{"id":290,"date":"2023-05-22T04:30:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T04:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.oceanthemes.site\/makaffo\/?page_id=290"},"modified":"2026-01-11T09:10:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T09:10:43","slug":"project-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/karog-blockdmcc.com\/?page_id=290","title":{"rendered":"Project Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A Strategic Upstream Energy Project in Iraq <\/h2>\t <\/div>\r\n\t \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Khliesiea Block<\/strong> covers approximately 8,177 km\u00b2<\/strong> of high-potential acreage rich in natural gas and condensate resources. It represents a cornerstone of Iraq\u2019s upstream expansion strategy, strengthening gas supply diversification for power generation and industrial use.<\/p>

Operated by KAR OG KH BLOCK DMCC<\/strong> under the EDPC framework and in partnership with Midland Oil Company (MdOC)<\/strong>, the project is implemented in strict compliance with Iraqi law and international standards for safety, transparency, and environmental protection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Key Message<\/h3>

The Khliesiea Project stands as a cornerstone of Iraq\u2019s energy future\u2014transforming untouched lands into a new source of energy, opportunity, and sustainable growth. With innovation, integrity, and national pride, KAR OG KH BLOCK DMCC<\/strong> is driving Iraq\u2019s upstream transformation\u2014powering today and protecting tomorrow.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Investment and Scale<\/h2>

The Khliesiea Project is among Iraq\u2019s most strategic upstream investments, designed to enhance domestic energy independence and support long-term growth.<\/p>

  • Contract Area:<\/strong> 8,177 km\u00b2<\/li>
  • Contract Type:<\/strong> Exploration, Development and Production Contract (EDPC)<\/li>
  • Partner:<\/strong> Midland Oil Company (MdOC) \u2013 Iraqi state-owned company<\/li><\/ul>

    The project is implemented under Iraqi law, ensuring full regulatory compliance and transparency. It serves as a model of cooperation between Iraq\u2019s public institutions and private-sector innovation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    At Khliesiea, the core value of the operation is its human resource with their intellectual properties.<\/p>

    More than 350 direct and indirect jobs will be created, with over 85% of the workforce being Iraqi nationals, particularly from both Anbar and Nineveh governorates<\/p>

    KAR\u2019s commitment extends beyond employment \u2014 it focuses on empowerment.<\/p>

    The project includes structured training, mentorship, and certification programs in collaboration with MdOC, ensuring smooth transfer of global expertise to local professionals.<\/p>

    Special emphasis is placed on youth inclusion and women\u2019s participation, empowering women, not only in administrative and coordination roles, but also in leadership and field operations.<\/p>

    KAR\u2019s approach ensures that national talent becomes the driving force behind Iraq\u2019s energy transformation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Human Capital & Local Empowerment\u00a0<\/h2>

    At Khliesiea, people are the project\u2019s most valuable asset.<\/p>

    More than 350 direct and indirect jobs<\/strong> will be created, with over 85% Iraqi workforce<\/strong>, particularly from Anbar and Nineveh<\/strong>.<\/p>

    KAR\u2019s commitment extends beyond employment to empowerment, through:<\/p>

    • Structured training, mentorship, and certification programs in collaboration with MdOC<\/li>
    • Knowledge transfer from global expertise to local professionals<\/li>
    • Strong emphasis on youth inclusion and women\u2019s participation, including leadership and field roles<\/li><\/ul>

      National talent is the driving force behind Iraq\u2019s energy transformation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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      Certifications and Recognition<\/h2>
      • Progress toward full ISO 45001<\/strong> and ISO 14001<\/strong> certification<\/li>
      • Full compliance with IMAS 10.40<\/strong> and IMAS 07.30<\/strong> mine-action standards<\/li>
      • Audited by the Ministry of Environment<\/strong> for best-practice compliance<\/li>
      • Commended by Midland Oil Company<\/strong> for transparency, community engagement, and HSE excellence<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        A Strategic Upstream Energy Project in Iraq The Khliesiea Block covers approximately 8,177 km\u00b2 of high-potential acreage rich in natural gas and condensate resources. It represents a cornerstone of Iraq\u2019s upstream expansion strategy, strengthening gas supply diversification for power generation and industrial use. Operated by KAR OG KH BLOCK DMCC under the EDPC framework and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-290","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/karog-blockdmcc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/290","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/karog-blockdmcc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/karog-blockdmcc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karog-blockdmcc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/karog-blockdmcc.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=290"}],"version-history":[{"count":108,"href":"https:\/\/karog-blockdmcc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/290\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3694,"href":"https:\/\/karog-blockdmcc.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/290\/revisions\/3694"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/karog-blockdmcc.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=290"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}