Iraq approves talks with Chevron to develop oil exploration blocks – The National

Iraq approves talks with Chevron to develop oil exploration blocks – The National

Iraq’s Ministerial Energy Council approved talks with US energy giant Chevron to develop four exploration blocks in the southern part of the country, the oil ministry said.

The development of exploration blocks in the southern province of Dhi Qar is important for “promoting and sustaining national production, and contributing to supporting the national economy and sustainable development projects”, the Energy Council, which is headed by Iraq’s Minister of Oil Ihsan Ismail, said in a statement on Monday.

No additional details on the proposed talks were provided.