Long-term investors in many Iraq-focused oil companies have had their patience amply rewarded, as shares in companies such as Gulf Keystone Petroleum (GKP) and DNO have registered significant gains. Tony Hayward, CEO of Genel Energy, puts this down in part to ExxonMobil's entry into Kurdistan, which has highlighted the opportunities in the region. So much […]
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In the three months since its creation, the Anglo-Turkish independent, Genel Energy plc, has moved with "remarkable speed to build the foundations of what I believe will become a major regional oil and gas company," its chief executive Tony Hayward said on Thursday. Previewing a presentation he will make to capital markets, Hayward said revenues […]
The following pages show some key slides from Genel Energy's presentation on Thursday. You can also click here to read the statement by the chief executive, Tony Hayward.
Tony Hayward, CEO of Genel Energy, said today that the company will not buy Gulf Keystone Petroleum or DNO International because the entry of ExxonMobil into the region has forced up prices, reports Bloomberg. “It’s too expensive for us ... What changed is Exxon coming in. We don’t need any more Kurdistan.” "We are not […]
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Genel Energy announced on Monday morning that it has taken a step forward in its strategy to consolidate its position as a leading oil and gas player in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq by becoming the government's sole Contractor in the Chia Surkh exploration block. The Company said today that it is to increase its […]
Following a significant upgrade in the gross reserves of the Tawke oilfield in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Genel Energy plc today announced that it is to embark along with its partners, on a plant and pipeline upgrade which will significantly increase the production capacity of the field. The London-listed Anglo-Turkish company said that the […]
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The Sunday Times reports that Genel Energy Plc will announce a deal this week to buy a 40 percent share in Longford Energy's Chia Surkh oil field in northern Iraq. According to the report, the deal would be worth $70 million, and Genel, run by the former CEO of BP, Tony Hayward, declined to comment. […]
Genel Energy, the oil and gas company headed by Tony Hayward (pictured), the former BP chief executive, has confirmed that it is in talks about a deal that would expand its presence in Iraq's energy industry. The company issued the following statement on Wednesday: "Genel Energy plc notes the press speculation with regard to the […]
