About SPE & IPIW
Led by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE International) – Central Iraq Section, IPIW is Iraq’s landmark technical event for the petroleum industry.
SPE International is a not-for-profit professional technical association with more than 129,900 members in 148 countries engaged in the exploration and production of oil and gas and related energy resources. SPE delivers solutions and empowers people to drive the energy industry forward. Members gain access to premier programs, content, and events designed to accelerate professional growth and career development, while fostering a strong network and sense of community. SPE maintains offices in Calgary, Dallas, Dubai, Houston and Kuala Lumpur., with 203 professional sections and 426 student chapters worldwide as of 2024.
SPE Central Iraq Section
The SPE Central Iraq Section (SPE CIS) is section No, 225 of SPE International, was originally established as the SPE Baghdad Section in 2015 and upgraded in 2024 to SPE CIS to cover eight provinces in central Iraq.
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The Iraq Petroleum Industry Workshop (IPIW) is a premier SPE-led event in Iraq that brings together government leaders, international oil companies, industry experts, and academics to exchange knowledge, showcase innovations, and discuss the future of Iraq’s oil and gas sector. The workshop serves as a strategic platform for technical dialogue, collaboration, and fostering partnerships that support sustainable growth in the oil and gas industry in Iraq.
In this video, the Chairperson of the SPE International – Central Iraq Section and member of the Higher Organizing Committee, Dr. Kareem A. Alwan (Hilal Al-Basra, Iraq), together with the Section Vice Chairperson (Chairperson-Elect) and Chairman of the Operations and Promotion Committee, Mr. Baraa Zubaidi (Petroleum R&D Center, Iraq), share key facts and statistics about IPIW 2025 and reflect on the scale and impact of the workshop.
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