Iraq strikes gas deal with Shell

BBC NEWS | Business | Iraq strikes gas deal with Shell: "Iraq has agreed to set up a joint venture with oil and gas giant Royal Dutch Shell to invest in developing the country's natural gas supply.

The deal, which will see Shell supply the local market, is the second between the government and a foreign firm since the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.

It was signed by Iraqi Oil Minister Hussein al-Shahristani"

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