Bassim Mohammad Khudair was approved by the Iraqi parliament as Minister of Oil on 15/05/2026 in the government of Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi, placing a long-serving oil official at the center of Iraq’s energy sector during a period of reform and investment outreach.
A technocratic figure with extensive experience in Iraq’s oil industry, Khudair is expected to support Al-Zaidi’s efforts to strengthen the Ministry of Oil, expand engagement with international investors, and enhance the role of state energy institutions.
Unlock this in-depth report to learn more about Khudair’s views on:
- Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi and the Ministry of Oil;
- International oil companies (IOCs) and foreign investment;
- SOMO’s future role and commercial expansion plans;
- Relations with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).
