Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 23

8-Jun-2009

KRG Crude Exports Begin In Critical Month For Iraqi Oil

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) began its first ever crude exports on 1 June at the start of what looks set to be a pivotal month for Iraqs oil industry. While KRG oil plans have been opposed by the Baghdad government, Federal Minister of Oil Husain al-Shahristani is expected to face questioning before parliament over his ministrys performance within the next week or so. And at the...