A delegation of faculty members from the College of Engineering at the University of Baghdad participated in a global conference held in the People’s Republic of China. The delegation was headed by Prof. Dr. Falih Hassan Mohammed, Assistant Dean for Administrative and Financial Affairs, and included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karim Hassan Ali, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department; Prof. Dr. Issam Mohammed Ali from the Mechanical Engineering Department; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ruwaida Qaisar Abdul-Majeed from the Petroleum Engineering Department.
The delegation took part in the 17th International Conference on Oil and Gas Pipeline and New Energy Safety and the Conference on Hydrogen Energy Industry Development, held in Beijing from 26 to 28 November 2025, under the title:
“The 17th International Conference on Oil and Gas Pipeline and New Energy Safety and Conference of Hydrogen Energy Industry Development.”
The conference was jointly organized by the China Petroleum Society and the China University of Petroleum.
The conference discussed the latest scientific developments in the transportation and storage of natural gas and reviewed the most advanced technologies used worldwide. It brought together a distinguished group of researchers from various countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Sudan, and others, with the aim of exchanging expertise and expanding horizons of scientific cooperation.
The delegation from the College of Engineering contributed four scientific papers addressing advanced topics in the oil and energy sector. Prof. Dr. Falih Hassan presented a paper on the effect of Polyacrylamide (PAM) in reducing drilling fluid loss, demonstrating the material’s effectiveness in controlling circulation loss and reducing formation permeability by up to 200 times.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Karim Hassan presented a paper entitled “The Essential Role of Mechanical Engineering to Support and Enhance Oil and Gas Pipeline Technology,” highlighting the pivotal role of mechanical engineering in supporting oil and gas pipeline processing technologies, as well as the laboratory and scientific capabilities available in the department to conduct various specialized tests.
Prof. Dr. Issam Mohammed Ali presented a paper on the future of hydrogen energy in the Middle East, discussing the opportunities available for regional countries to adopt green hydrogen projects and strengthen their position as a global hub for hydrogen production.
Meanwhile, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ruwaida Qaisar Abdul-Majeed presented a paper on the environmental and economic assessment of CIHP technology for in-reservoir hydrogen production during the extraction of heavy oil from the Qayyarah field, explaining the role of this technology in reducing emissions, lowering costs, and improving extraction efficiency.
Prior to the conference, joint meetings were held between the delegation of the College of Engineering and the Pipeline Technology and Safety Research Center at the China University of Petroleum, in implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two sides. The meetings discussed mechanisms for transferring modern technology to Iraq and explored the possibility of establishing an advanced specialized center at the College of Engineering – University of Baghdad for oil and gas pipeline processing. The Iraqi delegation affirmed the availability of the scientific and logistical capabilities required to ensure the success of this project, which represents a pioneering step in enhancing the role of the College in developing the oil industry.
At the conclusion of the meetings, certificates of appreciation were exchanged between the two sides, reflecting the depth of scientific cooperation and partnership between them.
