Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd. is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Bermuda. The company's principal operations are located in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, where it operates the Shaikan oil field, one of the largest onshore developments in the region. Gulf Keystone holds a significant working interest in the Shaikan Production Sharing Contract and generates its revenue primarily through crude oil sales. The company focuses on maximizing production capacity and unlocking further upside potential within its existing asset base. While historically involved in other regions such as Algeria, Gulf Keystone has consolidated its strategic focus entirely on its Kurdistan operations.