Exxon, Shell win Iraq's W.Qurna contract-ministry

BAGHDAD Nov 5 (Reuters) - Iraq's oil ministry said on Thursday that Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) with Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) won the contract to develop the giant West Qurna oilfield.

"The consortium led by Exxon Mobil, which includes Shell, won the contract to develop West Qurna Phase One oilfield," Oil Ministry spokesman Asim Jihad said. (Reporting by Ahmed Rasheed)