ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, October 22. XRG, a
subsidiary of ADNOC, places special emphasis on developing its
employees’ skills in artificial intelligence (AI), including the
use of technology to enhance safety, optimize maintenance, and
improve production processes in the oil and gas industry, Fares
Alblooshi, Country Manager of XRG’s Turkmenistan division said,
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He made the statement at the 31st International Conference and
Exhibition “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan” (OGT 2026) in Ashgabat on
October 22.
According to him, the effective implementation of AI requires a
combination of technical expertise and data skills, as well as the
ability to critically evaluate the results generated by artificial
intelligence.
“It is necessary to ensure high-quality data, be able to
interpret it correctly, and identify errors or inconsistencies,”
Alblooshi noted.
He emphasized that employees must not only be proficient in
using digital tools but also verify the assumptions underlying AI
conclusions by applying critical thinking when making
decisions.
Discussing ADNOC and XRG’s approach to staff training, Alblooshi
noted that the companies are building employees’ foundational
knowledge in AI, data, and automation, while also involving them in
hands-on projects related to safety, maintenance, operations, and
decision-making.
In addition, the companies are forming cross-functional teams
that bring together technical specialists, digital technology
experts, and business unit leaders to find solutions to operational
challenges using AI.
Alblooshi also noted the importance of collaborating with
service providers, technology companies, and universities to train
specialists in line with the industry’s new requirements, including
in Turkmenistan and the UAE.
According to him, the implementation of artificial intelligence
in the energy sector must be accompanied by continuous staff
training and the development of collaboration between different
departments within companies.
