The London-listed company posted a loss after tax of $26.4 million, compared to a loss of $31.36 for the first half of 2012.
It started commercial production from its Shaikan oilfield in mid-July and said that by early September the field was producing oil at a rate of 12,400 barrels per day.
In the outlook of its half yearly report, Gulf Keystone said it was on track to increase output from the first Shaikan production facility to 20,000 bpd by the end of this year.
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