Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) is the upstream subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) responsible for the exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas within the State of Kuwait. The company operates and maintains Kuwait’s oil and gas reservoirs, drilling programs, gathering centers, and export facilities across major fields, including heavy oil and gas projects, with a focus on reservoir management, safety, and environmental stewardship.
For the chemical and refining value chain, KOC’s production of crude oil, associated gas, and natural gas liquids provides essential feedstocks to Kuwait’s downstream sector, including refineries and petrochemical operations. Its work on gas handling, sour gas treatment, and flaring reduction influences the reliability and quality of feedstock supply, supporting broader industrial energy needs and the development of Kuwait’s hydrocarbons-based manufacturing base.
