About Us

Founded on Expertise, Built for the Future

Jibal Khadhra Contracting and Trading was established in 2009 as part of the Wataniya Group. With headquarters in Iraq and the United Arab Emirates, we have grown into a multi-sector company with a strong presence in the oil and gas, construction, and trading industries.

Overview

  • Founded: 2009
  • Headquarters: Iraq and UAE (Dubai, Baghdad, Sulaymaniyah)
  • Capital: 10 billion Iraqi Dinars
  • Business Structure: Two core sectors: 
    • Oil and Gas Industry – Contracting with major international oil companies, especially in the Special Spirit Unit (SBPS) field.
    • Contracting and Trading – Construction, infrastructure, and import/export.

Our Business Divisions:

Our Values:

Jibal Khadhra is more than a business—it’s a partner in progress.

Services and Activities

Oil and Gas

  • Major strategic project in Al-Muthanna, Iraq, producing Special Boiling Point Spirit (SBPS) from naphtha.
  • Chinese company “Maison” is the EPC contractor.
  • Focus on hydrocarbon solvents (paraffinic, naphthenic, and aromatic components).

Trading and Contracting

  • Importing goods and materials to Iraq.
  • Supplying food supplies (cooking oils, lentils, beans, sugar, washing powder) and agricultural chemicals to the Iraqi government.
  • Importing kerosene and cement (from India).
  • Joint commercial activities with companies in the USA and Europe.
  • Provision of electronic equipment.

Industrial Operations

  • Wataniya Bitumen and Oil Refinery – Naphtha Hydrotreating Unit, Bitumen production, Loading Arms, Cutback, and VDU (Vacuum Distillation Unit).
  • Saman Cement Plant – Partnered with Poerner and EPC SEPCO.
  • Saman Power Plant – Powered by MAN Diesel & Turbo and CGGC.
  • Wataniya Steel – Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) and Continuous Casting Machine (CCM).

Values and Commitments

  • Development: Focus on infrastructure, job creation, and national economy.
  • HSE (Health, Safety, Environment): Prioritises safety and environmental protection through waste treatment and processing.
  • Community and Customer Focus: Building trust and delivering value to local and international partners.

Employees: Supporting staff development and welfare.

Our Team

Leroy Perry

CEO

Leroy Perry

CEO

Mary Velasquez

COO

Mary Velasquez

COO

Mary Velasquez

President

Mary Velasquez

President

Freddie Booth

Executive Vice President

Freddie Booth

Executive Vice President

Aran Cole

Vice President

Aran Cole

Vice President

Leroy Perry

Assistant Vice President

Ellie Decker

Assistant Vice President