Genel Energy notes the following news release by DNO, the operator of the Tawke PSC, informing that it has temporarily suspended production at its Kurdistan fields following explosions.
'DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, reports that operations at its Tawke license in the Kurdistan region of Iraq have been temporarily suspended following three explosions early this morning, one involving a small storage tank at Tawke and the other involving surface processing equipment at Peshkabir. There have been no injuries. The damage assessment is underway and the Company expects to restart production once the assessment is completed.’
DNO holds a 75 percent operated interest in the Tawke license with partner Genel Energy International holding the remaining 25 percent.
Source: Genel Energy
