HaaretzThe Mystery of the Disappearing Tankers That Carry Kurdish Oil to IsraelHaaretzSome might think that watching tankers is boring, given that they usually coast along predetermined routes. But in November 2017, Madani noticed that the oil tanker Valta …

Oil Majors Look To Gain Clarity On Sanctions Against RussiaOilPrice.comThe Italian oil major Eni will discuss sanctions against Russia with authorities in the European Union and the United States to gain clarity on the economic rivalry forming between Pres …

Al-MonitorIraq establishes National Oil CompanyAl-MonitorThe Iraqi parliament voted March 5 on the National Oil Company draft law, which regulates oil production and exports and fairly distributes its revenues to the different regions of Iraq. The clauses …

AMN Al-Masdar NewsIraq's Kurdistan makes $100 million monthly payment to oil producers despite crisisReutersKurdistan has presold a large part of its future oil output to trading houses such as Vitol, Glencore, Petraco and Trafigura as well as Russian …

Russia is using oil to undermine the US around the worldVICE NewsAnalysts say Russia's power play in Kurdistan was just the latest example of a trend that has accelerated this year: In places like Iraq, Venezuela, Cuba, and North Korea, Russian oil is …

Gulf TimesIraq's Kurdistan oil exports still sharply reducedGulf TimesIraqi forces drive past an oil production plant after they seized an oil field in Kirkuk province during an operation against Kurdish fighters as they head towards the city of Kirkuk …

The GuardianIraq's Kurdistan oil exports still sharply reduced - shipping sourceReutersLONDON, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Oil exports from Iraq's Kurdistan via the Turkish Mediterranean port of Ceyhan were still flowing at sharply reduced rates on Saturday …

Wall Street JournalOil Edges Higher on Geopolitical TensionsWall Street JournalOil prices rose Friday, boosted by disruptions to production in Iraq amid geopolitical conflict. Light, sweet crude for November delivery gained 24 cents, or 0.5%, to $51.53 a b …

ReutersKremlin oil major piles up investments in Iraq's Kurdistan amid crisisReutersLONDON (Reuters) - Russian state oil major Rosneft has agreed to invest $400 million in five oil blocks in Iraqi Kurdistan, increasing Moscow's exposure to the semi …

Petrofac, Gazprom Neft sign master services agreement for engineering services in IraqWorldOilThe MSA was secured following a competitive tendering process and augments Petrofac's extensive footprint in Iraq, where it has been providing engineering, op …