Team

Energy Pioneers

Experts in Oil & Gas Infrastructure

PETROX CORPORATION’s team of API-certified engineers, geologists, and logistics specialists drives precision across exploration, refining, and global energy logistics. With hubs in Houston, Dubai, and Rotterdam, we blend decades of technical expertise with cutting-edge innovation to deliver secure, compliant solutions.

Arafat BOUCHAFRA

President - CEO

Visionary Leader in Energy & Technology
Driving innovation at the intersection of energy infrastructure, software engineering, and sustainable solutions.


About Arafat

Arafat Bouchafra is the Founder and CEO of PETROX CORPORATION, a fully integrated oil and gas leader specializing in exploration, drilling, multimodal logistics (trucks, rail, vessels), refinery optimization, and secure global trading. With a rare blend of expertise in software engineering, microelectronics, and energy systems, Arafat bridges cutting-edge technology with industrial excellence to redefine modern energy infrastructure.

Under his leadership, PETROX CORPORATION has pioneered vertically integrated projects like the 120,000 BPD Houston refinery modernization and Iraq’s first blockchain-tracked tank farm, ensuring 100% ownership transparency and compliance with API/ISO standards. His strategic vision emphasizes AI-driven efficiency, sustainability, and risk-free operations across the oil and gas lifecycle..


Leadership Philosophy

“True progress lies in merging technology with sustainability. At PETROX CORPORATION, we don’t just extract resources — we engineer smarter, safer, and more transparent energy solutions for a resilient future.”

Rotterdam

Rotterdam

Netherlands

Eric Van Wijk

Quality Department

London

London

UK

Kay Cunning

Project Manager

Houston

Houston

USA

Juanita Javier

CTO - Pipeline

Dubai

Dubai

UAE

Fabricio Malo

Drilling Engineer

Jurong

Jurong

Singapore

Osbert Baxter

Senior Director

DUQUM

DUQUM

Sultanate of Oman

Gerard Larson

Staff Engineer

Wyoming

Wyoming

USA

Shirley Hill

Security Manager

Arizona

Arizona

USA

Scarlett Slater

Junior Engineer