As Iraq and Kuwait forge ahead with their political rapprochement and the demarcation of their international boundaries, a major milestone will be achieved once an agreement is reached on the joint oil fields that straddle the border between the two states. That’s where Iraq needs all its resources to settle the issue in a manner that preserves its sovereignty and safeguards its interests in a way that does not lead…
Tag: oil ministry
Refining for Politics
Iraq’s failure to attract investments for its four refineries offered to private investors after more than two years since their launch should invite a rethink of the investment model. Luckily this rethink has started and Iraq’s oil ministry is now on course to change the business model from a BOT (build-own-operate) to one that is based on a fixed fee per barrel. This is a welcome change for the potential…
Iraq Energy Outlook 2012
Thamir Al-Ghadhban: Iraq Energy Outlook, Istanbul – May 4, 2012
The Future of Iraq’s Oil & Gas Industry
Natik Al-Bayati- The Future of Iraq’s Oil & Gas Industry, Istanbul – April 29, 2012