Baghdad – September 6, 2025
EMPIRE FUEL INDUSTRIES took part in the Baghdad International Energy Forum 2025, a major gathering attended by leading national and international institutions operating across the oil, gas, and energy sectors. The forum provided a strategic setting for in-depth dialogue on the future of Iraq’s energy landscape and the country’s transition toward advanced downstream industries.
Throughout the event, the company’s Chief Executive Officer held a series of high-level meetings with senior officials from the Iraqi Ministry of Oil. These engagements included discussions with Deputy Ministers and directors of key technical formations. The meetings focused on national energy priorities and future cooperation aimed at strengthening Iraq’s petroleum infrastructure, improving operational efficiency, and expanding domestic industrial capabilities.
One of the most significant moments of the forum was the CEO’s official meeting with Mr. Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of OPEC. The discussions centered on strategic pathways to advance Iraq’s downstream sector and increase the added value derived from the country’s oil resources—moving beyond crude exports toward integrated energy manufacturing and industrial growth.
Key Discussion Themes
- Expansion opportunities in Iraq’s downstream and value-added petroleum industries.
- Cooperation between EMPIRE FUEL INDUSTRIES and the Ministry’s technical entities to introduce advanced technologies in processing, storage, and energy management.
- Confirmation from the Ministry of Oil of its support for private-sector initiatives aligned with the country’s long-term energy strategy.
- Review of OPEC’s ongoing initiatives to strengthen industrial capabilities across member states and reinforce Iraq’s position as a leading regional energy hub.
- Identification of joint investment opportunities involving the Iraqi private sector and international partners in petrochemicals and oil-field services.
Company Statement
Our meetings with the OPEC Secretary General and the Deputy Ministers of the Iraqi Ministry of Oil reinforce EMPIRE FUEL INDUSTRIES’ commitment to supporting Iraq’s industrial transformation. We are dedicated to advancing high-value energy projects that create real economic and developmental impact.
Looking Ahead
EMPIRE FUEL INDUSTRIES is now coordinating with the Ministry of Oil to define joint project pathways focused on downstream development, engineering solutions, production enhancement, and industrial diversification in line with Iraq’s 2025–2030 national energy strategy.
The company remains committed to cultivating strong partnerships with government institutions and international industry leaders. Through these collaborations, EMPIRE FUEL INDUSTRIES aims to contribute to building a resilient, competitive, and diversified energy sector—positioning Iraq as a regional powerhouse in the global energy landscape.
