The specialized oil and petrochemical delegation from Khuzestan has been dispatched to the third international exhibition and conference on oil, gas, energy, and petrochemicals in Basra (Iraq Expo OGEP 2026). This exhibition will take place over three days from January 1 to 3, 2026, in the city of Basra, Iraq, and is designed to create opportunities for collaboration and the exchange of technical knowledge in the energy and petrochemical sectors.
Details of the Delegation Dispatch
The Secretary-General of the Khuzestan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture stated that this delegation consists of experts and specialists related to the oil and petrochemical industry. It is expected that this dispatch will strengthen commercial and technical relations between Iran and Iraq and provide new opportunities for investment and collaboration in the energy sectors.
Goals and Outcomes
The third international exhibition and conference on oil, gas, energy, and petrochemicals in Basra is considered an important platform for the exchange of information and new technologies in the energy industry. This event provides a suitable opportunity for Iranian companies to showcase their capabilities in various fields of oil and petrochemicals and benefit from the experiences of other countries. Given the high capacities of oil and gas fields in Khuzestan, this delegation can significantly contribute to the expansion of bilateral cooperation.
Moreover, considering the production capacities of the oil fields in Khuzestan, including the Omidiyeh and Aghajari oil fields, it is expected that this exhibition will serve as an opportunity to introduce the potentials of these fields and attract foreign investors. According to estimates, the production capacity of the oil fields in Khuzestan reaches over 2 million barrels per day in total.
