Norwegian oil and gas operator DNO ASA announced on Thursday that production and field operations at the Tawke oil field in the Kurdistan region have rebounded following significant floods.

The floods, caused by melting snow in Turkey and heavy rainfall in the region, resulted in the destruction of large sections of the Khabur River's banks, damaged roads, and disrupted the loading of tanker trucks for customer deliveries, as per a statement from DNO ASA. 

The flooding compelled DNO to temporarily halt operations at the Tawke oil field, while operations at the Peshkabir oil field, unaffected by the floods, continued.

During a ten-day period, gross license production dropped from over 80,000 barrels per day to an average of 65,000 barrels. However, by March 30, 2024, DNO had managed to restore production levels to pre-flood levels, employing measures to mitigate flood risks, assess damage, and implement corrective measures, including the installation of additional truck loading facilities.