The Oil Deal: A Strategic Opportunity to Solve Iraq’s Energy Challenges
The ongoing oil deal between Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region presents a rare opportunity to address a complex problem that has persisted for over 15 years. Had Iraq’s oil and gas sector been properly regulated after the adoption of the permanent Iraqi constitution, many of the disputes between Erbil and Baghdad might have been avoided […]
How Much Do Companies Earn from Kurdistan’s Oil?
The question of how much international companies profit from Kurdistan’s oil production has once again come under scrutiny. Energy analytics firm Wood Mackenzie is expected to release a detailed review of production costs, investment, and profit margins per barrel for companies operating in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Based on this assessment, Baghdad will pay […]
Ronaki Project: A Strategic Vision for Kurdistan’s Future
Ronaki is more than a project—it is a development vision and a strategic step toward building the future of Kurdistan. Iraq’s Historical Struggle with Electricity Iraq was among the first countries in the Middle East to have electricity, dating back to 1917 during the British occupation. The first electric machine was installed in Khan Dala […]
Kurdistan Oil: Decisive Negotiations Reshape Iraq’s Energy Future
More than a year after the suspension of oil exports from the Kurdistan Region through the Turkish Ceyhan pipeline, negotiations between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and the federal government in Baghdad have entered a critical new phase. The outcome of these talks is not only vital for Iraq’s domestic stability but also carries major […]
Kurdish–Dutch Business Relations Enter New Era with Delegation Visit to Kurdistan
From shared sacrifices in past crises to thriving trade and agricultural innovation today, the Kurdish–Dutch partnership is evolving into a long-term, values-driven alliance rooted in trust, resilience, and sustainable growth. A Dutch Delegation Strengthens Economic Ties On September 8, 2025, a nine-member Dutch business delegation landed in the Kurdistan Region, marking a new chapter in […]
Early Elections in Türkiye: Erdoğan’s Gamble on the Kurdish Vote
The political landscape in Türkiye is heating up with growing speculation about early elections, long before the constitutionally mandated date of 2028. This is not mere media chatter. It reflects the depth of challenges facing the ruling People’s Alliance, led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as well as the fragmentation of the opposition. At the […]
China’s Promise in the Kurdistan Region: A Pragmatic Partnership in the Making
A Growing Chinese Footprint in the Kurdistan Region China’s economic presence in the Kurdistan Region is expanding at a steady and strategic pace. From new telecom towers to cement factories running day and night, and even classrooms offering Mandarin lessons, the signs of Chinese cooperation are increasingly visible. Behind this growth lies a calculated and […]
Kurdistan Region eyes record gas output of over 1 billion cubic feet per day in 2025
Quick summary for search results:With the KM250 expansion at the Khor Mor field entering final pre-production tests and the Chemchemal field ramping up, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) is poised to lift total gas output to ~1.025 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) in 2025—putting it within striking distance of Iraq’s nationwide production. Key […]
Iraq’s budget shortfall crisis: can oil revenues save the second half of 2025?
Can Iraq’s Oil Revenues Plug the 2025 Budget Gap in H2? Probably not. Benchmark forecasts put oil at $60–$70 per barrel in 2025, while the IMF says Iraq needs ~$80 to fully fund its budget. Revenues (oil and non-oil) fell in the first five months, and spending typically accelerates in the second half. Unless Iraq […]
Sarsang Oil Field Attack and the Hamrin Oil & Gas Contracts: Five Key Questions
A drone attack halted 30,000 bpd at Sarsang just hours before Iraq signed a Hamrin development contract with HKN Energy (60,000 bpd oil; 45–50 MMcf/d gas). The strike signals technical superiority, an intent to curb Kurdistan Region output, and a political warning tied to U.S. pressure on Iraqi oil sales. Production in the Kurdistan Region […]
