Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LON:GKP) told investors that production and truck loading operations in Kurdistan have continued without interruption in a safe and secure manner.
The statement today follows concerns over potential disruptions due to recently sparked conflicts in the semi-autonomous region, which caused a crude pipeline between Kirkuk and Ceyhan.
Production on July 29 totalled 43,700 barrels of which 39,500 barrels were loaded onto 240 trucks for onward sale.
“As announced on 9 July 2015, the company continues to implement its diversified marketing strategy,” the company said in a statement.
“Under a direct contract with the domestic offtaker, Shaikan crude oil is delivered by truck from the Company's production facilities to the Turkish coast.
“In addition, following the request of the Kurdistan Regional Government's Ministry of Natural Resources, the company has commenced trucking Shaikan crude 120 km to Fyshkhabour on the Turkish border for injection into the export pipeline to Ceyhan in Turkey.”
Deliveries are expected to resume following a temporary shutdown of the Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline.