BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 9. Technological
solutions can extend the operational life of oil and gas platforms,
Director of Caspian Technical Solution (CTS) Karim Shakouri told
Trend on the
sidelines of the event "Asset Integrity & Corrosion and Coatings
Conference" in Baku.
According to him, the conference creates opportunities for new
collaborations in the oil and gas sector.
He pointed out that the conference is set to be a melting pot of
meetings and a sharing of experiences between local and
international players in the oil and gas game.
"The event envisages participation of representatives of a
number of internationally recognized companies and individual
meetings with SOCAR's partners. Although it's too early to say
whether specific contracts will be signed in the short term, the
conference is an important platform for conducting initial
negotiations. These negotiations can result in holding relevant
tenders, assessments, and cooperation agreements," Shakouri
explained.
The company's head also mentioned that one of the hot topics on
the table at the event is how to stretch the operational life of
existing oil and gas platforms by leveraging new technological
solutions.
The Asset Integrity Corrosion and Coatings Conference and
Showcase (AICC CASPIAN 2025), put on by the State Oil Company of
Azerbaijan (SOCAR), kicked off today at the Fairmont Baku – Flame
Towers. This three-day premier industry event will pull together
global experts, technology leaders, and senior executives to dive
into the latest advancements, tackle challenges, and share best
practices in asset integrity, corrosion control, and protective
coatings, ensuring the safety, reliability, and longevity of
critical oil and gas assets.
He added that this goal can be achieved using modern
technological tools.
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