current events | February 20, 2026

What companies own oil in Iraq?

What companies own oil in Iraq?

The following is a list of International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Iraq under licences granted by the Ministry of Oil in Baghdad:

  • Bashneft.
  • BP.
  • China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)
  • China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)
  • Dragon Oil.
  • Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC)
  • Eni.
  • ExxonMobil.

Are American oil companies in Iraq?

Exxon Mobil, a major US oil company, has operations in southern Iraq. Britain’s BP and Anglo-Dutch company Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA) also work in the region.

How many oil rigs are in Iraq?

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Crude Oil Rigs46.00Oct/21

Who control Iraq oil now?

Iraq Petroleum Company

TypeConsortium
SuccessorIraq National Oil Company
HeadquartersLondon , United Kingdom
Areas servedIraq Middle Eastb
OwnersBP Royal Dutch Shell ExxonMobil Total S.A. Partex

Who does Iraq export oil to?

The most recent exports are led by Crude Petroleum ($73.8B), Refined Petroleum ($4.29B), Gold ($2.54B), Tropical Fruits ($358M), and Petroleum Coke ($357M). The most common destination for the exports of Iraq are China ($21.1B), India ($19.8B), South Korea ($7.1B), United States ($6.36B), and Italy ($4.76B).

Who controls Iraq’s oil now?

Iraq’s natural resources are 100% state-owned. The state-owned enterprise SOMO sells oil and gas on behalf of the state. 95% of revenues from the sale of oil and gas are deposited in the UN-mandated Development Fund for Iraq at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Which part of Iraq has the most oil?

According to independent consultants, the cluster of super-giant fields of southeastern Iraq forms the largest known concentration of such fields in the world and accounts for 70 to 80 percent of the country’s proven oil reserves.

Who controls Iraq oil Now?

In Baghdad-administered Iraq, the industry is completely state-owned, with the oil marketing company SOMO selling crude to 40 accredited international companies on behalf of four producing companies, South Oil Company, North Oil Company, Missan Oil Company and Midland Oil Company.

Who has the most oil?

Venezuela
Oil Reserves by Country

#CountryOil Reserves (barrels) in 2016
1Venezuela299,953,000,000
2Saudi Arabia266,578,000,000
3Canada170,863,000,000
4Iran157,530,000,000

Where is the oil in Iraq?

An estimated 20 percent of oil reserves are in the north of Iraq, near Kirkuk, Mosul and Khanaqin.