Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
20 Jul, 2026Strategic positioning and operations
Leading independent operator in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, managing the giant Shaikan Field with 80% interest and over 145 MMstb produced since commercial production began more than a decade ago.
Shaikan Field has an estimated 443 MMstb gross 2P reserves and a reserve life of approximately 30 years, with significant 2C resource upside.
Maintains low-cost production with gross Opex of ~$4/bbl and a lean corporate platform targeting G&A below $10 million for 2025.
Strong operational, technical, and emerging market expertise supports ongoing and future field development.
Financial performance and capital allocation
Achieved $25 million in free cash flow in H1-2025 and holds $81 million in net cash, with a market cap of $600 million as of October 2025.
Paid $50 million in dividends in 2025, with over $530 million returned to shareholders via dividends and buybacks since 2019.
Maintains a debt-free balance sheet and prioritizes disciplined investment in profitable production growth.
Capital allocation focuses on safety, reliability, and optimizing production, with semi-annual dividend reviews and opportunistic buybacks.
Export developments and market access
Restarted Kurdistan crude exports in September 2025 after historic agreements with the KRG and Federal Government of Iraq, following a 2.5-year pipeline closure.
Agreements ensure IOC compensation of $16/bbl during an interim period, with subsequent reconciliation to full PSC entitlement at international prices.
Immediate step up in realized prices and reduced credit risk through IOC marketing and escrow payments.
Exports restart expected to provide free cash flow uplift and enable resumption of field development.
Latest events from Gulf Keystone Petroleum
- Strong cash flow, low costs, and major upside potential upon export resumption.GKP
Corporate presentation20 Jul 2026 - 2025 saw strong financials and production, but 2026 outlook is clouded by a security-related shut-in.GKP
H2 202519 Mar 2026 - Dual Oslo listing, strong production, and resumed exports drive growth and shareholder returns.GKP
Status update9 Feb 2026 - Production up 12%, EBITDA up 13%, $50M dividends paid; export restart remains pending.GKP
H1 20253 Feb 2026 - Profitability and free cash flow restored as local sales surge, with export upside pending.GKP
H1 202423 Jan 2026 - Production and free cash flow surged in 2024, supporting renewed shareholder returns.GKP
H2 202426 Dec 2025