Phoenix Bitumen & VDU Refinery

Phoenix Bitumen & VDU Refinery is a premier industrial manufacturing facility and refinery located in Arbat, Sulaymaniyah, operating in partnership with Frontier Bitumen Company and drawing on the extensive technical heritage of Phoenix International A/S. Established with roots reaching back to Denmark in 1907, the company combines over a century of bituminous research, engineering excellence, and specialized refining experience to deliver high-performance bitumen solutions to the domestic and international markets.

The refinery produces a diverse portfolio of superior-grade asphalt and bitumen products tailored for heavy infrastructure, civil construction, and waterproofing applications. Key products include Pavement Grade Bitumen, Polymer Modified Bitumen (PMB), Viscosity Grade (VG Grade) Bitumen, Cutback Bitumen, and Waterproofing Membranes. Manufactured in compliance with rigorous international quality benchmarks and specifications, these products provide enhanced durability, climate resilience, and structural integrity for highway networks, airport runways, and commercial construction projects.

To accommodate diverse logistics and shipping requirements, Phoenix Refinery offers flexible packaging solutions, including 150 kg drums, 180 kg drums, jumbo bags, and 2000 kg oxidized pallet bitumen. Situated strategically near key regional transit corridors in Iraqi Kurdistan, the company effectively bridges domestic supply demands while maintaining robust export capabilities across the wider Middle East. Phoenix Refinery is dedicated to driving industrial development, creating skilled local and international employment opportunities, and remaining a reliable supply partner for infrastructure contractors and road authorities.