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Drone strike halts output at Iraq’s Sarsang oilfield hours before U.S. deal signing
Profit by Pakistan Today
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July 15, 2025
A drone attack halted production at the Sarsang oilfield in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on Tuesday, just hours before its U.S. operator signed a deal to develop another field. The Sarsang field is operated by HKN Energy, a privately held U.S. oil and...
Iraqi oil field on fire after drone strike during attacks in Kurdish region
Newsday - New York
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BAGHDAD — An oil field in Iraq 's Dohuk province was set ablaze Tuesday after being struck by a drone. It is the latest in a series of similar attacks launched recently against oil facilities in northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region. No...
Drone attack halts oil production at Sarsang field in Iraqi Kurdistan
Al Mayadeen
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July 15, 2025
A drone attack halted production at the Sarsang oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan, with no casualties reported. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. A drone attack has forced the suspension of oil production at the Sarsang oilfield in the...
Drone Attack Halts Oil Output at Sarsang Field in Iraqi Kurdistan
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 15, 2025
A drone attack halted production at the Sarsang oilfield in Iraq’s Kurdistan region on Tuesday only hours before its US operator signed a deal to develop another field. The Sarsang field is operated by HKN Energy, a privately held US oil and gas...
Drone attack shuts oil field run by US firm in northern Iraq
Sabah
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July 15, 2025
A drone attack halted production at an oil field run by the U.S. company in Iraq's semi-autonomous northern region on Tuesday after two drones caused material damage at another field near Irbil overnight. Production was halted as a precautionary...
Vallourec Signs Contracts to Supply OCTG in Iraq
Rigzone
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July 14, 2025
Vallourec said it secured two contracts to supply oil country tubular goods (OCTG) to support the drilling operations of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and PetroChina in Iraq. The contracts have potential revenue of over $130...
Explosion at Kurdistan's Sarsang Field
Iraq Business News
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July 15, 2025
By John Lee. HKN Energy has confirmed an explosion occurred early on Tuesday morning at one of its production facilities in the Sarsang field, located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The incident took place at approximately 7:00 AM local time on...
Inside Saddam Hussein's stolen private jet that's so 80s it's now used for TV shows
Daily Star
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July 16, 2025
If you were looking for Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s private jet, the Cotswolds probably wouldn’t be the first place on your list. But it’s to the leafy shire you should go if you fancy a tour of the mustachioed mass murderer’s wings. Air...
Drone escalation in Kurdistan: Tactical evolution or strategic warning?
Shafaq News
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Shafaq News Since the official end of the latest regional escalation between Iran and Israel in late June, Iraq—particularly the Kurdistan Region—has witnessed a noticeable increase in drone attacks targeting sensitive military and economic sites....
Tencate Americas Announces Key Leadership Appointments To Drive Growth And Innovation
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Jeremy Light has been promoted from director of assets and transportation at Hellas Construction , A TenCate Company, to vice president of logistics for TenCate Grass Americas. Light brings decades of infrastructure...
Meet the MBA Class of 2026: Ahmed Tuma, IESE Business School
Poets&Quants - California
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July 15, 2025
“A loving and proud cat father; aspiring to create a better world while embracing my heritage.” Hometown: Baghdad, Iraq Fun Fact About Yourself: Since high school, I’ve always imagined myself continuing my postgraduate studies. I never thought it...
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Drone strike hits Kurdistan oil field, US firm halts operations
Firstpost
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July 15, 2025
A drone strike on Tuesday forced a US company to suspend operations at an oil field in Iraq’s Kurdistan, the latest in a string of attacks targeting the autonomous region’s energy facilities. The Iraqi government said it will investigate the...
EIA: Iraqi oil exports to US fall by 48,000 bpd
Shafaq News
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July 13, 2025
2025-07-13T06:39:19+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad/Washington The United States scaled back crude oil imports from Iraq last week, according to data released Sunday by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA)....
Iraq Wraps Up Internal Rubric To Commence Turkmen Gas Imports
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, July 11. Iraq is preparing to launch a natural gas supply scheme involving Turkmenistan and Iran, as the Ministry of Electricity announced the completion of domestic administrative steps needed...
NATO: The Most Dangerous Organization
Consortium News
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July 15, 2025
By the time of its out-of-theater intervention in Afghanistan, it became clear that NATO now had the ability and permission to operate as the policeman of the U.S.-led order. Cover art by Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. By...
Iraq needs 3mln homes over 5 years, says government advisor
Zawya
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Iraq must construct between 2.5 and 3 million new housing units over the next five years to address its growing housing deficit, at an estimated cost of $80 to $100 billion, according to Mudher Mohammed Saleh, Financial Advisor to the Iraqi...
UK and France to Resume Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG Production
The Aviationist
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July 12, 2025
The United Kingdom and France announced on Jul. 9, 2025 that the production of the Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG ALCM (Air-Launched Cruise Missile) will resume in 2025. The weapon, used by both the UK’s RAF (Royal Air Force) and France’s FASF (French Air...
Iraqi Regulations: Essential Insights for Foreign Businesses in Iraq
Iraq Business News
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July 10, 2025
From IDG Security: How Do Local Regulations Affect Foreign and Local Businesses Differently in Iraq? Iraq presents a unique and complex environment for businesses, with its blend of immense economic opportunities and intricate regulatory...
Baghdad Airport to Be Modernised in $600 Million Plan
Iraq International News Agency
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July 10, 2025
Iraq’s Ministry of Transport has officially launched a major project to redevelop Baghdad International Airport, with an estimated investment ranging between $400 – $600 million. The project is being carried out through a public-private...
Iraq crude exports to US rise to 6.4 million barrels in June
Shafaq News
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2025-07-10T10:04:46+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad/Washington Iraq exported 6.433 million barrels of crude oil to the United States in June, up from 5.548 million in May, according to data from the US Energy...