Muscat - Oman Oil Co (OOC) and Schlumberger signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the construction and operation of an industrial training centre for the oil and gas industry.
The aim of the centre is to train and develop the academic as well as industrial skills of Omanis in the upstream oil and gas industry.
The MoU was signed at a ceremony in Muscat by Ahmed al Wahaibi, CEO of OOC, and Chokri Benamor, country manager of Schlumberger.
The partnership will see the two companies develop, establish, finance and co-own the facility. Schlumberger has an established track record in delivering world-class training in the oil and gas industry.
"The upgrading of technical skills in the oil and gas sector is a key part of our strategy to empower Omanis to be active participants in the sultanate's economy," said Wahaibi. "Enriching industrial skills and knowledge transfer of technology, in particular, will go a long way in enabling Omanis and the country to be regionally, as well as, globally competitive."
Benamor said, "We are pleased with this collaboration and look forward to ensuring a successful programme that will see many people empowered to add value to the oil and gas industry and the country at large."
© Muscat Daily 2013
