Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
20 Jul, 2026Strategic position and asset overview
Operates the Shaikan Field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, holding an 80% working interest and producing over 145 MMstb since 2013.
Shaikan Field has an estimated 443 MMstb of gross 2P reserves and a reserve life of approximately 30 years.
Production guidance for 2025 is 40-42 kbopd, with robust local sales supporting cash flow during export suspension.
Maintains a leading low-cost position with gross Opex of $4.2/bbl and G&A of $1/bbl in H1-2025.
Strong management team and board with extensive industry experience.
Operational and financial performance
H1-2025 gross average production was 44,100 bopd, with a YTD average of 40,600 bopd.
H1-2025 adjusted EBITDA reached $41.1 million, with free cash flow of $24.6 million.
Declared $50 million in dividends YTD 2025, maintaining a cash balance of $106 million as of late August.
Net capex in H1-2025 was $18.1 million, focused on safety, reliability, and production optimisation.
Cumulative shareholder distributions since 2019 exceed $530 million.
Market context and growth potential
Local crude sales have averaged $27.8/bbl in H1-2025, with all sales prepaid.
Exports via the Iraq-Türkiye Pipeline remain suspended; restart is expected to unlock significant upside.
Field development plan includes expanding Jurassic reservoir production and testing Triassic reservoir.
Investment in water handling facilities aims to add 17 kbopd of wet oil processing capacity by 2027.
Kurdistan region offers a proven petroleum jurisdiction with large reserves and significant IOC investment.
Latest events from Gulf Keystone Petroleum
- Resumed Kurdistan exports, boosting cash flow and growth, with Oslo dual listing planned.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