Kurdistan spurns Iraq threat, expands oil exports

Kurdistan spurns Iraq threat, expands oil exports

Special to WorldTribune.com BAGHDAD — The autonomous region of Kurdistan, in defiance of Iraq, has decided to expand independent crude oil exports. A Western company said it would expand oil exports from Kurdistan in 2013. Genel Energy, dismissing the prospect of a lawsuit by the Baghdad government, said it would raise exports to 20,000 barrels […]

Kurdistan slaps down Iraq ‘threat’ to its oil export policy

Kurdistan slaps down Iraq ‘threat’ to its oil export policy

Special to WorldTribune.com BAGHDAD — The autonomous region of Kurdistan has reaffirmed its intention to maintain an energy policy independent from the Iraqi government. The Kurdish Regional Government has rejected efforts by Baghdad to explore for energy in areas claimed by the Kurds. The Iraqi Oil Ministry has signed an agreement for British Petroleum to […]