Iraq News News Iraq » Commerce: US oil firms sign deals with Iraq to develop alternative shipping routes
U.S. companies signed roughly $60 billion in agreements and partnerships with the Iraqi government Friday, including deals intended to create alternative routes for shipping oil out of the Persian ...
News Iraq » Commerce: Iraq is emerging as the Middle East’s strategic connector – but can it turn foreign competition into advantage?
Iraq has pursued friendly relations with many countries who are themselves at odds. The strategy has lots of upside for war-torn Iraq – but holds key risks as well.
News Iraq » Commerce: Iraq signs deals with Western oil firms, including to revive Syria pipeline
Deal with Chevron aims to rebuild a crude oil pipeline that runs from Iraq’s oil-rich Kirkuk to Syria’s Baniyas.
News Iraq » Commerce: Trump turns to commercial diplomacy in Iraq
President Donald Trump extended a warm welcome this week to visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, the businessman-turned-politician central to the president's effort to redefine the US-Iraq ...
News Iraq » Commerce: Iraq meets Google, GE Vernova officials as Baghdad broadens U.S. investment push
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with top executives from Google, GE Vernova, and other U.S. corporations on Thursday as Baghdad expanded its attempts to seek investment […] ...
News Iraq » Commerce: US companies sign $60B in deals with Iraq to build alternative oil routes around Hormuz
US oil companies signed $60B in deals with Iraq to develop alternative pipelines and reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz for global oil exports.
News Iraq » Commerce: Chevron deals and Syria pipeline rebuild among new Iraq accords signed in US
Chevron to advance negotiations on West Qurna 2 and Nassiriya in Iraq as nation looks to restore oil conduit with Syria ...
News Iraq » Commerce: Iraq opens first large-scale solar power plant in Karbala desert
Iraq opens first large-scale solar plant in Karbala desert. Facility will generate up to 300 megawatts of electricity. More solar projects planned in Babil and Basra provinces. Goal: 12,500 MW of ...
News Iraq » Commerce: Iraq and Syria agree to revive defunct crude oil pipeline
Washington and Baghdad strengthen investment ties at $60bn business summit ...