At 9:30 AM Iraq local time on February 13th, 2025, Hayan Abdul Ghani, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil of Iraq, met with a delegation from ZPEC led by Senior Vice President Geng Xianliang at the Ministry of Oil headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq. The exchange strengthened communication and mutual trust between the Iraqi Ministry of Oil and ZPEC, laying a solid foundation for the smooth implementation of the East Baghdad North and Middle Furat Oilfield projects.

Also present at the meeting were Bassem Mohammed Khudair, Deputy Minister of Oil for Extraction Affairs, and Bassim Tahir Abid, General Manager of the Oil Contracts and Licensing Directorate.

The discussions took place in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere. Hayan Abdul Ghani congratulated ZPEC on the successful signing of the East Baghdad North and Middle Furat Oilfield projects. He emphasized that the Iraqi government, relevant departments of the Ministry of Oil, and the Middle Oil Company (MdOC) would provide comprehensive support to ensure the efficient advancement of both projects.

Geng Xianliang expressed gratitude for the trust and support of the Iraqi government and provided a detailed overview of the preparations ZPEC had made for the launch of the two oilfield projects. He stated that ZPEC was fully prepared in terms of funding, personnel, and technology, and would strictly adhere to the development and production contract requirements to ensure efficient project implementation. The company aims to achieve early production and to rapidly increase output. Additionally, ZPEC is committed to fulfilling its corporate social responsibilities by creating numerous local job opportunities through the successful operation of the projects, thereby contributing to Iraq's economic growth, increased tax revenue, and improved livelihoods for its citizens. (Text/Photos by Zhang Tiexuan)