Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) is an international upstream oil and gas company wholly owned by Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. Established in 1981 and headquartered in Kuwait City, KUFPEC acquires, explores, develops, and produces crude oil, natural gas, and condensate outside Kuwait. The company participates in both operated and non-operated ventures across the Middle East and North Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, including offshore and onshore assets in the North Sea.
KUFPEC’s portfolio includes significant gas and condensate interests, as well as participation in projects linked to liquefied natural gas (LNG). Its activities support regional energy supply and provide key feedstocks for power generation and petrochemical value chains. The company focuses on reserve and production growth through exploration, appraisal, development, and brownfield optimization, with an emphasis on operational reliability and HSE performance.