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Iraq's Prime Minister engages US Oil firms for investment
Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi has met with US oil firms to boost investment and operations in Iraq's oil sector, focusing on key projects and foreign commitments.
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The story so far as of 13 October 2026
On September 24, 2026, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met with representatives from US oil companies HKN Energy and ExxonMobil in New York, urging HKN Energy to accelerate its operations in Iraq. On October 13, 2026, al-Zaidi held discussions with the CEOs of TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips regarding investments in the Nahr Bin Umar oil field in Basra province, emphasizing Iraq's efforts to attract foreign investment in its energy sector.
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TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips Meet Iraqi PM
Impact Energy investors and operators in Iraq monitor potential developments in the Nahr Bin Umar oil field.
Sources: Iraq Business News ↗
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Iraqi PM meets US oil firms in New York
Impact HKN Energy and ExxonMobil are prompted to enhance their operational commitments in Iraq, potentially increasing oil output.
Sources: Iraq Business News ↗
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