Iraq’s May oil exports decrease in nod to OPEC-plus commitments

Exports fell by 87,000 bpd month-on-month as Iraq signaled its intention to adhere to production pledges and support global oil prices.

Iraqi Oil Minister Hayyan Abdulghani (center left) meets by videoconference with representatives of OPEC member countries on May 28, 2025. (Photo credit: Oil Ministry)

Energy

Iraq signs another major integrated energy deal

Basra's Tuba oil field is the centerpiece of a Chinese-Iraqi consortium's mega-deal that includes upstream, refining, petrochemicals, and power generation.

Politics

Baghdad threatens to choke off KRG funding

Political tensions skyrocket after recently announced gas deals, resulting in legal challenges and threats to Kurdistan's budget.

Security

Khor Mor development continues after latest drone attack

Production and expansion work continue at key gas field after yet another attack highlights unresolved Iraqi government security failures.

Interviews

Q&A: Farhan al-Fartousi, director general of the General Company for Ports of Iraq

Iraq is expanding its port capacity, including a fast-track project to import liquefied natural gas in time for this summer's peak electricity demand season.