ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 14. A framework
cooperation agreement has been signed between KMG Drilling &
Services and China Oilfield Services Limited, Trend reports via
KazMunayGas.
The document provides for strengthening partnership in drilling
and oilfield services in Kazakhstan. Key areas of cooperation
include drilling operations, well services, joint project
participation, technology transfer, and the development of local
content.
The signing took place following a meeting in Astana between
Chairman of the Management Board of KazMunayGas Askhat Khassenov
and CEO of COSL Zhao Shunqiang.
The parties discussed expanding cooperation in the oilfield
services sector, reviewed prospects for collaboration in scientific
and technological development and human capital enhancement.
It was noted that KMG Engineering and COSL have already begun
joint work on implementation of new technologies in field
development, drilling, and well overhaul. Plans are also in place
to organize training for KazMunayGas specialists at COSL’s
production facilities.
Khassenov noted that China National Offshore Oil Corporation is
one of KazMunayGas’ key partners in geological exploration, while
cooperation with COSL offers opportunities to promote the
competencies of Kazakh oilfield service companies with the support
of Chinese partners.
China Oilfield Services, founded in 2001, is one of the largest
international oilfield service companies and part of CNOOC. The
company provides a full range of services, including drilling,
geophysical and seismic exploration, drilling fluids and cementing,
production enhancement, and integrated engineering solutions, with
projects across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
