Kurdistan, Iraq under geo-studies
Posted: 03 October 2005
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KPC is handed the contract to undertake field studies in Kurdistan, Iraq.
The Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Establishment (OGE) of the Government of the Autonomous Region of Kurdistan, Iraq has entered into an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding with K Petroleum Company (KPC) to undertake field studies over an area in Kurdistan, Iraq adjacent to the Taq Taq oil field in a region.
KPC will undertake the studies with the OGE providing all available  data, plus logistical support and security. The scope of work includes regional studies, geological field mapping, a geochemical field survey and a gravity survey.
Micael Gulbenkian, Chairman and CEO of Heritage, said: "We are delighted that the Government of the Autonomous Region of Kurdistan, Iraq has selected KPC to undertake this field study in what is considered to be one of its most prospective exploration regions."
The Taq Taq oil field, which is bordering the MOU area, was initially drilled in 1960 and declared a discovery with a second exploration well in 1978. Two further appraisal and development wells were drilled in the 1990s. IHS Energy, a well known and reputable independent oil and gas consultancy, estimates the field has reserves of 130 million barrels of oil, based on which the Company anticipates it should be capable of producing approximately 60,000 barrels per day.
The field is currently producing approximately 3,600 barrels per day of between 20 and 40 degree API crude oil. It is understood from the data available that prospects similar to the Taq Taq structure could be present in the area covered by the MOU.
KPC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Heritage Erbil Oil Limited, which is a joint venture company co-owned with Eagle Group, a major economic and industrial entity within the Autonomous Region of Kurdistan, Iraq. Heritage and Eagle Group each own 50 per cent of Heritage Erbil.
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