Pakistan Petroleum Operations in Iraq

= History =

The contracts signed following Iraq's fourth licensing round in 2012 marked the start of Pakistan Petroleum's work in Iraq.

= Activities and Contracts =

Block 8
In 2012 PPL signed a gas exploration contract with the Iraqi government to explore for natural gas in Block 8 in Diyala and Wasit provinces in eastern Iraq. CEO Asim Khan commented that "we are planning to spend a minimum of $100 million to start exploration activities and we might need additional $400 million as investments."

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