Iraq's Ministry of Oil on Thursday announced a final list of 47 prequalified bidders for its fourth licensing round for 12 exploration blocks on May 30-31 which excludes US Exxon Mobil. The company had earlier been prequalified to bid, but its status became uncertain following its decision last year to sign up for six exploration blocks with the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), which is at odds with the central government in Baghdad over oil rights.
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