Iraq Allows HKN Energy to Bypass Standard Qualification Criteria

By John Lee.

The Iraqi Cabinet has approved an exception for US-based HKN Energy, allowing it to bypass the standard qualification criteria and receive a direct invitation to develop the Hamrin oil field in northern Iraq.

Last week, the Ministry of Oil signed an agreement in principle with HKN to develop the field, aiming to increase its output to 60,000 barrels per day (bpd), up from the current 20,000-25,000 bpd, and to capture and utilise 45-50 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of associated gas for power generation.

Oil expert Ahmed Mousa Jiyad has questioned the agreement (see comments section at the bottom of https://www.iraq-businessnews.com/2025/07/16/hkn-energy-to-develop-iraqs-hamrin-oil-field/?swcfpc=1). 

(Source: PMO)

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