🇮🇶 The Iraqi cabinet has approved nationalising the petroleum operations in West Qurna 2 oil field, in accordance with the provisions of a service contract signed with Lukoil, - Reuters
Lukoil declared force majeure in November at West Qurna 2 as it was hit with sanctions alongside Rosneft.
Lukoil declared force majeure in November at West Qurna 2 as it was hit with sanctions alongside Rosneft.
January 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM
🇮🇶 The Iraqi cabinet has approved nationalising the petroleum operations in West Qurna 2 oil field, in accordance with the provisions of a service contract signed with Lukoil, - Reuters
Lukoil declared force majeure in November at West Qurna 2 as it was hit with sanctions alongside Rosneft.
Lukoil declared force majeure in November at West Qurna 2 as it was hit with sanctions alongside Rosneft.
Wow, this intricate net bag is an extraordinary survival from ancient Egypt 3,600 years ago!
Made from linen string, it was used to suspend the ceramic flask from a wooden carrying pole.
Excavated at Qurna, near Thebes, in 1908. National Museum of Scotland 📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
Made from linen string, it was used to suspend the ceramic flask from a wooden carrying pole.
Excavated at Qurna, near Thebes, in 1908. National Museum of Scotland 📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
July 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Wow, this intricate net bag is an extraordinary survival from ancient Egypt 3,600 years ago!
Made from linen string, it was used to suspend the ceramic flask from a wooden carrying pole.
Excavated at Qurna, near Thebes, in 1908. National Museum of Scotland 📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
Made from linen string, it was used to suspend the ceramic flask from a wooden carrying pole.
Excavated at Qurna, near Thebes, in 1908. National Museum of Scotland 📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
According to Reuters, the Russian company Lukoil has declared force majeure at the giant "West Qurna-2" oil field, one of the largest oil fields in the world.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
According to Reuters, the Russian company Lukoil has declared force majeure at the giant "West Qurna-2" oil field, one of the largest oil fields in the world.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
A remarkable discovery in Egypt: archaeologists have uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb in the Theban necropolis of Sheikh Abd el-Qurna on Luxor’s west bank. Dating to the Ramesside period.
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July 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM
A remarkable discovery in Egypt: archaeologists have uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb in the Theban necropolis of Sheikh Abd el-Qurna on Luxor’s west bank. Dating to the Ramesside period.
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Russia’s losing streak is not coming to an end and received another episode, this time in Iraq.
The Iraqi government nationalized the stake of Russia’s Lukoil in regards to the West Qurna-2 oil field, which accounts of around 75%. This oil field produces 460,000 barrels of oil, daily.
The Iraqi government nationalized the stake of Russia’s Lukoil in regards to the West Qurna-2 oil field, which accounts of around 75%. This oil field produces 460,000 barrels of oil, daily.
January 8, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Russia’s losing streak is not coming to an end and received another episode, this time in Iraq.
The Iraqi government nationalized the stake of Russia’s Lukoil in regards to the West Qurna-2 oil field, which accounts of around 75%. This oil field produces 460,000 barrels of oil, daily.
The Iraqi government nationalized the stake of Russia’s Lukoil in regards to the West Qurna-2 oil field, which accounts of around 75%. This oil field produces 460,000 barrels of oil, daily.
January 29, 2024 at 10:35 PM
The Russian oil and gas company Lukoil has declared force majeure at the West Qurna-2 oil field in Iraq - one of the world's largest oilfields, Reuters reports.
Iraqi authorities have halted all cash and crude payments to the company.
Iraqi authorities have halted all cash and crude payments to the company.
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Russian oil and gas company Lukoil has declared force majeure at the West Qurna-2 oil field in Iraq - one of the world's largest oilfields, Reuters reports.
Iraqi authorities have halted all cash and crude payments to the company.
Iraqi authorities have halted all cash and crude payments to the company.
2/West Qurna-2, one of the world’s largest oil fields, is Lukoil’s most valuable overseas asset.
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
2/West Qurna-2, one of the world’s largest oil fields, is Lukoil’s most valuable overseas asset.
August 26, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Lukoil owns 75% of the West Qurna 2 oil field in Iraq.
🔥 The Iraqi government just voted to nationalize it. Another massive loss for Lukoil and its foreign assets.
Lukoil is Russia’s 2nd largest oil company.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
🔥 The Iraqi government just voted to nationalize it. Another massive loss for Lukoil and its foreign assets.
Lukoil is Russia’s 2nd largest oil company.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Iraq to nationalise West Qurna 2 oilfield operations, government says
Iraq's cabinet has approved plans to nationalise operations at the West Qurna 2 oilfield, one of the world's largest, as the government looks to avert disruptions stemming from U.S. sanctions imposed ...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Lukoil owns 75% of the West Qurna 2 oil field in Iraq.
🔥 The Iraqi government just voted to nationalize it. Another massive loss for Lukoil and its foreign assets.
Lukoil is Russia’s 2nd largest oil company.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
🔥 The Iraqi government just voted to nationalize it. Another massive loss for Lukoil and its foreign assets.
Lukoil is Russia’s 2nd largest oil company.
www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Statue of a Woman Carrying Offerings. #Sculpture (c. 1981-1975 B.C.) #Egypt
From the Tomb of Meketre, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, West Thebes.
From the Tomb of Meketre, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, West Thebes.
September 12, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Statue of a Woman Carrying Offerings. #Sculpture (c. 1981-1975 B.C.) #Egypt
From the Tomb of Meketre, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, West Thebes.
From the Tomb of Meketre, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, West Thebes.
Luxor and Qurna (Western Thebes)
Check out my latest travel blog about my recent trip to #Egypt.
#archaeology #Egyptology #travel #photography
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Check out my latest travel blog about my recent trip to #Egypt.
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Luxor and Qurna (Western Thebes) — The Road Less Travelled
View of the Colossi of Memnon (2025)
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March 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Luxor and Qurna (Western Thebes)
Check out my latest travel blog about my recent trip to #Egypt.
#archaeology #Egyptology #travel #photography
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Check out my latest travel blog about my recent trip to #Egypt.
#archaeology #Egyptology #travel #photography
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❗️Iraq is moving to nationalize operations at the giant West Qurna-2 oilfield after U.S. sanctions forced Russian oil giant Lukoil to declare force majeure.
January 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
❗️Iraq is moving to nationalize operations at the giant West Qurna-2 oilfield after U.S. sanctions forced Russian oil giant Lukoil to declare force majeure.
Iraq is moving to nationalise operations at its massive West Qurna-2 oilfield after U.S. sanctions forced Russian giant Lukoil to declare force majeure. With Lukoil holding a 75% stake, Baghdad has tasked the state-run Basra Oil Company with taking over for the next 12 months, keeping output steady.
January 8, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Iraq is moving to nationalise operations at its massive West Qurna-2 oilfield after U.S. sanctions forced Russian giant Lukoil to declare force majeure. With Lukoil holding a 75% stake, Baghdad has tasked the state-run Basra Oil Company with taking over for the next 12 months, keeping output steady.
January 25, 2024 at 4:11 PM
🛢️⚡️ Reuters: Russian oil company Lukoil has declared force majeure at its West Qurna-2 field in Iraq, one of the world's largest oil fields.
🇮🇶 Iraq stopped all payments to Lukoil after the US and the EU imposed sanctions on the company in late October.
🇮🇶 Iraq stopped all payments to Lukoil after the US and the EU imposed sanctions on the company in late October.
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🛢️⚡️ Reuters: Russian oil company Lukoil has declared force majeure at its West Qurna-2 field in Iraq, one of the world's largest oil fields.
🇮🇶 Iraq stopped all payments to Lukoil after the US and the EU imposed sanctions on the company in late October.
🇮🇶 Iraq stopped all payments to Lukoil after the US and the EU imposed sanctions on the company in late October.
For Iraq we have mostly shut-ins:
- Rumaila: was reduced by 700,000 bpd
- West Qurna 2: 460,000 bpd
- Maysan: 325,000 bpd.
- Kurdistan: halted 200,000 bpd
- Rumaila: was reduced by 700,000 bpd
- West Qurna 2: 460,000 bpd
- Maysan: 325,000 bpd.
- Kurdistan: halted 200,000 bpd
March 8, 2026 at 2:54 PM
For Iraq we have mostly shut-ins:
- Rumaila: was reduced by 700,000 bpd
- West Qurna 2: 460,000 bpd
- Maysan: 325,000 bpd.
- Kurdistan: halted 200,000 bpd
- Rumaila: was reduced by 700,000 bpd
- West Qurna 2: 460,000 bpd
- Maysan: 325,000 bpd.
- Kurdistan: halted 200,000 bpd
It was made using a system of half knots, executed in alternating diagonal rows. Here’s an article about the exceptional range of decorative netting in the Qurna Burial: www.academia.edu/9378985/The_...
The Carrier Nets from a Burial at Qurna
With Janine D. Bourriau
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July 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
It was made using a system of half knots, executed in alternating diagonal rows. Here’s an article about the exceptional range of decorative netting in the Qurna Burial: www.academia.edu/9378985/The_...
Lukoil's 75% operational stake in Iraq's West Qurna 2 oilfield - 470,000 barrels per day - was its biggest foreign asset.
The field accounts for about 0.5% of world oil supply and 9% of total output in Iraq, OPEC's second-largest producer after Saudi Arabia.
The field accounts for about 0.5% of world oil supply and 9% of total output in Iraq, OPEC's second-largest producer after Saudi Arabia.
January 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Lukoil's 75% operational stake in Iraq's West Qurna 2 oilfield - 470,000 barrels per day - was its biggest foreign asset.
The field accounts for about 0.5% of world oil supply and 9% of total output in Iraq, OPEC's second-largest producer after Saudi Arabia.
The field accounts for about 0.5% of world oil supply and 9% of total output in Iraq, OPEC's second-largest producer after Saudi Arabia.
Nature as a frame 📷
Gebel at Qurna, Egypt (2023)
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Gebel at Qurna, Egypt (2023)
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May 11, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Nature as a frame 📷
Gebel at Qurna, Egypt (2023)
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Gebel at Qurna, Egypt (2023)
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❗️Russian oil company Lukoil has declared force majeure at Iraq’s West Qurna-2 oil field after U.S. sanctions — Reuters
Iraq has since stopped all cash and oil payments to the company, three sources told Reuters.
Iraq has since stopped all cash and oil payments to the company, three sources told Reuters.
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
❗️Russian oil company Lukoil has declared force majeure at Iraq’s West Qurna-2 oil field after U.S. sanctions — Reuters
Iraq has since stopped all cash and oil payments to the company, three sources told Reuters.
Iraq has since stopped all cash and oil payments to the company, three sources told Reuters.
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Lady Henuttawy, wife of Menna, adorned with a Perfume Cone
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, c. 1419–1370 B.C
From the Tomb of the Official ‘Overseer of Fields of the Lord of the Two Lands’ Menna, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Theban Necropolis
Lady Henuttawy, wife of Menna, adorned with a Perfume Cone
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, c. 1419–1370 B.C
From the Tomb of the Official ‘Overseer of Fields of the Lord of the Two Lands’ Menna, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Theban Necropolis
April 19, 2026 at 9:48 PM
egyptomuseum
Lady Henuttawy, wife of Menna, adorned with a Perfume Cone
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, c. 1419–1370 B.C
From the Tomb of the Official ‘Overseer of Fields of the Lord of the Two Lands’ Menna, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Theban Necropolis
Lady Henuttawy, wife of Menna, adorned with a Perfume Cone
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, c. 1419–1370 B.C
From the Tomb of the Official ‘Overseer of Fields of the Lord of the Two Lands’ Menna, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Theban Necropolis
If the reasons behind the force majeure are not resolved within 6months,Lukoil will shut production and exit the project entirely
The West Qurna-2 field is one of Lukoil’s key foreign assets,with reserves estimated at 10 of billions of barrels of oil
reuters.com/business/en
The West Qurna-2 field is one of Lukoil’s key foreign assets,with reserves estimated at 10 of billions of barrels of oil
reuters.com/business/en
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
If the reasons behind the force majeure are not resolved within 6months,Lukoil will shut production and exit the project entirely
The West Qurna-2 field is one of Lukoil’s key foreign assets,with reserves estimated at 10 of billions of barrels of oil
reuters.com/business/en
The West Qurna-2 field is one of Lukoil’s key foreign assets,with reserves estimated at 10 of billions of barrels of oil
reuters.com/business/en
zazoura on a screen door - Qurna, Egypt (2017)
December 29, 2023 at 1:45 PM
zazoura on a screen door - Qurna, Egypt (2017)