Recognised Regional Independent – Natural
Mitigant for Political and Operational Risk
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Recognition as a
Capable Indigenous
Operator
KE was established by a team well known in the regional oil and gas sector, as well as with IOCs
operating in MENA
Since inception KE has demonstrated a high standard of technical capability and has been recognised
by regulators and NOCs
KE has a strong regional network, which it leverages to access new opportunities as well as support
existing operations
Better on the
Ground Presence
KE has strong country teams in each of its operational regions
Teams are led by experienced regional managers and employ a significant number of locals
KE has a strong link and understanding of national and local governmental objectives as well as
community, which positions it favourably to mitigate risk
Demonstrated Track
Record of Managing
Risk
KE’s operations in Egypt did not suffer any significant interruptions throughout the political instability
and has now improved significantly
KE has always collected its outstanding receivables and has not incurred any bad debt with
EGPC
KE is delivering the Siba project in Iraq on track and on budget working efficiently with Government
bureaucracy
In Yemen Block 5, currently working on a project to supply electricity to the surrounding community
which will improve the relationship with the locals
KE has formed a Crisis Management Team to monitor and deal with various situation during times of
high alert due to unrest in countries of operation
