According to Hartford Suleiman, a spokesperson of the Kurdistan Democratic Party, the mini-governmental committee—which reviews all ideas from political parties, provinces, and the Kurdistan Region—is still researching the oil and gas law.
Suleiman noted that a cabinet committee is reviewing the current oil and gas legislation. Different governorates have sent comments and recommendations to the committee on what should be incorporated into the bill. The Kurdistan region has also sent the commission its suggested regulation for review.
He said in a recent conference that the State Administration coalition has presented five ideas for the oil and gas law. Though they have yet to reach a consensus on a particular plan, a small committee has been established to investigate these ideas to discover common ground and agreement between the groups presenting them.
His comment indicates that the oil and gas bill will not be resolved during the present legislative term of Parliament. The topic will be delayed until the following legislative session since Iraq and its provinces and areas regard the law as vital. The law gives every place their just rights from oil and gas. It should so be handled with great care and attention.
