TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 22. The Uzbek Energy
Ministry and global oilfield services company SLB discussed the
expansion of cooperation in geological exploration, digital
technologies, and hydrocarbon development during talks in Tashkent,
Trend reports via
ministry.
The discussions were held between SLB’s Managing Director for
Central Asia, A. Boykov, and Uzbekistan's Minister of Energy, J.
Mirzamakhmedov.
During the talks, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Energy, J.
Mirzamakhmedov, and S. Shohdi, President of SLB for the
Asia-Pacific region, reviewed the current status and prospective
directions of cooperation in geological exploration,
digitalization, reservoir modelling, drilling, and the development
of complex hydrocarbon reserves.
Particular emphasis was placed on joint initiatives aimed at
developing digital databases, enhancing field development
efficiency, and formulating both short- and long-term strategies
for hydrocarbon production.
The parties also addressed issues related to workforce training,
professional development, and the development of the local labor
market. SLB presented its experience in implementing educational
programs in collaboration with relevant higher education
institutions.
Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue close
cooperation and the exchange of information. They also agreed to
organize a joint practical workshop in early June focused on
digitalization and the application of advanced technologies and
artificial intelligence-based solutions in drilling and field
development.
SLB (Schlumberger) is one of the world’s largest oilfield
services companies, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Houston.
It operates in more than 120 countries and provides technologies
and solutions in geology, drilling, digitalization, reservoir
modelling, and hydrocarbon development.
