Petroleum Development in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: A Struggle Over Competency
Article from: OGEL 5 (2012), in Iraq
Introduction
Iraq contains abundant indigenous petroleum reserves, a significant portion of which are located in the Kurdistan region in the north of the country. Its existing production levels, however, fall well short of its realistically achievable potential, particularly in the Kurdistan region where production has only commenced relatively recently Increased petroleum exploration and production will provide Iraq with the means to support its petroleum-based economy and rebuild its critical infrastructure, which has been severely damaged as a result of war, as well as assist meeting the ...