Oil & Gas manpower for Iraq.
From upstream drilling crews to downstream maintenance teams, we have placed thousands of foreign and Iraqi workers on the country's biggest petroleum projects since 2004.
Roles & profiles we typically place.
- Mechanical, civil and electrical engineers
- Pipeline specialists, welders & duct fabricators
- Riggers, roustabouts and drilling crew
- HSE officers and supervisors
- Camp staff: cooks, kitchen helpers, housekeepers
- Drivers, logistics and warehouse staff
- A/C technicians, plumbers, fitters
Source countries best suited for this sector.
Our 11-country sourcing network gives us flexibility, when one corridor slows, another is ready.
Clients we have served in this sector.
- Honghua Oil & Gas Engineering Co. (China)
- Ecolog (Germany), catering staff
- Aberdeen Petroleum Service
- Arkle International Petroleum
- Oilserv
- Iteco oilfield supply
- Pan East (ENI sub-contract)
- Basrah Gas Company (BGC)
- BP via South Group (specialized nurses)
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From a single house maid to a 500-strong project workforce, get a tailored quote within 24 hours. We answer in English, Arabic and French.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about how we work, what we deliver, and how to start with us.
Do you supply manpower for oil and gas projects in Iraq?
Yes. Al-Badyea United has placed thousands of foreign and Iraqi workers on Iraq's biggest petroleum projects since 2008. We are a referenced supplier for major oilfield operators across Basra and southern Iraq.
What oil and gas roles can Al-Badyea provide?
Mechanical, civil and electrical engineers, pipeline specialists, welders and duct fabricators, riggers, roustabouts and drilling crew, HSE officers and supervisors, camp staff (cooks, kitchen helpers, housekeepers), drivers, logistics and warehouse staff, A/C technicians, plumbers, and fitters.
Do you handle work permits for foreign petroleum staff?
Yes. We handle Iraqi visas, work permits, and residence permits end-to-end for foreign petroleum personnel under License №35. We delivered the high-volume 4,000-worker permit project for Basra Gas Company in 2025-2026, demonstrating capacity for large-scale rapid processing.
Which oil and gas clients have you worked with?
Honghua Oil & Gas Engineering (China), Ecolog (Germany), Aberdeen Petroleum Service, Arkle International Petroleum, Oilserv, Iteco, Pan East (ENI sub-contract), Basrah Gas Company (BGC), and BP via South Group for specialized nurses.
Where do you source oil and gas workers from?
Primarily Iraq, India, Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal, Bangladesh, and African source countries (Ethiopia, Ghana, Uganda, Sierra Leone), all with established petroleum workforce training pipelines. We also place qualified Iraqi candidates locally for many roles.
Can you provide HSE-certified personnel?
Yes. We provide HSE officers and supervisors with internationally recognized certifications. All petroleum placements meet the safety standards required by international oil operators working in Iraq.
Still have questions? We answer in English, Arabic and French within 24 hours.
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