The regional government in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan said the deals were with affiliates and subsidiaries of TNK-BP, Korea National Oil Corporation, Hillwood, Sterling Energy and Aspect Energy.
"These five (contracts) are yet another clear expression of confidence in the strength and stability of the Kurdistan Region," Ashti Hawrami, the KRG Minister for Natural Resources in a statement. "And they (will) produce very comprehensive returns for the people of Iraq."
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