BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 30. Uzbekistan's state
energy company Uzbekneftegaz and U.S.-based engineering firm KBR,
Inc. (formerly Kellogg Brown & Root) discussed
expanding cooperation on investment projects in the country's oil
and gas sector.
This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbekneftgaz
following a meeting with a delegation from KBR, one of the leading
international providers of engineering, project management and
technology solutions for the energy industry.
According to the company, the talks focused on broadening
cooperation within ongoing and planned investment projects in
Uzbekistan's oil and gas sector.
"The parties discussed expanding cooperation in the
implementation of investment projects in the oil and gas industry,
including the introduction of modern engineering solutions and the
application of international standards in project development,"
Uzbekneftegaz said in a statement.
The meeting also covered the adoption of advanced engineering
technologies, improvements to project design and management,
technical consulting, and the preparation of project documentation
in line with international standards. The two sides exchanged views
on ensuring the timely and efficient commissioning of large-scale
industrial facilities.
KBR has extensive experience delivering complex industrial and
energy projects for major international companies, including Shell,
ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, TotalEnergies and
SOCAR.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Uzbekneftegaz and KBR agreed
to continue practical dialogue on prospective projects and expand
cooperation in areas of mutual interest as Uzbekistan seeks to
modernize its oil and gas industry and attract international
expertise.
