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Kuwait’s KPC Signs $16 Billion Lease and Leaseback Deal for Oil Pipeline Network
EnergyNow.com · September 5, 2026 · Week 2026-36
Summary
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has secured $16 billion through a large-scale lease and leaseback agreement for its oil pipeline network. This financial strategy allows the state-owned company to unlock significant capital from its existing infrastructure assets, likely to fund future capex or support the state budget, while maintaining operational control.
Strategic Implication
The transaction highlights a growing trend among Gulf NOCs to use sophisticated financial instruments to fund ambitious expansion plans without resorting to traditional debt markets.