Norwegian oil company DNO ASA has resumed production at its Tawke and Peshkabir oilfields in the Kurdistan Region. The company had paused operations due to regional security tensions linked to the U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran.
DNO stopped drilling and production on February 28, 2026, as a precaution. It said the move aimed to protect staff and assets during rising regional risks.
Two wells drilled in December 2025 and January 2026 had already started production at the Tawke field. However, the company halted all activity after the escalation in late February.
Operations restarted on April 9. DNO said crews returned to workover existing wells. They also resumed an eight-well drilling program to increase output at Tawke and Peshkabir.
The suspension caused a sharp production drop. Output fell to 39,600 barrels per day in the first quarter of 2026. This compares to 57,951 barrels per day in the previous quarter.
DNO also reported that it sold its net entitlement oil from Kurdistan to a local buyer. The average price stood at $31 per barrel during the period.The company plans to publish its full first-quarter 2026 financial results on May 7.
Oil operations in the Kurdistan Region remain sensitive to regional instability. Past conflicts have repeatedly disrupted production and export activities.
Despite recent disruptions, DNO said it will continue its drilling program. The company aims to stabilize production and improve long-term output from its assets in the region.