TotalEnergies and Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the 5th Kuwait Oil & Gas Show and Conference held in Kuwait, with the aim of strengthening technical cooperation between the two entities.
The signing ceremony was attended by key energy sector leaders, including Patrick Pouyanné, President and CEO of TotalEnergies; Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Sabah, CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation; and Ahmad Jaber Al-Eidan, CEO of KOC, highlighting the strategic relevance of the agreement.
This agreement is part of a series of initiatives presented at KOGS 2026 to integrate global expertise with Kuwait’s energy development priorities.
Focus on resource studies and exploration
The MoU focuses on conducting joint technical studies to evaluate new exploration opportunities in Kuwait, where TotalEnergies will contribute its specialized expertise in exploration and subsurface resources.
These studies aim to inform future hydrocarbon development projects and strengthen the technical basis for long-term strategic decisions in the country.
The heart of the agreement is the conduct of technical studies related to new exploration opportunities within Kuwait, for which TotalEnergies will contribute its expertise in hydrocarbon exploration and production.
This technical component not only boosts the development of oil resources, but also positions TotalEnergies as a key supporter of Kuwait’s energy growth strategy in the coming decades.
In addition, the cooperation seeks to expand local expertise in exploration technologies, with a view to future projects that could improve the country’s competitiveness in the global energy market.
Regional strategic vision and impact
The partnership reflects the shared ambition to contribute to Kuwait’s resource development goals, with TotalEnergies deepening its relationship with KOC over the long term.
Patrick Pouyanné noted that the agreement not only strengthens technical cooperation, but also lays the groundwork for future energy projects aligned with the country’s economic and sustainability priorities.
The agreement is part of a broader trend of collaboration between international energy majors and state-owned companies in the Middle East to optimize energy resources and advance shared technical capabilities.
The alliance reinforces the trend of international oil companies collaborating with national companies in the Middle East to optimize resources and technical capabilities, reflecting a shared focus on efficiency and new discoveries.
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