These are comprehensive risk assessment reports, each running to 70–80 pages of original, on-the-ground research into the block’s political, security, and operational landscape. Each report includes detailed stakeholder mapping, political risk and asset appraisals, an operational overview, and an assessment of corporate social responsibility (CSR) considerations, underpinned by extensive on-the-ground mapping of locations, communities, and stakeholders across the block. Sample reports are available to download below — if you require the full report, contact us for more information. For background on oil trading and gas infrastructure risk across the region, see our article on Kurdistan Region oil and gas trading and infrastructure.
Gwer-Hamdaniya Block
The Gwer-Hamdaniya Block lies in territory disputed between the federal government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Regional Government, an area the KRG lost operational control of in 2017. It is home to Christian, Shabak, Kakai, and Arab communities, and its post-conflict security landscape remains shaped by competing armed actors. Our report maps these stakeholders and assesses the block’s distinct political and security risk profile.
Hawler Block
The Hawler License Area is operated by OP Hawler Kurdistan Limited, a subsidiary of Forza Petroleum, alongside the Kurdistan Regional Government and Zeg Oil and Gas. The licence covers four fields — Banan, Demir Dagh, Zey Gawra, and Ain al Safra — near Erbil. Our report covers the block’s stakeholder mapping, asset appraisal, and operational risk considerations.
Kurdamir Block
The Kurdamir Block, developed alongside the neighbouring Topkhana block, has passed through several operators since early exploration by Talisman and later Repsol, and now sits within WesternZagros’ Kurdistan Region portfolio. Our report covers the block’s political risk, stakeholder mapping, and asset appraisal.
Sarsang Block
The Sarsang Block sits north of Dohuk on the Zagros fold belt and is operated by HKN Energy, which holds a 62% interest under a production sharing contract covering the producing Swara Tika and East Swara Tika fields. Our report covers the block’s stakeholder mapping, political risk and asset appraisals, and operational overview.
Topkhana Block
Located roughly 90 kilometres southeast of Kirkuk, the Topkhana Block — combined with the neighbouring Kurdamir block — holds an estimated 5 trillion cubic feet of gas and 900 million barrels of recoverable crude, and was acquired by WesternZagros from Repsol in 2025. Our report assesses the block’s stakeholder landscape, political risk, and CSR considerations.