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20 Oct 2026, 07:24 UTC · 1h ago
Gulf Keystone Petroleum to merge with neighboring producer ShaMaran
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum is significantly scaling its asset base and returning capital via a $50 million special dividend through a merger with ShaMaran. While the merger provides substantial growth and a new valuation floor for ShaMaran, the benefit is slightly tempered by supply chain delays pushing water handling facility start-up into Q2 2027.
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- In context
The all-share merger creates a producer valued at over $1 billion with 53,000 barrels per day production and includes a $50 million special dividend for shareholders.
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