KUWAIT: Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) and bp signed the extension of the Enhanced Technical Services Agreement (ETSA) between both companies on Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026.
The agreement enables bp to bring expertise in enhanced oil recovery to the Greater Burgan oil field and develop local capabilities with KOC to manage the development of South and East Kuwait fields through 50 secondment opportunities of bp’s technical experts.
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) CEO, and bp Executive Vice President, Gas & Low Carbon Energy, William Lin, and signed by bp Regional President MENA Nader Zaki and KOC Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Al-Eidan, the agreement paves the way for both companies to collaboratively progress Kuwait’s most strategic asset fields.
Originally signed in 2016 for a period of 10 years, the agreement will now extend through to March 2029. The ETSA extension is in alignment with KPC’s strategic production targets. This achievement highlights the sustained dedication of both companies to drive progress in Kuwait’s energy sector.
“bp’s commitment to Kuwait dates back to our participation in the discovery of the Greater Burgan oil field in the 1930s, and we appreciate the trust placed in our expertise in giant oil and gas fields to continue to help develop this important strategic asset,” William Lin said.
“This is another example of the deep relationships we’ve formed across governments, partners and supply chains in the regions where we operate. We look forward to continuing our strong collaboration with Kuwait and to working with KOC to help support the country’s long-term energy resilience.”
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