. Saad Ali Aati al-Harbiya, former head of Kirkuk’s Joint Operations Command
Harbiya, who was moved to the Joint Operations Command in Baghdad last week, discusses the fight against insurgents, improving coordination among rival security services, and winning the trust of locals.
Q&A: Kirkuk energy committee chairman Ali al-Salhi
The chairman of the Kirkuk Provincial Council's energy committee discusses the backstory and opposition to the BP deal, and a potential agreement with CNPC.
Battles erupt in Tuz Khurmatu as KRG-Baghdad crisis escalates
Following provocative federal troop movements on the southern outskirts of Kirkuk, Peshmerga-Hashid fighting has broken out in another part of Iraq's disputed territories.
Q&A: Mohammed Zain Abedin, Hashid commander in Kirkuk
The top Hashid commander in Kirkuk discusses rising military tensions after Kurdistan's independence referendum.
Baghdad restarts BP talks for disputed Kirkuk fields
The Oil Ministry is preparing to negotiate a contract with BP for the long-term development of the Kirkuk field, parts of which the KRG has appropriated.
Q&A: Haider al-Abadi, former prime minister of Iraq
Five months after leaving office, Abadi reflects on Iraq's political landscape and his successor's handling of energy sector priorities.
New talks aim to break Kirkuk oil impasse
Private-sector leaders and government officials in Erbil, Baghdad and Kirkuk are negotiating a plan that would unlock oil production currently tied up in political disputes.
Kirkuk oil smuggling rings thrive amidst corruption
Security forces have disrupted several operations stealing thousands of barrels of oil per day, but perpetrators with powerful connections defy justice and the smuggling continues.
BP is back in Kirkuk
A memorandum of understanding promises to re-start BP's reservoir studies, and could lead to a long-term development deal.
Kirkuk receives petrodollars from Kurdistan government
$10 million payment consolidates Kirkuk’s oil within the Kurdistan region’s exports, delivering cash to the province while shoring up a critical ingredient of the KRG’s oil mix.
Q&A: Kirkuk Gov. Najmaldin Karim
As political and military tensions mount around Kirkuk, the governor discusses the future of the province and its oil.
UPDATE: KRG takes Kirkuk, Bai Hassan fields
When the Oil Ministry gave orders to dismantle a key pipeline, the Kurds took over the NOC's fields, and post-2003 relations between Baghdad and Erbil have never been worse.
BP extends olive branch to Kirkuk over field development
CEO Bob Dudley's visit with Kirkuk and Baghdad leaders may clear the path for progress on BP's reservoir consultancy, and ultimately its long-term development of the Kirkuk field.
Northern Iraq reeling as IS regroups for insurgency
The government cannot control large swaths of territory, as Islamic State insurgents solidify footholds and launch attacks targeting security forces and energy infrastructure.
UPDATE: Twin attacks rock Kirkuk energy sites
Militants invade a gas compressor station and major oil field in Kirkuk province, killing police and oil workers and blowing up a storage tank.