Taqa seeks Kurdish approval to start pumping oil

(MENAFN) Abu Dhabi National Energy (Taqa) seeks an approval to transfer 30,000 barrels per day (bpd) from its field in Kurdistan in Iraq, The National reported. The oil company is currently discussing its development plan with the Kurdish government to get approval for pumping its oil. While 30,000 bpd are considered very little, Taqa is planning to expand its production further as the Kurdish government seeks to increase its exports. Taqa owns 53.2 percent stake in the Atrush field in the Kurdish region which it bought from General Exploration Partners at the end of last year.