Attack on Sarsang Field

An unidentified drone attacked the Sarsang oilfield in Iraqi Kurdistan. The explosion occurred at one of the field's processing facilities. All personnel were safely accounted for and no injuries were reported.

Response and Ownership

The operator, HKN Energy, has initiated a full assessment and is coordinating with local authorities to manage the response and ensure community safety. The field's ownership is split between ShaMaran Petroleum (18%), HKN Energy (62%), and the Kurdistan Regional Government (20%).

Impact on Operations and Production

The attack follows the suspension of operations at Sarsang and the neighboring Atrush field days earlier, a precaution taken due to escalating retaliation risks after a US-led attack on Iran. ShaMaran also holds a 50% indirect stake in Atrush. Combined, the two fields produced a gross total of 58,400 barrels of oil per day in 2025. This is not the first attack on Sarsang, which was also targeted in July of the previous year.

Broader Export Implications

Both fields are linked to the Iraq-Turkey export pipeline, which runs to the port of Ceyhan. Due to the suspensions of operations in Kurdistani oilfields, the flow of Iraqi crude through this pipeline has halted again.