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1 – 10 of 11Chinese companies have not only become the dominant players in the upstream oil and gas sector and the leading importers of Iraqi oil; they are also important forces in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281733
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Despite fears being raised recently of threats to US assets from pro-Iran armed groups, however, the latter have thus far refrained from using their lethal capabilities against US…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244731
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The government is pressing ahead with key developments in the energy sector. These include attempts to boost electricity supply and reduce dependence on Iranian gas and power.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242202
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US sanctions have already impeded payment in hard currency, and Washington’s waivers allowing continuation of the trade may end in February. Exports to Turkey and Iraq have helped…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250348
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Last month, Saudi Arabia pledged to link Iraq up to its national grid to help address electricity shortfalls. Indeed, after years of frozen ties, Saudi Arabia has recently stepped…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244213
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Turkey's security of natural gas supply.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB207905
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Large-scale water capture in Turkish dams upstream has caused long-term shortages elsewhere in the Tigris and Euphrates river basin, notably eastern Syria and southern Iraq…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264557
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Prospects for Iraq to end-2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244386
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The demonstrations first began on July 7 but died down in recent days. Riding the wave of dissent, the provincial council of oil-rich Basra province voted on July 22 to begin the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236417
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Import-dependent Lebanon has faced acute energy shortages in recent months, reflecting poor infrastructure, unsustainable policies and a lack of hard currency. Leaders are…