Industry-Academia Collaboration
On August 12, 2025, the Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department at Tishk International University actively participated in the Kurdistan Energy Gathering (KEG) Oil & Gas 2025. Mr. Omar Azad represented the university at this significant industry event that brought together key stakeholders from across the oil and gas sector.
Event Overview
The gathering served as a strategic platform for:
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Industry connection and collaboration building
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Cross-sector dialogue among upstream, midstream, and downstream segments
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Stakeholder engagement including operators, service companies, regulators, and government officials
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Academic institution participation in industry discussions
Engagement Activities
Mr. Omar Azad engaged in:
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Fruitful discussions with industry leaders
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Exploration of new cooperation channels between companies and academia
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Partnership enhancement opportunities linking education with industry practices
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Networking opportunities during dinner reception and dialogue sessions
Event Structure
The gathering featured:
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Keynote addresses from industry leaders
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Spotlight company talks and presentations
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Open floor dialogue sessions
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Networking dinner reception
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Invitation-only attendance with over 25 industry entities
Strategic Timing
KEG 2025 coincided with significant regional developments:
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Resumption of oil exports following new KRG-Iraq agreement
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Compensation mechanism discussions for international oil companies
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New gas agreements with U.S. companies
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Regional energy hub development initiatives
Institutional Commitment
Through this participation, TIU’s Petroleum and Mining Engineering Department demonstrated its dedication to:
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Active academic partnership in Kurdistan’s energy sector
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Industry-education collaboration strengthening
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Innovation and excellence in petroleum engineering
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Future sector development through academic contribution
This engagement reinforces TIU’s role as a key academic partner in shaping the future of Kurdistan’s oil and gas industry through meaningful collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Keywords: Kurdistan Energy Gathering, Oil and Gas Industry, Industry Collaboration, Petroleum Engineering, Academic Partnership, Energy Sector, Industry Dialogue, KRG Energy, Educational Engagement
