Sell ​​Shell interest Iraqi field final

Shell sells its 20 percent interest in the West Qurna 1 Iraqi oil field at the Japanese Itochu.

The West Qurna 1 oil field is currently managed by ExxonMobil and accounts for a daily production of around 405,000 barrels. The deal is expected to be completed within a few days. According to Shell, the deal does not affect other Iraqi activities of the oil and gas giant. Shell has an interest in Basrah Gas Company, among other things.