Energy, Oil & Gas Policy – Page 27 – Iraqi Economists Network

Major Notes on the Summarized Final Report of the Integrated National Energy Strategy of Iraq (INES), By Dr. Kamil Al-Adhadh*

I have read with interest the Summary of the Final Report of the INES. There are certain points that I would like to raise, relating to a few aspects that I consider important. I will restate the essential elements of the Strategy`s proposals that invoked my comments. The opening key to understanding the basic objectives of the INES is to quote the vision statement of the Strat

BAGHDAD — Since the American-led invasion of 2003, Iraq has become one of the world’s top oil producers, and China is now its biggest customer. China already buys nearly half the oil that Iraq produces, nearly 1.5 million barrels a day, and is angling for an even bigger share, bidding for a stake now owned by Exxon Mobil in one of Iraq’s largest oil fields. “The Chinese are the

*) Oil counsltant and former DG of South Oil Co. in Iraq Please dowonload the document as PDF file

Download Introduction The Iraqi Hydrocarbon File has always been linked with the independence and stability of Iraq. Management of the oil sector due to its speciality and diversity requires effective management, security and strong central government. Unfortunately several factors played destructive parts in all life aspects during the time of Saddam’s rule and since the chang

Download 1.0 Background In May 2006, following the initiation of Dr Maliki’s cabinet of national unity and the appointment of Dr Hussain Shehristani to the portfolio of the Ministry of Oil (MoO), I was approached with the task of drafting the Iraq petroleum law. Two associates Iraqi oil technocrats and I, who have then had a combined international oil industry expe