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flag Iraq to hand West Qurna 2 oil field to Chevron, replacing Lukoil, as part of output growth plan.

flag Iraq has signed preliminary agreements with Chevron to take over management of the West Qurna 2 oil field, replacing Russia’s Lukoil amid U.S. sanctions. flag The deal, announced on February 23, 2026, includes a temporary transfer to Basra Oil Company and grants Chevron exclusive negotiation rights for one year, pending approvals from Iraq’s Council of Ministers and the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC. flag The field, producing nearly 500,000 barrels per day and holding 14 billion barrels in reserves, is key to Iraq’s goal of boosting output to 6 million barrels daily by 2029. flag Chevron also gained rights to develop other fields in southern and northern Iraq. flag The transition follows Lukoil’s exit due to sanctions and an amicable settlement.

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