The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has signed significant energy development agreements with U.S.-based firms HKN Energy and WesternZagros, alongside Miran Energy, to further the advancement of the Miran gas field. The agreements were formalized in Washington, D.C., and mark a major step in the KRG’s strategic vision for long-term energy and economic sustainability.
Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, who attended and supervised the signing ceremony, emphasized that the agreements reflect the Kurdistan Region’s ongoing commitment to peace, energy investment, and job creation. In his statement, Barzani underlined the importance of such international partnerships in boosting economic recovery and generating substantial revenue for the region.
The projected revenue from these projects is estimated to reach approximately $110 billion, highlighting their transformative potential for both the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. These deals are expected to not only solidify energy independence but also attract further foreign investment into the region’s natural resources sector.