Iraq Talks With Oil Firms Hit Snag, Delaying Kurdistan Exports

Iraq and oil companies operating in the country’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan failed to reach an agreement during a meeting on Sunday meant to help restart crude oil exports from the northern region.

The talks, which were brought forward from Tuesday, hit a snag over the potential role of an international consultant to oversee contracts, costs and payments, according to people with direct knowledge of the situation who asked not to be identified because the discussions are private.

While the federal oil ministry is seeking a significant role for the consultant, the producers of the Association of the Petroleum Industry of Kurdistan ...