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November 06, 2009

ExxonMobil-led consortium nets 'supergiant' Iraq oil field
Group wins bid to develop west Qurna as baghdad signs up slew of big
contracts

BAGHDAD:

An ExxonMobil-led consortium has beaten rival Russian, French and
Chinese groups to bag initial rights to develop Iraq’s West Qurna
field, the Oil Ministry said, adding momentum to Iraq’s bid to unlock
its oil riches.

With reserves of 8.7 billion barrels, West Qurna is among the prized
Iraqi fields eyed by Western oil majors as they face flat or lower
output at home and stiff competition from Chinese and Indian oil
companies in bidding for oilfields elsewhere.

“The consortium led by ExxonMobil, which includes Shell, won the
contract to develop West Qurna Phase One oilfield,” Oil Ministry
spokesman Asim Jihad said.

The initial deal was signed in Baghdad on Thursday but needs Cabinet
approval before it can be finalized.

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