AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIraq-US Tech & Energy Deals: Iraq signed 48 agreements and MoUs with US firms covering oil, power, tech, finance and agriculture, including Starlink licensing and partnerships with ExxonMobil, GE Vernova, Shell and others—while MPs are now demanding details from the Oil Minister. Space & Connectivity: Starlink is set to expand in Iraq after the country granted a licence, with additional cooperation mentioned alongside broader investment pacts. Oilfield Tech: Basra Gas Company awarded an EPC contract for low-pressure associated gas recovery at West Qurna 1 (Gas Compression Station 6), aiming to cut flaring and emissions. Governance & Corruption: Iraq detained at least 35 officials in a week-long anti-corruption sweep, with major cases hitting the Defense Ministry and Iraqi Airways. Cyber & Quantum Risk: A new wave of hacking targets data that attackers can’t decrypt yet, betting on future quantum cracking. Security Vacuum Watch: Experts warn ISIS could exploit gaps as US forces complete their Iraq withdrawal by Sept. 30. Regional Tech Shock from War: Escalating US-Iran strikes keep disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil above $90 and rattling markets.
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