Krohne Signs Up for Iraq Petroleum & Infrastructure Week 2025

Krohne, a global manufacturer and provider of process instrumentation, measurement solutions and services, has signed up as a major sponsor for the upcoming Iraq Petroleum & Infrastructure Week 2025 to be held in capital Baghdad.

To be held under the patronage of Prime Minister of Iraq and with the support of Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs – Minister of Oil, the two-day event kicks off today (October 27) at the Babylon Rotana Hotel

The event, powered by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to shape the next era of Iraq’s energy and infrastructure development.

As the Gold sponsor at the event, Krohne aims to reinforce its commitment to Iraq’s energy future.

Founded in 1921 and headquartered at Duisburg in Germany, Krohne is today a global leader in process instrumentation, operating in over 100 countries with more than a century of industrial automation and measurement innovation.

From custody transfer metering systems to advanced automation, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence, Krohne’s technology empowers oil and gas operators to enhance efficiency, precision, and sustainability across the entire energy value chain, said a statement from Krohne.

"Krohne’s partnership with IPIW reflects our long-term commitment to the growth and transformation of Iraq’s energy sector," remarked Jay Gadhavi, the General Manager (Middle East).

"By working closely with our customers and partners, we are helping to build a more resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure that balances performance, innovation, and environmental responsibility," he noted.

"Through its Solutions division, Krohne delivers complete engineering, supply, installation, and commissioning support - from pipeline management systems and leak detection to digital twins and AI-driven analytics that enable real-time decision-making and predictive maintenance. As a future-facing business division within the global engineering firm, these next-generation technologies augment the reliable and trusted status quo that Krohne is renowned for," he added.

Frank Janssens, Managing Director, Krohne Solutions, said: "Digitalisation and AI are no longer optional; they are essential for optimising global energy efficiency."

"Our global expertise allows us to bring proven technologies to regional projects like those in Iraq, ensuring safe, smart, and future-ready operations that drive sustainable growth," he noted.

As a trusted partner to Iraq’s oil and gas sector, Krohne remains committed to supporting the nation’s industrial modernisation, energy transition, and technology capacity-building efforts - combining global expertise with local engagement for long-term impact, he added.