Republic of Iraq // IRAP Authority
Qalay Bitumen
REF: IRAP-IQ-REG-1121
Integrity Score
3.0
/5.0
Based on our audit
IRAP Verified Checklist
- Legal License Verified
- Physical Location Confirmed
- No Major Complaints Found
Contact Info
Email
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info@qalaybitumen.com
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Address
Industrial Zone, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Executive Audit Summary
Qalay Bitumen (Qalay Sharan) is a premier bitumen production and refining enterprise in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Recognized for its commitment to international quality standards, the company specializes in manufacturing and distributing premium-grade penetration bitumen, oxidized bitumen, cutback bitumen, polymer-modified bitumen (PMB), and asphalt emulsions designed to meet the rigorous demands of road construction and infrastructure development.
With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and advanced laboratory testing protocols, Qalay Bitumen ensures exceptional durability, high temperature resistance, and superior adhesion across all asphalt and waterproofing applications. The company caters to major infrastructure projects, municipal paving initiatives, airport runway developments, and industrial waterproofing contractors across Erbil, Baghdad, Basra, and beyond.
Driven by innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence, Qalay Bitumen provides tailored bitumen formulations engineered to withstand Iraq's extreme climate variations. Backed by a dedicated logistics fleet and robust supply chain network, the company guarantees punctual delivery, bulk supply solutions, and comprehensive technical support for civil engineering and asphalt contractors throughout Iraq.
With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and advanced laboratory testing protocols, Qalay Bitumen ensures exceptional durability, high temperature resistance, and superior adhesion across all asphalt and waterproofing applications. The company caters to major infrastructure projects, municipal paving initiatives, airport runway developments, and industrial waterproofing contractors across Erbil, Baghdad, Basra, and beyond.
Driven by innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence, Qalay Bitumen provides tailored bitumen formulations engineered to withstand Iraq's extreme climate variations. Backed by a dedicated logistics fleet and robust supply chain network, the company guarantees punctual delivery, bulk supply solutions, and comprehensive technical support for civil engineering and asphalt contractors throughout Iraq.
Audit Analysis
IRAP-AccreditedAuditor's Note
"Qalay Bitumen operates specialized refining assets delivering penetration grade bitumen (60/70, 80/100) across Northern and Central Iraq. Operational audits confirm compliant flash-point and ductility metrics. Primary operational exposure stems from feedstock allocation variances and inter-governorate transport checkpoint overheads."
Validated Capabilities
- Documented compliance with ASTM and AASHTO road-paving viscosity specifications.
- Dedicated thermal-jacketed fleet for high-temperature bulk liquid delivery across KRI and Federal Iraq.
- Established automated drumming line supporting regional export and long-haul storage.
- Consistent penetrative grading controls verified via in-house quality assurance labs.
Compliance Gaps
- Exposure to State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) feedstock quota fluctuations and pricing policies.
- Inter-governorate transit bottlenecks impacting bulk temperature retention and freight overhead.
- Limited hedging instruments against rapid IQD/USD currency volatility affecting raw material inputs.
- High recurring capital expenditure requirements for specialized emission scrubbers in oxidizing units.
