Name: HKN Energy
Based in: United States
Fields in Iraq: Hamrin. (In the Kurdistan Region, the company has interests in the Sarsang and Atrush blocks).
From the company's website:
Founded in 2007, HKN Energy is a privately held, independent energy company ...
HKN Energy Ltd. holds a 62% PSC interest in the 420 km² Sarsang block and is the Operator. ShaMaran Petroleum holds an 18% PSC interest with the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq (KRG) holding a 20% carried interest.
HKN Atrush Ltd. holds a 25% PSC interest in the 269 km² Atrush block and is the Operator. ShaMaran Petroleum holds a 50% majority PSC interest with the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq (KRG) holding a 25% carried interest.
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