$70 billion industry comes together
One of the largest events in the fuel and oil industry in Türkiye and neighboring countries, the International Petroleum Istanbul and the concurrently held Gas&Power Fairs will take place from April 24-26, 2025, at the TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center in Istanbul.
The fair, which will bring together the fuel sector with a monetary volume of approximately $70 billion in the Turkish economy and the mobility sector, which is a strategic growth area for the future of the fair, will introduce many innovations to its participants this year.
Energy Fairs and Exhibitions Company, which stands out for its events targeting both the public and private sectors in the energy industry, will host strategic business opportunities that will shape the future of energy and mobility at the 17th International Petroleum Istanbul Fair.
As the only fair in Türkiye for national, regional, and international energy companies to collaborate, Petroleum Istanbul will continue to expand its scope by focusing on the growing areas of the industry.
The Gas&Power Fair, held concurrently, will address the impact of global energy transformation on fuel and mobility sectors. With the biggest distribution companies and over 12,500 fuel stations among many other stakeholders, this major gathering of the massive market will cover a wide range of products and services in the fuel, non-fuel, and mobility sectors. Being the only platform that brings together new stakeholders with traditional participants of the industry, the fairs aim to strengthen strategic ties between sectors and create opportunities for regional and global collaborations.
Leading the Sector’s Transformation with International Collaborations
The International Petroleum Istanbul Fair continues to expand its international connections by collaborating with the strongest associations and organizations in the African, European, and global energy markets. Associations such as IFSF (International Forecourt Standards Forum) and PEDEA (Petroleum Equipment Distributors And Engineering Association) will contribute to the fair in traditional areas of the fuel sector, including equipment and forecourt operations. International NGOs such as BEM (Bundesverband Elektromobilitet – German National Electric Mobility Association) and Zeta (Zero Emissions Traders Alliance) also support efforts aimed at playing a guiding role in the transformation of the energy, fuel, and mobility sectors. Additionally, regional investment opportunities will be explored through collaborations with partners including AEC (African Energy Chamber) and GREDA (Georgian Renewable Energy Development Association).
These collaborations will not only increase international participation in the fair but will also provide participating companies opportunities to establish new business connections, open up to global markets, and closely examine the latest technologies.
Participation from New Sectors Draws Attention
The International Petroleum Istanbul Fair is showing a significant effort also towards its own transformation as a core part of its growth strategy. In this context, services such as snacks, beverages, and fast-moving consumer goods, which are becoming increasingly popular at gas stations, as well as car maintenance products, car wash services, service points, and cargo lockers, will also have the opportunity to reach large audiences at the fair in line with the growing demand in the sector. Technologies that will ensure the harmonious operation of these broad activities in fuel and non-fuel sectors will also be elements that participants and visitors will discover at the fair. On the other hand, the concept of mobility will take up a larger space at the fair. Particularly, participation from new sectors such as light and heavy electric vehicle brands will attract attention.
Trends and Future Expectations in the Fuel and Mobility Industries to Be Discussed in the Academy Area
At the International Petroleum Istanbul, a platform will be created to discuss sector developments with the support and participation of leading NGOs, contributing to the development of the sector. This year, the Academy Area will host a session program, where the latest developments in the sector and views on the future will be discussed. Critical topics such as e-mobility, the future of station markets, the development of fuel stations and equipment, and next-generation fuels in transportation will be tackled by experts and sector representatives from both domestic and international backgrounds. The traditional “Grand Dealers Meeting” at the fair will bring all station owners and dealers of distribution companies representing the sector together once again. Sector professionals will have the chance to discover and create new business opportunities during these sessions.
A Big Surprise Awaits Fair Participants
This edition of the International Petroleum Istanbul Fair will mark a milestone in the history of the fair. A special announcement will be made by the fair’s organizer, Energy Fair Organization Inc., revealing a major improvement at the concept, coverage and even the brand of the exhibition that addresses the transformation of the sector and empowers the mission to lead this transformation. This development, which will begin a new era for the exhibition to combine the energy, fuels, and mobility world under a single roof, will present new opportunities to sector professionals.
The Total Monetary Volume Increased by 40.8%
According to data from the Turkiye’s Petroleum Industry Association (PETDER), the total monetary volume generated by the fuel sector increased by 40.8% in 2023 compared to the previous year. The total size reached 1.19 trillion TRY, with 364.4 billion TRY of this figure coming from taxes. With an estimated size of approximately $70 billion including related activities, the fuel and mobility sectors have become the largest shareholders of Türkiye’s economy. The International Petroleum Istanbul Fair, the largest family gathering of this giant sectors, has continued its development uninterrupted for years.
Online Visitor Registration Now Open
The Petroleum Istanbul and Gas & Power Fairs, bringing together thousands of industry professionals from around the world, have opened free visitor registration.
Industry professionals interested in keeping up with the latest energy sector developments and exploring new business opportunities can register online.
