May 27, 2011Oil tensions rise again between Kurdistan and Iraq
Snip ~ Iraq is currently de facto still deploying the old oil law, which has been in place for decades, although it is somewhat out of sync with Iraq's constitution and the oil contracts issued to the international oil companies over the past few years, Ciszuk said.
http://www.ekurd.net/mismas/articles/misc2011/5/invest691.htm
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22.4.2008
Saddam-era oil deals "all canceled," Iraqi ministry spokesman says
Snip ~ Iraq is relying on Saddam-era oil regulations while the draft new oil law is under debate
http://ekurd.net/mismas/articles/misc2008/4/government1383.htm
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October 10, 2007
Analysis: Iraqi Kurds make oil sales pitch
Snip ~ "Those contracts have no standing as far as the Iraqi government is concerned," Shahristani said after the deal was announced. He said until a new oil law is passed, as called for in the constitution, a Saddam-era oil law that places the power in the federal government's hands still stands.
http://www.energy-daily.com/reports/Analysis_Iraqi_Kurds_make_oil_sales_pitch_999.html
