Iraq will take part in Gastech 2026 in Bangkok next month. Iraq at Gastech 2026 will focus attention on the country’s gas ambitions. Deputy Oil Minister for Gas Affairs Ezat Saber Esmaeel will represent the ministry. Baker Hughes invited the Iraqi official to attend the major energy gathering.
Gastech remains one of the largest international events for natural gas and LNG. Organizers expect more than 50,000 energy professionals to attend this year’s event. More than 1,000 companies are also expected to exhibit their technologies and services. Participants will come from around 150 countries, creating a major platform for industry cooperation.
Iraq sees the exhibition as an opportunity to explore new technologies for gas production. The ministry also wants to examine solutions that can help lower emissions. Digital technologies will form another area of interest during the event. Iraqi officials hope these discussions can support modernization across the country’s energy industry.
Gas development has become increasingly important for Iraq’s energy strategy. The country holds substantial gas resources but continues to face major challenges in capturing associated gas. Much of that gas comes from oil production and still reaches flaring sites. Baghdad has pledged to reduce flaring while improving its ability to use domestic gas.
Iraq also remains among the world’s largest sources of gas flaring. World Bank data released in June placed Iraq alongside Russia and Iran among the leading contributors. The three countries collectively flared roughly 84 billion cubic meters of gas in 2025. That figure represented nearly half of the world’s total gas flaring during the year.
The scale of the problem highlights the importance of investment and modern technology. Capturing flared gas could provide additional fuel for Iraq’s power plants and industrial projects. It could also reduce waste while cutting emissions from oil-producing operations. These goals make international cooperation especially relevant to Iraq’s energy plans.
At Gastech, Iraqi officials can examine technologies designed to improve gas processing and recovery. They can also engage companies working on emissions reduction and digital energy systems. Such contacts could help identify solutions suited to Iraq’s production conditions. Iraq at Gastech 2026 therefore comes as the country seeks practical ways to strengthen its gas industry.
The event also offers Baghdad a chance to follow changes in global gas markets. LNG markets continue to evolve as producers, consumers, and technology companies adjust their strategies. Iraq can use these discussions to better understand future opportunities. The government can then assess which technologies and partnerships could support domestic projects.
Baker Hughes’ invitation also creates an opening for closer engagement with a major energy technology company. Iraq has worked to attract international expertise across its oil and gas sectors. Greater access to advanced equipment and technical knowledge could support its efforts. The country faces pressure to increase gas utilization while meeting environmental objectives.
The ministry’s participation reflects a broader effort to modernize Iraq’s energy sector. Reducing gas flaring remains both an economic and environmental priority. Capturing more gas could strengthen domestic energy supplies and reduce reliance on imported fuels. Iraq at Gastech 2026 could help Baghdad turn those priorities into new technical and commercial partnerships.