Kosmos Energy KOS Exploration Expense
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Reported directly by Kosmos Energy in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:ExplorationExpense.
The official record: Kosmos Energy’s 10-Q, filed May 5, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is Kosmos Energy's exploration expense?
- Kosmos Energy (KOS) reported exploration expense of $19.74M in Q1 2026.
- How has Kosmos Energy's exploration expense changed year-over-year?
- Kosmos Energy's exploration expense increased by 104.2% year-over-year, from $9.67M to $19.74M.
- What is the long-term trend for Kosmos Energy's exploration expense?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Kosmos Energy's exploration expense has grown at a 36.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $65.38M to $223.62M.
- What does exploration expense mean?
- This metric captures the costs associated with geological studies, seismic data acquisition, and drilling activities aimed at identifying new petroleum reserves. As an exploration-focused company, these expenses are critical for long-term reserve replacement and future production growth. High levels of exploration expense indicate an aggressive strategy to expand the resource base.