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Iraq signs first major oil deal with China

indiasnews.net
01-Sep-2008
        
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Monday, September 01, 2008 (New Delhi) Iraq has signed its first major oil deal with a foreign company since the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime, a spokesman for the Iraqi oil ministry said. Iraq's oil fields currently produce about 2.5 million barrels a day. It was the first time in more than 35 years that Iraq has allowed foreign oil companies to do business inside its borders. The contract with the China... [read full story]                    

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UPDATE 1-Iraqi cabinet approves $3 bln oil deal with China

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Iraq Strikes Oil Deal - With China

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UPDATE 1-Iraqi cabinet approves $3 bln oil deal with China

finanznachrichten.de
02-Sep-2008
        

BAGHDAD , Sept 2 (Reuters) - Iraq's cabinet has approved a $3 billion oil service contract with China, the government of Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Tuesday, in a move that could signal the shape of anticipated...

Iraq and China Agree to $3 Billion Oil Service Deal

buzzflash.net
31-Aug-2008
        

Iraq and China have agreed the terms of a $3 billion oil service contract, Iraq's oil minister said on Wednesday, announcing the first major oil contract with a foreign firm since the fall of Saddam Hussein. Energy-hungry...

teambio.org: Iraq's oil fields currently produce around 2.5 million barrels a day. teambio.org

Iraq Signs Multi-Billion Dollar Oil Deal With China. WTF???

teambio.org
30-Aug-2008
        

Maybe I’m just sensitive about the 4000+ dead servicemen that have been lost there, or the 70+ billion dollars in surplus they have while we are running record debts, but this news PISSES ME OFF. It’s one thing to spill...