Gulf Keystone Petroleum: Update on Shaikan Field operations
Gulf Keystone Petroleum: Update on Shaikan Field operations 20 July 2026
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd. (LSE & OSE: GKP)
(“Gulf Keystone”, “GKP”, “the Group” or “the Company”)Update on Shaikan Field operations
Gulf Keystone, a leading independent operator and producer in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (“Kurdistan”), announces that it has temporarily shut-in production operations as a safety precaution due to the developing regional security environment. The Company’s approach is in line with other international oil companies operating in the region. The Company’s assets have not been impacted and latest gross production from the Shaikan Field was above 45,000 bopd.
The Company is closely monitoring the situation and will provide further updates as appropriate.
Enquiries:
Gulf Keystone: +44 (0) 20 7514 1400 Aaron Clark, Head of Investor Relations
& Corporate Communicationsaclark@gulfkeystone.com FTI Consulting +44 (0) 20 3727 1000 Ben Brewerton
Nick HennisGKP@fticonsulting.com or visit: www.gulfkeystone.com
Notes to Editors:
Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd. (LSE & OSE: GKP) is a leading independent operator and producer in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Further information on Gulf Keystone is available on its website www.gulfkeystone.com
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