The Economic Deputy Office of the Prime Minister has announced plans to commence exploration and extraction at the Kushk–Tirpul oilfield in western Afghanistan.
According to a statement from the office, a contract for the exploration and extraction of seven blocks of the Kushk–Tirpul oilfield, spanning 14,871 square kilometers—has been signed with Delta International, a private Saudi Arabian company.
The company will invest up to $200 million during the exploration phase.
The oilfield covers a total area of 23,000 square kilometers and is located in Herat and Badghis provinces.
