ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Oil production at the Sarsang and Atrush oil fields in the Kurdistan Region’s northwestern province of Duhok failed to recover in the first quarter of 2026 following a sharp downturn, according to recent industry reports.
According to data covering the first three months of 2026, output at both the Sarsang and Atrush fields fell by around 50 percent. Operations have effectively remained suspended since March 2, and production had not resumed as of the latest reporting period.
A report released by ShaMaran Petroleum Corp. detailed the following production levels for the first quarter of 2026:
- Atrush Field: Averaged 20,600 barrels per day (bpd).
- Sarsang Field: Averaged 15,300 bpd.
The figures mark a steep decline compared to the first quarter of 2025, when Atrush produced 35,300 bpd and Sarsang produced 29,900 bpd.
Despite the drop in output, the company reported higher revenue. Total revenue for Q1 2026 reached $38 million, a six percent increase from the $35.9 million recorded during the same period in 2025.
Industry analysts attributed the revenue growth to the resumption of oil exports through the Iraq-Turkey pipeline to the Port of Ceyhan, allowing the company to sell its inventory at international market prices instead of lower local rates.
The report also said the Sarsang oil field was targeted in two separate attacks during the ongoing regional conflict:
- March 5: An explosion targeted the field’s processing and refining equipment.
- April 1: A second strike hit the field’s storage facilities.
While the attacks caused infrastructure damage that contributed to the continued shutdown, the company confirmed there were no casualties or injuries in either incident.
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