Kosmos Energy Ltd. (NYSE: KOS) saw a 38.04% surge in share price from January 7 to January 14, 2026, making it one of the top-performing energy stocks of the week.

Kosmos Energy (KOS) is a prominent deepwater exploration and production company dedicated to meeting the world’s increasing energy demands.

Kosmos Energy (KOS) continued its upward trend after successful drilling in its West African assets, with expectations of producing over 10,000 barrels of oil per day from the Jubilee field in Ghana.

Kosmos Energy (KOS) obtained approval from the Ghanaian government to extend licenses for its West Cape Three Points and Deep Water Tano Petroleum Agreements until 2040.

Kosmos Energy (KOS) reported successful operations at its GTA LNG project in Mauritania and Senegal, with a peak production rate of about 3 mtpa and expectations of increased cargo lifting in 2026.

Despite recent gains, Kosmos Energy’s (KOS) share price has dropped by over 66% in the past year.

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