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Abdulghani returns to ministry, but leadership questions linger

Oct 21, 2024 | iraqoilreport.com | Ben Van Heuvelen |Ali al-Aqily |Jassim al-Jabiri |Jewdat al-Sai’di

BASRA - Oil Minister Hayyan Abdulghani has returned to his post after a prolonged health-related absence, which ignited an unresolved period of political jockeying to reshuffle parts of Iraq’s oil sector leadership. Abdulghani was back at his desk at the Oil Ministry headquarters Monday, according to statements and photos released by the ministry. One of his deputies, Ali Maarij, had assumed temporary authority. This content is for registered users. Please login to continue.
Ali Maarij takes temporary leadership of Oil Ministry

Oct 7, 2024 | iraqoilreport.com | Ben Van Heuvelen |Ali al-Aqily |Jassim al-Jabiri |Jewdat al-Sai’di

BASRA/AMARA - Deputy Oil Minister Ali Maarij has temporarily taken charge of Iraq’s day-to-day oil operations, as Oil Minister Hayyan Abdulghani remains hospitalized in the U.S. following a health emergency. In a statement published on Oct. 6, Maarij said he had been authorized by a state order to exercise “all of the administrative and financial powers granted to the minister” while Abdulghani is absent. This content is for registered users. Please login to continue.
Gas capture projects advance as Iraq aims to end flaring

Apr 10, 2024 | iraqoilreport.com | Ben Van Heuvelen |Kate Dourian |Ali al-Aqily |Jewdat al-Sai’di

Gas flares at the 6th separation station at West Qurna 1 oil field. (JASSIM AL-JABIRI/Iraq Oil Report) Iraq is poised to make significant progress in its quest to capture more of the associated gas that is produced along with crude oil — a cornerstone of the government's efforts to improve electricity, support the national budget, improve public health, and meet new international climate pledges.
Halfaya gas capture project makes progress

Apr 18, 2023 | iraqoilreport.com | Jewdat al-Sai’di

Energy coverage sponsored by: An aerial view shows the Halfaya oil field near the southern city of Amara on Jan. 25, 2010. (ESSAM AL-SUDANI/AFP/Getty Images) AMARA - The first stage of a gas processing facility at the Halfaya oil field is now expected to come online ahead of schedule by early 2024, in a development that will enable Iraq to use more of its gas assets for much-needed electricity production.