| French PM in Baghdad French Prime Minister Francois Fillon arrived in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Thursday on an official visit, the first for French premier to Iraq since 2003.  Huge Challenge Ahead for Petrel to Get a Slice of Iraqi Oil Contracts Has David Horgan's career reached its critical juncture? Petrel Resources, like most of the Clontarf exploration companies has tested the patience of its investors but with oil back up over $70 a barrel, is now the time to grease our palms? Bidders Balk At Iraq's Service Fee Demands Iraq's landmark oil and gas licensing round last week fell rather flat, delivering just one deal, for the giant Rumaila oil field, awarded to BP and state China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC). Five other prized oil fields were left on the block after... News Wizard |