The Trump administration is moving forward with $110 billion in energy deals in Iraqi Kurdistan, despite objections from the Iraqi central government, with U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasizing support for the region’s development. HKN Energy and WesternZagros will develop significant gas and oil reserves, and Kurdish Prime Minister Masrour Barzani called the agreements “absolutely constitutional.” While Iraq struggles with energy dependence on Iran, the Kurdistan region aims to enhance its energy production and achieve full electricity coverage by next year.
