investment and portfolio - Gulf Keystone Petroleum (OTCPK:GUKYF) has released its Q2 2025 earnings results, highlighting significant operational achievements and continued commitment to shareholder returns. Operational Perform...
The company reported a 12% increase in gross average production, reaching 44,100 barrels of oil per day compared to the first half of 2024. This growth was achieved despite regional challenges, including temporary disruptions from drone attacks on neighboring oil fields. The company's focus on operational safety continues to yield results, with over 950 days without lost time incidents.
Financial Highlights
Gulf Keystone's strong financial discipline has enabled consistent shareholder returns, with the announcement of another $25 million interim dividend scheduled for September 30, 2025. This brings the total dividends paid and declared in the year to $50 million, demonstrating the company's robust cash flow generation capabilities.
Strategic Investments
A significant development is the decision to install water handling facilities at production facility 2, marking an important strategic milestone. This investment reflects the company's commitment to long-term operational efficiency and sustainable production growth.
Market Context and Regional Dynamics
The company continues to benefit from consistent demand in the Kurdistan local sales market, while maintaining engagement with government stakeholders regarding the potential restart of exports. The ability to maintain production levels and navigate regional security challenges demonstrates operational resilience.