A major energy crisis has hit Iraq following a power outage caused by a failure at the Hamidiya power plant in the western part of the country. The problem was exacerbated by an extreme heat wave in ...

Anthony H. Cordesman, a leading expert on Iraq and Afghanistan security issues, found the situation in Afghanistan discouraging during a recent visit, but notes military gains in Iraq. Anthony H.

Ratawi field’s full field development will increase production to 210,000 barrels per day (bpd) with no routine flaring. The Common Seawater Supply Project (CSSP) with a 5 Mbpd capacity will help ...