Abstract

Kurdistan region of Iraq became one of the active areas for onshore oil and gas exploration in recent years.In spite of the continuing progress made in exploration, drilling, completion and production combined with the improving infrastructure which is expected to allow Kurdistan Region of Iraq to be a significant factor in the oil world there is some challenges face this progress. The article gives an overview of the oil and gas reserves production capacity and cost of oil and gas, in addition to highlighting the challenges to oil sector and the guides to improving the management of oil and gas industry in Kurdistan region.

Keywords: Kurdistan region of Iraq; Oil and gas industry; Challenges; Management