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SUMMARY:SPE Symposium: “Beyond Graduation— Insights From Industry Professionals to Get Ahead\, Get Funded\, and Get Hired"
DESCRIPTION:Join the SPE Symposium – “Beyond Graduation— Insights From Industry Professionals to Get Ahead\, Get Funded\, and Get Hired”\n\n  \nA unique event that empowers oil and gas-related discipline students and fresh graduates with the tools to stand out in the Iraqi crowded oil & gas job market. \n \nAre you a student or a recent graduate in oil and gas related disciplines?Do you want to stand out in today’s crowded job market and secure your place in international oil and gas companies? \nSPE International – Central Iraq Section is proud to invite you to the SPE Symposium 2025\, held under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Juma’a S. Chiad\, President of the University of Al-Karkh for Science. \n\nMeet Our Speakers:\n  \n1. Baraa Zubaidi\, Dip\, BEng\, MSc\, EMBA\nDeputy Chairperson\, SPE International – Central Iraq Section\n \nBaraa Zubaidi is a Renewable Energy Researcher and Deputy Chairperson of SPE International – Central Iraq Section. He heads the Energy Economics Research Unit at the Iraqi Think Tank for Energy Studies\, Petroleum R&D Center\, Ministry of Oil. With a strong focus on renewable energy integration in the oil and gas sector\, Baraa combines technical & economic expertise with strategic leadership. He is a Chevening\, UNITAR\, and IRENA Youth I ACT alumnus. His academic credentials include an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering from Heriot-Watt University\, UK\, an EMBA from Quantic School of Businesses and Technology\, US\, and a BEng and Diploma in Electricity from MUC and BOTI. He has received 12 honors/Awards and actively supports youth empowerment and sustainable development. \n  \n2. Ahmed Hashim\nProjects Readiness Team Lead\nBritish Petroleum (BP)\n \nMr. Ahmed Hasim\, a chemical engineer graduated from Al-Nahrain University (2013). He is a seasoned professional in the oil and gas industry with roles at Shell\, Gazprom\, Anton Oil\, and BP\, where he currently serves as a Projects Readiness Team Lead. He has also led training efforts at Ishtar Company and contributed to Gulf Land. Beyond industry\, Ahmed is an entrepreneur and founder of Forsa organization\, promoting innovation and youth empowerment. He’s an alumnus of IYLEP\, UNITAR\, and ILF\, and represented Iraq at the IMF Annual Meetings in Morocco\, discussing global issues such as climate change\, digitalization\, and economic growth \n\nWhy You Should Attend:\n✔️ Learn how to position yourself for top scholarships and jobs✔️ Get practical guidance from industry professionals✔️ Understand international hiring standards✔️ Expand your network with leaders and like-minded peers✔️ Be inspired to be a part of the leading oil and gas company in Iraq. \n\nNote:Admission is free; however\, seating is limited. Priority will be given to members of the SPE Central Iraq Section. \nPlease note: Registration is open exclusively to YPs graduates. Applications from current students will not be considered\, as student participation will be coordinated directly through SPE-affiliated student chapters across Central Iraq. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo register for attendance at the event\, please complete the application form provided below by 11:59pm April 25th\, 2025.
URL:https://spe-centraliraq.org/event/spe-symposium-beyond-graduation-insights-from-industry-professionals-to-get-ahead-get-funded-and-get-hired/
LOCATION:University of Al-Karkh for Science\, Presidency Outdoor Auditorium\, University of Al-Karkh for Science\, Haifa St.\, Baghdad
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SUMMARY:Iraq’s Petroleum Industry Workshop (IPIW): Today’s Innovations for Tomorrow’s Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Iraq’s Petroleum Industry Workshop: Today’s Innovations for Tomorrow’s Challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n“An event designed as Iraq’s flagship petroleum industry workshop\, held under the patronage of H.E. the Prime Minister of Iraq\, and with the support of H.E. the Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs—Minister of Oil.” \n\n\n\n27-28 October\, 2025 Baghdad\, Iraq \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOn the right: H.E. Mr. Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani\, Prime Minister of Iraq. On the left: H.E. Mr. Hayan Abdulghani Al-Sawad\, Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs—Minister of Oil\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\nDownload the Brochure\n\n\n\nDownload the Program (COMING SOON)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrought to you by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUNDER THE PATRONAGE OF\n\n\n\nPrime Minister Government of Republic of Iraq \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT SUPPORTER\n\n\n\nMinistry of Oil Republic of Iraq \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTECHNICAL ORGANIZER\n\n\n\nSociety of Petroleum Engineers (SPE International) – Central Iraq Section \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnder the esteemed Patronage and Presence of H.E. the Prime Minister of Iraq\, Mr. Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani\, and the Presence of H.E. the Deputy of Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil\, Mr. Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad\, we are delighted to announce Iraq’s Petroleum Industry Workshop: Today’s Innovations for Tomorrow’s Challenges\, a pivotal two-day event to be held in Baghdad\, 27-28 October 2025. This workshop is technically organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Central Iraq Section\, in collaboration with Iraq’s Ministry of Oil\, affiliated entities\, and prominent Independent oil companies (IOCs) and service providers operating inside and outside Iraq. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nA SPECIALIZED WORKSHOP\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesigned to be a critical platform\, uniting decision-makers from Iraqi authorities\, operators\, service providers\, subject matter experts\, researchers\, and prospective investors. It will address the technical\, environmental\, and economic challenges tied to field development and production operations in Iraq\, while paving the way for innovative solutions and collaborative opportunities. The workshop aims to enhance the operation of mature and marginal fields\, promote mutual growth for all stakeholders\, and raise awareness of current and future advancements in the upstream oil and gas sector. \n\n\n\n\n\nWELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Basim M. Khudair Deputy Minister of Oil for Upstream Affairs Chairman of the Organizing Committee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“It is my pleasure to welcome you to the IPIW 2025\, a unique platform for industry leaders\, experts\, researchers\, and investors to discuss the future of Iraq’s oil and gas sector. With the support of the Ministry of Oil\, we aim to foster collaboration and expertise exchange to address industry challenges and opportunities. We look forward to your valuable participation in shaping a sustainable future for Iraq’s O&G sector” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nA MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Amir T. Alwazzan\, PhD\, CEng. – Petroleum (UK’S EI & EC)\, EUR-ING (FEANI)\, Chairman of the Technical Committee\, Production Assurance Manager – Planning & Strategy\, Dragon Oil (Holdings) Ltd.\, Dubai\, United Arab Emirates\n\n\n\n\n\n“As we move into a new era recognized with the wide spectrum of the 4th IR implementation; the global oil and gas industry stands on the brink of a significant inevitable transformation. In light of Iraq’s ambitious plans to expand its oil and gas sector\, SPE’s IPIW 2025 provides an excellent platform to hear from the decision makers in Iraq on the de-vilification of what is associated with our industry and champion its sustainability in the country. The event is tailor-made and thematically curated to provide an unprecedented opportunity for operators\, service companies and other industry stakeholders to explore potential opportunities to work closely with their Iraqi counterparts and exchange knowledge on the latest innovative state-of-the-art technical advancements in our industry” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Keynote Speakers \n\n\n\nVoices Shaping the Future of Energy\n\n\n\nDiscover the distinguished leaders and industry visionaries who will share their insights\, experiences\, and forward-looking perspectives at IPIW 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMr. Fayyad Hassan Nehmeh\n\n\n\nAdvisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq for Energy Affairs \n\n\n\n Mr. Fayyad is a petroleum expert with deep expertise across key domains of Iraq’s oil industry\, including manufacturing\, downstream\, and upstream operations. Throughout his distinguished career\, he has held several high-level technical and administrative positions across affiliated companies and directorates within the Ministry of Oil. His leadership roles have included serving as Director General (DG) of the South Oil Company\, DG of the Studies\, Planning\, and Follow-up Directorate\, and DG of the Technical Directorate. He progressed in positions and served as Deputy Minister of Oil for Downstream Affairs and later as Senior Deputy Minister for Upstream Affairs. Currently\, Mr. Nehmeh serves as Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq for Energy Affairs\, where he continues to contribute his extensive knowledge to shaping national energy strategies and supporting the development of the energy sector under the current government. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2nd Keynote Speaker\n\n\n\n(COMING SOON) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMEET THE LEADERS BEHIND THE VISION\n\n\n Get to know the key decision-makers\, industry experts and professionals driving this landmark event. These distinguished professionals from Iraq’s energy sector and international organizations serve as the pillars of the organizing committees\, shaping the work-shop’s goals\, content\, and impact. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOTHER COMMITTEES’\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop presents an exceptional opportunity for local and international companies to explore avenues for cooperation and investment within Iraq’s thriving oil and gas industry. It will feature a keynote speech\,  strategic panel session\, multiple thematic panel discussions\, presentations (based on abstracts)\, technology demonstrations\, and interactive breakout sessions. \n\n\n\nKey Domains of Focus:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n“Where Strategy Meets Technology — Connecting Decision-Makers\, Innovators\, and Investors to Shape the Future of Iraq’s Oil and Gas Sector”\n\n\n\nA set of different activities to make the most of the event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n01 \n\n\n\nStrategic Panel Sessions\n\n\n Bringing together key stakeholders\, including government decision-makers\, the Ministry of Oil\, and international and local oil companies (private sector)\, to discuss major challenges and investment opportunities in Iraq. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n02 \n\n\n\nTechnical Sessions\n\n\n Showcasing cutting-edge technologies and services from global and local oil and gas companies to foster collaboration and promote business partnerships across the O&G value chain. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n03 \n\n\n\nIOC’s Booths\n\n\n Featuring select booths from oil and gas companies\, offering an additional platform for networking\, collaboration\, and post-event engagement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChoose Your Registration Pathway\n\n\n\nWhether you are a technology provider looking to present\, a company aiming to sponsor or a professional interested in attending and networking — choose your registration pathway and be part of IPIW 2025. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now!\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://spe-centraliraq.org/event/theipiw/
LOCATION:Babylon Rotana\, Babylon Rotana Hotel\, Karrada Street\, Baghdad\, Baghdad\, Baghdad\, Iraq
ORGANIZER;CN="SPE Central Iraq Section":MAILTO:info@spe-centraliraq.org
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SUMMARY:SPE CIS Symposium: Meet & Greet with the SPE President
DESCRIPTION:The SPE Central Iraq Section is honored to host the SPE International President for a special professional Symposium titled “Meet & Greet with the SPE International President—Petroleum Engineering Insights & Career Outlook” bringing together academia\, industry leaders\, and future engineers under one platform. The program is designed to deliver practical insights into the petroleum engineering profession\, career outlook\, and industry expectations in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. \nThe event program will feature: \n\nKeynote Speech Address by the SPE International President\n\nPanel Session: Iraq’s Petroleum Engineering Job Market—Current Status and Future Outlook\nMemoranda of Cooperation Announcements\nStudent Chapters & Leadership Meeting\nNetworking & Meet & Greet\n\nParticipants will include representatives from international and national oil companies\, global and local service companies\, universities\, SPE members\, recent graduates\, and petroleum engineering students from major Iraqi universities. \nThis event aims to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry\, support young professionals\, and promote knowledge exchange within Iraq’s oil and gas community. \n\nWho Should Attend:Recent graduates\, petroleum engineers\, petroleum engineering students\, academics\, industry professionals\, and SPE members. \n\nRegistration: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is free of charge\, with priority given to active SPE members. Attendance is subject to prior approval (successful applicants will receive a confirmation email with attendance confirmation before the event). \nRegistration Deadline: Feb 5th\, 2025\, 11:59 AM. \n\n\n\nPlease be advised that event registration has officially closed due to the submission deadline having expired. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://spe-centraliraq.org/event/spe-cis-symposium-meet-greet-with-the-spe-international-president-petroleum-engineering-insights-career-outlook/
LOCATION:Al-Farabi University\, Dora Neighborhood\, Dora Refinery (Al-Masafi) Street – Opposite to Abo Tayara St.\, Baghdad\, Iraq
ORGANIZER;CN="SPE Central Iraq Section":MAILTO:info@spe-centraliraq.org
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SUMMARY:SPE CIS Symposium: Advanced Integrated Production Solutions
DESCRIPTION:The SPE Central Iraq Section is pleased to organize the technical symposium titled “Advanced Integrated Production Solutions”\, hosted by the Ministry of Oil (Petroleum R&D Center) and sponsored by Novomet. \nThe symposium will bring together industry professionals\, technical specialists\, researchers\, academics\, young professionals\, and students to explore advanced technologies that support production efficiency\, equipment reliability\, energy optimisation\, and improved operational performance. \n \n \nDuring the event\, Novomet company experts\, which is a global oilfield services company headquartered in Dubai\, UAE and specializes in artificial lift equipment—primarily electrical submersible pumps (ESPs) will present insights about topics related to: \n\n \n\nPermanent Magnet Motors for ESP Applications\n\nView Abstract\nHide Abstract\n\nPermanent Magnet Motors (PMMs) offer a high-efficiency alternative to conventional induction motors in ESP systems by eliminating rotor current losses and magnetizing current requirements. This results in efficiencies greater than 95%\, higher power density\, and improved thermal performance. PMM-driven ESPs enable higher rotational speeds\, reduced motor size\, and fewer pump stages\, enhancing system flexibility and energy efficiency. The technology supports optimized pump design under varying reservoir conditions while reducing operational energy consumption and thermal constraints. \n\n\n\n \n\nExpanding ESP Applications Using High-Speed PMM Technology\n\nView Abstract\nHide Abstract\n\nHigh-speed PMM-driven ESP systems enable a step-change in ESP deployment by introducing ultra-slim configurations with high power density and thermal stability. These systems allow installation in restricted wellbores\, including damaged casing and 7-in. completions with Y-tools\, and improve the feasibility of rigless deployment across a wider range of production profiles. The reduced system size and intervention complexity expand ESP applications into well unloading\, gas-well dewatering\, and short-term production services\, while improving CAPEX and OPEX efficiency in mature and marginal fields. \n\n\n\n \n\nHorizontal Pumping Systems and Industrial Pumps\n\nView Abstract\nHide Abstract\n\nHorizontal Pumping Systems (HPS) provide a surface-based alternative for high-rate\, low-intake-pressure applications\, with demonstrated operation at suction pressures as low as approximately 0.26 bar. The multistage horizontal configuration\, combined with variable-speed drive control\, enables stable multiphase handling\, flexible operation\, and simplified maintenance. HPS is well suited for booster service\, pipeline transfer\, and water injection\, particularly in brownfield upgrades. Complementary industrial pumps manufactured in accordance with API 610 and ISO 5199 support large-scale fluid handling across oilfield and industrial applications\, improving system efficiency and reducing infrastructure complexity. \n\n\n\n \n\nIPOS: Real-Time ESP Optimization\n\nView Abstract\nHide Abstract\n\nThe Integrated Production Optimization System (IPOS) is a real-time surveillance and control framework for ESP operations\, combining edge data acquisition\, telemetry\, and physics-based diagnostics. It enables early detection of operational instabilities such as gas interference and off-design operation\, reducing misdiagnosed failures and unnecessary interventions. Field deployment across more than 80 wells has demonstrated improved uptime and production recovery\, including the avoidance of ESP workovers and the recovery of approximately 7\,500 barrels through proactive optimization. \n\n\n\n\nThe sessions will be delivered by Novomet experts and technical leaders and aim to promote technical knowledge exchange\, strengthen cooperation between industry professionals\, fostering cooperation among institutions\, and provide participants with practical insights into advanced artificial lift\, pumping\, and digital optimisation technologies. \n\nWho Should Attend\nProduction engineers\, petroleum engineers\, artificial-lift specialists\, operations personnel\, researchers\, academics\, professionals\, and SPE members. \n\nRegistration\nNote: Registration is subject to review and prior approval\, and priority will be given to SPE members. \nSubmitting the registration form does not guarantee participation in the event. All submitted forms will be reviewed\, and only selected applicants will be contacted by email to confirm their attendance. The names of confirmed participants will then be submitted to the Ministry of Oil for the issuance of the required entry permits. \nRegistration Deadline: July 30\, 2026 \nRegister Now
URL:https://spe-centraliraq.org/event/spe-cis-symposium-advanced-integrated-production-solutions/
LOCATION:Al-Aqsa Hall | قاعة الاقصى\, Ministry of Oil | وزارة النفط\, Baghdad | بغداد\, Iraq
ORGANIZER;CN="SPE Central Iraq Section":MAILTO:info@spe-centraliraq.org
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