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Kurdistan-focused oil and gas companies are suffering, but hanging on
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Report summary
Times are tough in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The low oil price has added to the Kurdistan Regional Government's financial woes. As a result, Kurdistan-focused companies have suffered from a lack of payments from the KRG, and recent reserve downgrades along with low oil prices have increased the strain. Yet, we expect the Kurdistan-focused IOCs, with the possible exception of Gulf Keystone, to survive in the short-term. However, more will struggle if the climate doesn’t improve over the coming two to three years.
Table of contents
- Executive summary
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Operating in Kurdistan remains tough
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Although regular payments to IOCs have restarted, they remain at risk
- Reserve downgrades have knocked confidence in the region
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Companies look to bide time until climate improves
- Net cash flow from upstream operations and gearing for Kurdistan-focused companies
- Cost control is an area of focus
- M&A deals are unlikely, but more relinquishment possible
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Although regular payments to IOCs have restarted, they remain at risk
- Revised investment plans reduce the supply outlook
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
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Kurdistan production profileKurdistan-focused oil and gas companies are suffering, but hanging on: Image 4Kurdistan-focused oil and gas companies are suffering, but hanging on: Image 5
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Regional M&A dealsChange in commercial and technical reserves, Q4 2014 to Q2 2016Share price since 01 Jan 2014 - indexedKurdistan-focused oil and gas companies are suffering, but hanging on: Table 1Kurdistan-focused oil and gas companies are suffering, but hanging on: Image 3
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