Gulf Keystone Petroleum Share Discussion Threads

[punter26] 14/11/2022 12:53

How to think about Iraq's new government.
Douglas Ollivant 13.11.22




Although acknowledging the “immensely challenging” issues that lie ahead, a broadly optimistic piece from national security analyst Lt Col Douglas Olivant – (US Army-ret) who clearly regards the displacement of Sadr (by the umbrella alliance of the Coordination Framework) as a more politically stable outcome, and therefore a preferable development, and likens the formation of the new Sudani led government to “dodging a bullet” in respect of the implications for Iraq, and US interests. (Punter26)

[xasy] 14/11/2022 12:49

Maliki was president only in some drongoloid fantasy world. But hey, it's the other guy who called it wrong, not the one who calls a takeover announcement every week, year in year out.

[highlander7] 14/11/2022 05:19

Poor old BD5 , still trapped in his timewarp a decade or so ago when Todd was running the Company , Maliki was Iraqi President , and we were not producing.

Time to face reality Doggie. GKP is now one of the most successful Oil Producing Companies in the world and throwing off spare cash like confetti.

You called it wrong - as always. So time for gardening leave ?

H7

[frenchybannedme] 13/11/2022 23:19

No, I was talking about the one who talks and behaves like a 9 year old.

The other one is an adult.

[ptmorris1] 13/11/2022 19:22

Hey Muttley, if you Septics didn't keep fiddling your election counts then things may well be better over there.
#BananaRepublic.

[releasethekraken] 13/11/2022 15:46

'HUGE PREMIUM TAKEOVER TBA IMMINENTLY'.BIGDOG Reiterates - "MY CONVICTION BUY OF THE MILLENNIUM".FILL YER BOOTS

[releasethekraken] 13/11/2022 15:45

It has an effect on new investors/ weak investors.If it had no effect clowns here and at LSE wouldn't be constantly at it.It serves to inhibit interest.

[shortsqueezer] 13/11/2022 14:09

Looks like the reprobate has been woken up to do a shift. Not a clue what it's saying but rest assured it's going to be an extension of the continuous drivel that I blocked it for ten years ago. Good that it needs to be paid for casting negative posts here to suppress the share price. Although I'm certain it has no effect whatsoever ?

[habshan] 13/11/2022 14:04

Bigdog - "Do have a look back at the past 12 years to remind yourselves how often it's been predicted that an oil law is close, lol."

As any investor should know Sarah:-

"Past Performance Is Not Indicative Of Future Results."

[bigdog5] 13/11/2022 13:55

Do have a look back at the past 12 years to remind yourselves how often it's been predicted that an oil law is close, lol. Usually it's said to be "imminent" but now its 6 months away!! And it's already one month into it, innit, lol.

Hey highlander7, how's all your Yankee election predictions looking, lol.

You and Stockport are a win double with your failed predictions but so consistent:-)

[shortsqueezer] 13/11/2022 12:31

Everything looking very positive now. I might consider increasing my position here. Another six months is nothing when you've been here 12 years or more. Now where's that next divi ?

[nufc9] 13/11/2022 12:12

Erbil-Baghdad oil issue to be resolved in six months: Iraqi official

The oil issue between Erbil and Baghdad will be resolved in the coming six months through the parliament, an Iraqi official told Rudaw on Friday.

“There is significant progress in the relations of Erbil and Baghdad. At this stage, the delegations are ready to resume visits and hopefully we will reach an agreement to resolve the issues through drafting a relevant law in less than six months,” Laith Abdul-Hussein, head of Iraqi oil ministry's legal office, told Rudaw’s Mohammed Sheikh Fatih on Friday.

Tension between Erbil and Baghdad has been high since the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court in February deemed the Kurdistan Region’s oil and gas law “unconstitutional”, hence striking the independence of the Region’s energy sector and jeopardizing its industry. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has repeatedly challenged the constitutionality of the court’s ruling.

After he was tasked with the formation of the new government and appointed prime minister-designate recently, Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani said that the upcoming Iraqi government will be committed to work “according to the constitution” in strengthening the relationship between Erbil and Baghdad, and “settling disputes and issues that have been lingering for a long time.”

Abdul-Hussein said that the new cabinet’s agenda “clearly states the importance of resolving oil issues between Baghdad and Erbil. These issues have been there for years but will be resolved in the coming six months.”

Erbil-Baghdad issues are related to the analysis of the Iraqi Constitution's articles, he noted.

Sudani said Tuesday that Erbil and Baghdad have the willingness to resolve pressing issues between them, adding that they should do so “professionally.”

“Regarding issues - such as oil, budget, border crossings and others - between Baghdad and Erbil, they should be resolved. They should not continue. There is a serious willingness from the [Kurdistan] Region,” he said during a presser in Baghdad, adding that Baghdad is also willing to resolve the issues.

[nestoframpers] 13/11/2022 10:10

If the Kurds give up all the loop holes that enable oil smuggling then ICG will pass it IMO. That and all oil discovered prior to 07 goes through SOMO any after gets sold through KOMO as in constitution, seems fair.

[punter26] 13/11/2022 09:07

2007 Iraqi hydrocarbon law draft suitable for Kurdistan Region: KRG advisor
Rudaw 12.11.22


"ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - A 2007 draft for an Iraqi oil and gas law could be suitable for the Kurdistan Region after some modification, an advisor to the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) told Rudaw on Friday, as Erbil keeps emphasizing the need for a joint hydrocarbons law to resolve pending issues with Baghdad"...

...“There are three drafts for an oil and gas law in Iraq,” Bewar Khinsi, advisor to Kurdistan Region’s Prime Minister Masrour Barzani told Rudaw’s Hemin Baban on Friday, adding “the first of which is the 2007 draft which was somewhat satisfactory to the Kurdistan Region and now needs to be amended and could prove to be the best one.”

The advisor claimed that the other two drafts were unsatisfactory to the Kurdistan Region, stressing that Erbil should avoid discussing them with Baghdad.

The KRG on Wednesday formed a delegation to partake in negotiations with Baghdad over outstanding issues, including the topic of oil and gas.

“It is very important for the Kurdistan Region to prepare a delegation of well-informed legal and oil experts to negotiate with Baghdad, and be aware of all the legal gaps and know all the details of the oil and gas process, to prevent the composition of draft that is against the interests of the Kurdistan Region,” Khinsi added"...

[highlander7] 13/11/2022 05:02

Not just Hunter Biden Cicero, there is also the matter of Insider dealing by Nancy and her husband. It made them both millionaires. Then the collusion by the FBI/CIA when investigating Trump. The next year is going to be interesting.

[cicero666] 13/11/2022 00:33

Nest.
The House needs a new Speaker, as Nancy has 'gone to foreign lands'.(acc. to Trump)
The new Speaker will be 'third in line to the throne' and just as Nancy tried twice, to impeach DJT and failed, so the new incumbent of the position can do likewise to Faux Joe and Cameltoe. Hunter Bidens laptop has all to bring down the whole House of Criminals.
Who could be the new Speaker?

[nestoframpers] 12/11/2022 17:57

Trump is the controlled opposition for the globalists I reckon. Glad yo be wrong but not seen anything to suggest otherwise .


G.E Griffin - The Quigley formula

[0ili0] 12/11/2022 10:45

I'm voting to keep the Board at next AGM. Don't mention the dividends, you'll wake the trolls 😉

🛢️
29312;💭

[nestoframpers] 12/11/2022 10:18

Yes I will vote Reform , the UK is finished for us oldies if a proper Conservative approach isn't taken up asap . When / if GKP gets sold I'll just be in the UK 6 months a year so I might cheer up a bit ;o)

The constant 'nippling' at our culture by woke PC morons is designed to demoralise us , 'they' have plans you see.

[highlander7] 12/11/2022 09:51

Nest it is typical of that arrogant , unaware , self serving idiot. Also his party that approved it. They are not saying too much about that now are they ? How many dead Ukrainans are they responsible for ? and not a cheep from their lackeys in the media.

Get rid of the lot of them. Vote REFORMUK.

H7

[nestoframpers] 12/11/2022 09:17

oil related snippets from 286

"The first condition for stability is resolving Baghdad's issues with the Kurdistan Region. This is a requirement for anyone who governs Baghdad. The Kurdistan Region, in return, truly seeks to address these problems and knows it is better to support Baghdad."

Barzani laments Baghdad's approach to the oil issue. "They always tie the entire issue to Iraq's sovereignty. But, of course, we do not intend to violate it; our perspective about the oil and gas file differs significantly from Baghdad's. We consider oil as a commercial commodity that should be used to benefit Iraqi citizens and, as a result, provide services to the entire Iraqi population."

He also addressed another sensitive issue, "Even though the Kurdistan Region possesses oil, it is not independent. It may be able to deliver prosperity to Kurdistan's population, but it will not be a reason for independence because the Kurdistan Region's terrain is complex. As a result, Baghdad's view and concept of the Kurdistan Region, a key partner, must alter, and this must be recognized."

Barzani was anxious to state unequivocally that he "does not blame Baghdad entirely", to avoid being misunderstood. Both sides must learn from their mistakes in the past, and I believe we have an opportunity to do so now. I do not want to imply that Baghdad is solely to blame, and I see no reason to engage in this dispute. We have a constitution that stipulates that these are our duties and rights, and we want to perform our duties while also demanding our rights, no more, no less."

Oil and Turkey

On the judicial file between Ankara and Baghdad over oil, Barzani stressed the need to be cautious and reasonable, recalling what Turkey did: "It was an aid to the Kurdistan Region by allowing us to extend an oil tanker pipeline from the Kurdistan Region to the port of Ceyhan, and we believe that this was an aid to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region together. We also believe that going with this issue to an international court will not solve any problem between the two countries."

"We are neighbors, and Iraq is an important partner for Turkey. Therefore, I urge Baghdad and the current prime minister to address this matter realistically. This issue must be settled amicably and through dialogue between Turkey and Iraq," he said, adding that "we in the Kurdistan Region are willing to play a vital role in this regard."