http://www.getenergyevent.com News Template RSS feed en-us Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:39:21 GMT Nigerias National Directorate of Employment NDE has established talks with private firm Prosec to implement a new training and development programme for unskilled Nigerian workersVanguard Nigeria reports that the company has been called upon to assist the NDE in the establishment of a network of hightech training academies that will enable Nigerian nationals to find work in the countrys oil and gas industry and other sectorsDirectorgeneral Mallam Abubakar Mohammed led talks with Prosec Systems chief executive Homossany Eliav at the NDEs headquarters in AbujaIn addition to laying the groundwork for the establishment of a new network of training and development centres the duo also discussed ways to maximise the efficiency of the Rural Education Programme which looks to improve career prospects for Nigerians living outside of major urban and industrial districtsThe Nigerian government has also recently held talks with Uganda to extend existing training ties to fuel development in the countries respective oil and gas industriesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Nigerias-NDE-partners-Prosec-for-oil-training_19663447 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:03:58 GMT In order to succeed in the global oil and gas industry international oil companies need to demonstrate that they provide unique services and possess singular technical capabilities said Andy Inglis chief executive of BPs exploration and production unit in HoustonSpeaking to the Houston Chronicle the executive explained that the companys new technical training centre in the state capital has been designed to ensure the company can continue to ampquottake on the challenges that others cantampquotampquotFor the international oil companies to be relevant they have to be doing things that other people cant doampquot he explainedThe new oil and gas training centre can provide courses for up to 4000 engineers geologists and technical specialists every yearAs well as focusing on exploration and production training the company also supports specialisation in refining and clientside operations with speciallydesigned graduate training programmes in operation at strategic bases across the globeOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/BP-pursues-new-strategic-training-direction_19660281 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:03:58 GMT Exploration and production company Safer operator of block 18 in Yemens Marib field has prioritised robust oil and gas training since it began operating in the field in 2005The Yemen Observer reports that in line with this continual commitment to knowledge sharing the company signed a new agreement with the Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology to train Safer staff in the fields of safety fire fighting and rescue at the Institute of Civil Aviation and MeteorologyWith the training completed the company has now taken operatorship of an airstrip which will be used to taxi Safer workers and partner company employees to and from rigs in block 18 of the offshore Marib fieldIn line with its mission statement Safer is currently undertaking 2D and 3D seismic mapping evaluations of the Marib field to assay total reserves while also supporting technological growth that will enable the firm to maximise recoveryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Safer-supports-oil-and-gas-training-in-Yemen_19657532 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:06:58 GMT The government of Gabon has set out plans for a new oil and gas training institute as part of a finance partnership with FranceIn a statement this week the countrys president Ali Bongo Ondimba announced the establishment of a new staterun oil and gas company that would work strategically to maximise gains from the countrys natural resourcesThe company will also be partowned by French oil major Total and the group will oversee investment in new oil and gas training facilities that will help local workers to get ahead in the countrys burgeoning oil and gas industrySpeaking on the RTG1 television channel the president confirmed ampquotThe company will materialise the presence of the Gabon government in the strategic area of oilampquotAccording to US State Department figures oil revenues comprise 65 per cent of Gabons national budget 81 per cent of exports and 43 per cent of gross domestic productOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/France-supports-oil-and-gas-training-in-Gabon_19657530 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:06:58 GMT The Kigumba district in Uganda will benefit from a new oil training institute that will empower the local workforce the governments petroleum exploration and production department has announcedSpeaking to Education Guide the principal geologist for the department Fred Kabanda said the new institute will specialise in providing accessible entrylevel skills development courses to ensure local workers can enter the oil and gas industryampquotTo benefit from oil products it needs people who have got skills that is why we have decided to set up a school as the country developsampquot he told the journalThe institute will provide training at diploma certificate and bachelor levels Mr Kabanda addedElsewhere The New Vision reports that Tullow Oil a major stakeholder in Ugandan oil fields is cooperating with the national sports and education ministry to improve access to primary education in the Buliisa district which has been identified as one of the worstperforming schools districts in the countryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ugandas-Kigumba-district-set-for-oil-training-institute_19654975 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:08:58 GMT The Nigerian Petroleum Training Institute has matriculated 1000 students on to its ICE training programmeThe Petroleum Training Institute located in Nigerias Delta State has matriculated 1000 new students on to its industrial continuing education ICE training programmeSpeaking to Vanguard the institutes principal Raymond Akpojivi said that the new students will be able to fulfill a number of positions in the Nigerian oil and gas industry once their training is completeThe ICE course has been running since 1995 and enrolment is made possible by the cooperation of companies participating in the Nigerian oil and gas industry many of whom sponsor students throughout their studiesampquotWe expect you to demonstrate high and admirable sense of maturity and integrity given the circumstance of your admission the high premium placed on your admission and the organisationscompanies you work forampquot he commentedThe Nigerian government has also this month introduced a local content bill to the house of representatives which has been drawn up to increase local participation in the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Nigerias-Petroleum-Training-Institute-enrols-1000-students_19654974 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:08:58 GMT Petrofac achieved a 33 per cent rise in net profits in 2009 with its oil training services in Dubais offshore industry providing support for growth throughout the yearThe companys annual results published today March 8th show profits standing at 3536 million while revenue was up ten per cent at 3655 billionampquotOverall 2009 was another excellent year We have delivered record results and a record order intake which gives us outstanding revenue visibility for the current year and beyondampquot said Ayman Asfari Petrofacs group chief executiveIn its operational highlights the company praised the engineering training services and production solutions division for its strong presence as a service operator in Dubais offshore oil and gas industry while a new contract with Apache also strengthened operations in the North SeaPetrofac has a training workforce of more than 450 personnel stationed across the globe In 2008 more than 50000 workers in the oil and gas industry completed Petrofac training coursesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Dubai-oil-training-services-support-Petrofac-growth_19654977 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:10:58 GMT Fluor has been named as the successful bidder on a lucrative engineering and management services contract with Samsung chief engineering procurement and construction contractor to the Singapore LNG CorporationIn a statement this week Fluor revealed that it secured the contract in the final quarter of 2009 and is now supporting the Singapore LNG Terminal project at Jurong Island with engineering and related management servicesPeter Oosterveer Fluors president of Energy ampamp Chemicals commented ampquotThis project cements Fluors presence in this region of the world using our talented resources in both Singapore and ManilaampquotFluor has shown a longstanding commitment to promoting local workforce development through oil and gas training initiativesIn Kazakhstan for example Fluor has facilitated a stepchange in local workforce skills as part of the SGISGP expansion project in TengizBy the end of 2007 a total of 96000 SGISGP employees had completed basic health and safety trainingOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Fluor-secures-engineering-management-contract-for-Singapore-_19650080 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:10:58 GMT The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health IOSH has awarded three senior Expro employees trainer status allowing the company to develop inhouse oil and gas safety training programmesWith the certification under its belt the oilfield services firm will be able to host the fiveday Managing Safely course at regional bases across the globeampquotExpro has developed a worldclass reputation for performance in health and safety management and our ability to develop our people through this industryrecognised training further enhances that reputationampquot commented David Ford Expros global health safety and environment quality control manager and one of the three newly certified trainersHeadquartered in the UK Expro employs around 5000 people across 50 countries delivering solutions and products to measure improve control and process flow from highvalue oil and gas wells across the globeMr Ford concluded that the new oil and gas training programmes will allow employees working in highpressure environments to make confident assured decisions that are right for the taskOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Expro-achieves-IOSH-oil-and-gas-training-certification_19652630 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:22:58 GMT Industrial liaison officers and vicerectors at a group of Ghanaian polytechnics have pressed for enhanced oil training programmes to ensure that graduates are wellplaced to enter the countrys nascent oil and gas industryWith the country set to achieve first oil later this year institutions such as Takoradi polytechnic are leading the push for extensions to industrial training programmes to ensure oil production is of benefit to local communitiesThe Ghana News Agency said that while legislators have a duty to enforce robust training standards tax breaks should also be introduced to incentivise sponsorship of new industrial training modules by commercial organisationsThe group of polytechnics have set out a timetable to introduce expanded industrial capacity by the beginning of the next academic yearIrish operator Tullow a major stakeholder in Ghanas offshore fields has also committed substantial funds to local workforce training programmes since first striking oil in 2007Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ghanas-polytechnics-call-for-oil-training-prep_19652626 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:22:58 GMT Lawmakers in Ghana have laid down proposals to achieve a local workforce participation of 90 per cent for the oil and gas industry by 2020 with extensive training set to play a key partGhana Web reports that foreign operators such as Tullow Kosmos Energy and Saipem have already trained hundreds of workers ahead of the countrys achievement of first oil later this yearIn a statement last month the World Banks country director Ishac Diwan said the organisation is ampquotembarking on an ambitious programme to train Ghanaians in the universities and financial institutions for taxation and managementampquotAs new fields are brought on stream and revenues and capital inflows increase the scale of oil and gas training programmes is set to extend further allowing the country to achieve its 90 per cent targetIn a separate article the countrys eastern regional minister Samuel Ofosu Ampofo reiterated the importance of a strong legal framework to ensure all Ghanaians benefit from the discovery of oilOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ghana-sets-ambitious-oil-training-targets_19647331 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:23:58 GMT Scotlandbased inspection and corrosion specialist iicorr has teamed up with the University of Aberdeen to strengthen the institutions MSc subsea engineering courseLast month iicorrs managing director George Watson and technical director Mark Wilson delivered an inaugural lecture on the subject of subsea integrity management and implementation within upstream oil and gas infrastructure Further lectures are scheduled at the university for this month as part of the agreementampquotIt is a brilliant opportunity for iicorr to help shape the structure of the course ensuring that students are learning skills which will be of real benefit to industry in the futureampquot said Mr WilsonIn other recent announcements iicorr has also celebrated the completion of industryleading research into integrity problems with caissons on offshore platforms off the coast of AberdeenA total of 20 platforms were contacted by the companys online centre of excellence and questioned on any underlying problems with caisson integrityOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/University-of-Aberdeen-teams-up-with-iicorr-for-MSc-training_19644763 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:36:58 GMT UKbased oil and gas industry equipment manufacturer Honeywell has launched the new XNX universal transmitter a gas detection mechanism that has been designed to simplify gas training proceduresThe company claimed that the product combines all industrystandard detection technologies including including point flammable detectors both catalytic and infrared type toxic and oxygen electrochemical cell type detectors and open path infrared detectorsAll such detection standards are accessible by one integrated user interface which helps to simplify setup and maintenanceampquotXNX can further reduce both installation and ongoing costs by providing common tools common interface and common spare parts allowing the device to deliver ease of operationampquot the group added explaining that this will make safety training easier to administerHoneywell has also recently released the LYNX Plus alarm system with similar strides made in efficiency of use The company claimed the new model is easier to install than previous systems simplifying end user training in all deploymentsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Honeywell-simplifies-gas-training-with-universal-transmitter_19642157 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:25:58 GMT The Cogent Skills Sector Council has approached members of the UK oil and gas industry and other key sectors to promote innovation in the administration of workplace training and developmentWorking in partnership with Business Link and the Department for Business Innovation and Skills Cogent has established a new framework that will diversify training options for the UK workforceMore than 50 new qualifications have already been developed under the framework while a new focus on inhouse occupational training is also likely to improve access to skills for workers in the oil and gas industryJoanna Woolf Cogent chief executive officer explained ampquotThis new framework presents qualifications in a way thats much easier to understand and to measureampquotCogent is the sector skills council for the UK oil and gas industry as well as chemical pharmaceutical and polymers sectorsIn support of its operations Cogent maintains strong links with leading oil and gas training providers such as OPITOOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Cogent-calls-for-innovation-in-UK-energy-training_19639237 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:33:58 GMT Participants in the UK oil and gas industry are struggling to economise on exploration it has been claimedOil and Gas UK has revealed that energy companies are finding it increasingly difficult to make returns on exploration and production in the UK offshore sectorAccording to an annual report from the group the number of upstream projects under consideration continued to rise in 2009 although actual production levels dipped considerably as subdued oil prices put pressure on bottom linesHowever in a report earlier this month the industry body declared that occupational health and safety remains a top priority for UK oil and gas companies with a multitude of training services provider driving innovation and improving standards in the industryIn a statement earlier this month Tom van Leenen managing director of Maersk Oil commented ampquotCompanies not only take safety very seriously but they are also proud to acknowledge the commitment from the workforce in ensuring the high standards of safety that we all wish to see maintained all day every dayampquotOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/UK-oil-and-gas-industry-struggles-but-safety-training-strong_19639234 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:33:58 GMT Maersk has announced the opening of its new MOSAIC offshore training simulation centre at its headquarters in Svendborg DenmarkThe company is touting the new training and development centre as one of the most technologically advanced in the world with a new highly sophisticated mainframe taking offshore simulation into uncharted depths of realism and scopeMOSAIC chief instructor Tonny Moeller explained ampquotOur present simulator was driven by 20 computers The new one has 100 which are a thousand times faster Every movement of every rope every chain is mathematically accurate and visually preciseampquotMaersk is a leading name in both the oil and gas industry and the global shipping sector and the new training centre will complement operations in both these spheresCurrently a total of 76 types of vessel have been programmed into the simulator while further expansion can be easily achieved the company revealed in a statement yesterday February 24thOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Denmarks-Maersk-opens-groundbreaking-offshore-training-centr_19636847 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:33:58 GMT French oil major Totals confirmation that it is to decommission its oil sands processing operations at the Joslyn lease in Alberta may spark the development of a new training operationCompany spokesperson Elizabeth CordeauChatelain told Canadas Financial Post that the steam assisted gravity drainage project site could be used for training although no firm decision has yet been takenampquotYou can use it for training and development you can sell it you can dismantleampquot she said She also confirmed that although one part of the operation at Joslyn is being shelved the company intends to continue working on a mine at the propertyOil sands extraction is a complex process which is more costly than traditional oil drilling A number of projects in the region stalled as oil prices plummeted in the wake of the financial crisis undermining Canadas efforts to exploit its position as the worlds second largest holder of crude reserves after Saudi ArabiaGetenergy Exploration and Production news http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Project-closure-may-lead-to-training-site_19633431 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:33:58 GMT Goodluck Ebele Jonathan the acting president of Nigeria has welcomed French oil major Totals decision to invest a further 20 billion in the countrys oil and gas industryThis Day reports that Mr Jonathan met Totals group president Yves Louis Darricarrere at the state house in Abuja to discuss the new investment which will help to initiate a new production partnership with neighbouring UgandaThe Ugandan minister for mineral development also pledged a commitment to developing oil and gas training initiatives with Nigeria to support it on the path to becoming an oilproducing nationampquotWe also want other companies from Nigeria to venture into other business areas in Uganda African countries must see themselves cooperating in many areas of business opportunitiesampquot he addedThe new investment may be particularly welcomed by Nigeria after the announcement that Shell will be scaling back its operations in the country as part of a wider cost consolidation driveOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Nigerias-president-praises-Total-oil-and-gas-investment_19633439 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:35:58 GMT Zakum Development Company Zadco a major oil company based in Abu Dhabi has announced a new partnership with ICDL GCC Foundation the governing body of the ICDL certification and training programmeUnder the new agreement all offshore Zadco workers will be provided with computer literacy training building on an earlier cooperative agreement signed in 2006ampquotExpanding our ICDL program to our offshore operations will enable us to further boost productivity to attain our corporate development goalsampquot said Juma Al Muhairi assistant general manager of ZadcoHe added that the new oil training agreement will also help the UAE in its transition to a knowledgebased economyJamil Ezzo director general of the ICDL GCC Foundation added that the regional IT industry will play a pivotal role in supporting growth throughout the region in the coming yearsThe company has also recently hosted a series of professional workshops at the Michigan State University campus in neighbouring DubaiOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Abu-Dhabis-Zadco-signs-new-training-deal_19630795 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:34:58 GMT Abu Dhabibased oil and gas training provider Jee has seen a marked increase in the number of regional employers using its services to support their internal research and development programmesJonathan Franklin a technical trainer at Jee explained that in recent months the companys training facilities have been operating at full capacityampquotThere is no doubt that the Middle East is taking its training and development very seriously and for this reason Jees training courses are becoming much more sought afterampquot he addedMr Franklin concluded that the UAE is fast becoming the de facto hub for oil and gas training throughout the Middle East as both private and public investment in education continues apaceIn addition to its Abu Dhabi base Jee also holds offices in London Aberdeen and HoustonIn other regional news Abu Dhabibased oil company Zadco has announced a lucrative new partnership with the ICDL GCC FoundationOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/UAEs-Jee-sees-extensive-oil-and-gas-training-growth-in-Middl_19630791 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:34:58 GMT Authorities in Kurdistan the semiautonomous oilrich province in northern Iraq have set out an ambitious crude oil expansion plan that will see production boosted to one million barrels a day over the next five yearsPetroleum Economist reports that the Kurdish Regional Government is moving closer to a landmark deal with the central authorities in Baghdad that will end disputes over oilfield territory rights which have to date marred expansion and production of the states natural resourcesA report from the authorities last month claimed that it was ampquotready to immediately restart the process of oil exports from the Kurdish fields at a rate of no less than 100000 barrels per dayampquotThe Iraqi oil ministry has also recently completed a landmark expansion campaign involving the licensing of ten fields to international oil companiesFirms operating in the country will be required to commit substantial funds to the redevelopment of its dilapidated oil and gas industry as well as providing funding for training and development programmes to ensure local people benefit from their presenceOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Kurdistan-plans-ambitious-oil-production-expansion_19625469 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:45:58 GMT The western regional branch of Ghanas Chamber of Commerce and Industry is lobbying the national government to ensure that jobs and oil training are made available for local workers looking to excel in the countrys emergent energy industryIrish operator Tullow is set to bring the first well in the Jubilee field on stream later this year and the company has ramped up its training and development regime to ensure it is sufficiently wellstaffed to do soGhana News Agency reports members of the commerce association have reminded the government that while primary oil training schemes will be essential local secondary and tertiary businesses need to be supported and allowed to benefit from the increased revenues the oil finds will bringIt is for this reason that we are happy government has completed its draft policy framework on local content started in 2007 intended to localise the oil and gas industry while managing its sustainabilityampquot commented Kwabena Okyere DarkoMensah MP for TakoradiOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ghanas-government-pressured-to-provide-local-oil-training_19620219 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:45:58 GMT Irish upstream oil company Tullow has sent a 14member delegation from Ghana to Scotland in order to undertake capacity training as it prepares to bring the African countrys first wells on streamGhana News Agency reports that the team led by General Charles Mankatah chairman of the National Security Council for Oil and Gas will scrutinise how the Scottish oil and gas industry prepares for offshore emergenciesThe delegation has so far visited the Maritime and Aeronautical Rescue and Coordination Centres in Aberdeen the Grampian Police and Fire Control Rooms and the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary among other institutionsGayheart Mensah communications manager of Tullow Ghana commented ampquotTullows sponsorship of the trip shows the level of commitment of the company to health safety and emergency response in GhanaampquotWhile its hugely successful drilling campaign continues the company plans to bring the first wells in the Jubilee field on stream in the second half of 2010Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Tullow-trains-Ghana-workers-in-Scotland_19617609 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:45:58 GMT Uganda will only benefit from the discovery of oil if it invests in training and development programmes and develops a strong tax infrastructure to attract investment in the country according to the University of Oxford professor Paul CollierHis comments came during a speech in the Ugandan capital Kampala and have been reproduced by the national daily paper the IndependentAddressing his audience he warned that Ugandan workers currently lack the training to support development and growth in the oil and gas industry meaning foreign engineers and specialists may be relied on to bring oil to marketThe next step Professor Collier added will be for the Ugandan government to develop an attractive tax regime that will promote inward investment in the country allowing for profits to be pumped back into other parts of the economyHis comments came earlier this month as Tullow Oil the major stakeholder in the Ugandan project announced that it would be putting its interest in two blocks up for tenderOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Oxfords-Collier-Uganda-needs-oil-training-strong-tax-regime_19430190 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:08:00 GMT ExxonMobil has proudly announced the launch of its Global Women in Management programme in Cameroon helping to improve access to upper management for womenSince 2005 the programme has sponsored more than 250 female leaders from 35 countries offering access to leading management and entrepreneurial trainingA total of 26 women from Cameroon Chad and Equatorial Guinea are expected to enrol on the new programme which will be based in DoualaLorie Jackson director of ExxonMobils Womens Economic Opportunity Initiative commented ampquotExxonMobil is proud to support the expansion of this important programme to Cameroon and help equip more highpotential African women leaders with valuable skills to improve economic opportunities for women in their communitiesampquotExxonMobil has also recently praised the work of the Corporate Council on Africa in improving employment opportunities for women living throughout the continentAt a roundtable discussion on the subject held in Washington DC the global supermajor insisted that governments private companies and tertiary organisations must work together to ensure women have equal access to education and career opportunitiesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ExxonMobil-initiates-groundbreaking-training-in-Cameroon_19430189 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:08:00 GMT The Al Shaheen Well Services Co and Weatherford Oil Tool are working together to build a new training and development centre in Dukhan with the inauguration set to take place within three monthsAccording to the Peninsula the oil and gas training facilities will be situated within the grounds of the existing Qatar Petroleum training instituteAl Shaheens chief executive officer Mohammed Al Sayed commented that the new facilities will be open to Qatari students and oil and gas workers looking to expand their skillset and develop their careerampquotThe Qatari programme will enhance the knowledge of the Qataris working in the energy sectorampquot Mr Al Sayed addedQatar Petroleum pursues a Qatarization programme that has set a longterm target of achieving a 50 per cent national workforce in the oil and gas industryAlthough training is an integral part of this effort the company is also investing heavily in strategic management of the Qatarization programmeGetenergy event for GCC countries November 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Weatherford--Al-Shaheen-opening-training-centre-in-Qatar_19430186 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:08:00 GMT The Cambodian National Petroleum Authority CNPA and the Korean National Oil Corp KNOC have signed a memorandum of understanding that will lead to greater cooperation in the field of oil and gas production research and trainingAccording to the Phnom Penh Post the accord was signed as a Korean delegation led by president Lee MyungBak visited Cambodia to meet with senior officialsAs well as laying the groundwork for cooperation in oil and gas training and human resources management the memorandum also sets out plans to conduct oil and gas feasibility studies to assay offshore potential in CambodiaKNOC director Young WonKang said this will be particular beneficial as both countries look to secure stable energy supplies for the futureAccording to the Energy Information Administration Cambodia currently has no proven oil or gas reserves and is a growing net importer of both fuels It is also yet to develop refinery capacity to process oil and gas domesticallyOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Cambodia-strikes-oil-and-gas-training-deal-with-South-Korea_19425670 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:13:00 GMT UK oilfield facilities and training firm Petrofac has declared that it is set to achieve growth of at least 20 per cent for the current financial yearIn an interim statement to shareholders the company said performance highlights for the year included the award of a second contract to develop liquefied natural gas trains at the Ruwais complex in Abu DhabiThe statement continued ampquotIn offshore engineering and operations our bid pipeline remains strong both in the UK Continental Shelf and in international markets as customers look to obtain cost efficiencies by putting contracts out to competitive bidsampquotHowever the group added engineering and training operations remain ampquotsomewhat depressedampquot although a turnaround in business activity has been witnessed in recent weeksEarlier this year Petrofac also announced that it has become the first oil and gas company in the UK to achieve business continuity standard BS25999 enabling the firm to continue to manage contracts expeditiously and on budgetOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/UKs-Petrofac-eyes-20-per-cent-growth-after-Abu-Dhabi-success_19423339 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:11:00 GMT The full potential of oil and gas reserves in the UK North Sea may remain untapped unless the government develops greater incentives for exploration and production Christophe de Margerie chief executive of Total has declaredReuters reports that the UK government had expected the financial sector to take up the slack left by dwindling oil and gas production in North Sea fields but that support framework has now disappearedNow Mr de Margerie declared the government must work quickly to introduce tax breaks and other incentives that will allow the offshore industry to exploit remaining reserves to the fullest degreeampquotIf we dont get certain allowances we might have to consider what we might do or not doampquot he declaredMeanwhile as extraction of oil and gas becomes more complex it is likely that upstream firms will have to invest more heavily in training and technology a cost that could inhibit operations further unless government support is offeredOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Lack-of-incentives-stymieing-oil-and-gas-production-in-UK-No_19421017 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:08:00 GMT General Electric GE has declared that it will embark on a largescale recruitment drive to attract talented UAE nationals and expats living in the emiratesThe company is canvassing in the country for the third consecutive year and is offering jobs not only in the oil and gas industry but also in fields such as aviation healthcare utilities media and financeGE is also highlighting the opportunities available for young graduates through its internal fasttrack career development training programmeNabil Habayeb GEs president and chief executive officer for the Middle East and Africa region commented ampquotThrough our diverse businesses and strong publicprivate partnerships we aim to empower the local population Regarded as an employer of choice GE already has a strong workforce in the regionampquotMeanwhile French energy group Technip has also today October 21st stated that the UAEs oil and gas industry will offer around 21 billion worth of contracts over the next nine months as it eyes rapid growth in the sectorGetenergy event for GCC countries November 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/GE-declares-oil-and-gas-recruitment-drive-in-Abu-Dhabi_19418630 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:11:00 GMT Bruneis KMAS Management has been awarded training partner status by the International Business Training Association IBTA allowing it to operate under the IBTA banner in Brunei Malaysia and the PhilippinesAs well as servicing business development training needs for the oil and gas industry KMAS works with clients in fields such as IT and urban planning delivering three main services training consulting and trade facilitationThe Borneo Bulletin reports that with the Certified Business Professional training under its belt KMAS will enable management executives in Brunei Malaysia and the Philippines to operate to the most contemporaneous and rigorous professional development standardsInitial training modules are set to begin in November at the companys base in Jaya Setia square in Berakas in the BruneiMuara district of the independent stateA focus will be placed on developing tailored sectorspecific training regimes to suit its wide client base the company statedOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Bruneis-KMAS-achieves-IBTA-training-partner-status_19418626 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:11:00 GMT AquaTerra Solutions the rope access specialists for decommissioning and integrity services has announced plans to invest nearly amp1633 million in new customised headquarters in AberdeenThe company which was established five years ago by Pete Robinson Ged Riley James Grosset and Elaine Pacitti has enjoyed marked success serving the UK oil and gas industryMr Robinson director of the company commented ampquotMoving to purposebuilt headquarters marks the start of a new chapter in the AquaTerra story and signifies our confidence in future growth and achievements as we get ready to expand our teamampquotIntegrated within the new facilities will be a dedicated training and development centre that will help their clients ensure the highest standards of safety and performance in both an onshore and offshore environmentIn further support of its training and development services AquaTerra last month appointed longserving fire safety expert Jim Walker as senior instructor for all training modulesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/AquaTerra-plans-new-Aberdeen-HQ_19416319 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:09:00 GMT Iraqs stateowned energy firm South Oil has launched a recruitment drive that will provide 1670 new jobs for Iraqi workersAccording to Reuters demand for positions was high with overnight queues developing at one application centre in BasraUnder the terms of the exploration and production contract awarded to BP and China National Petroleum Corp CNPC the two companies must hire Iraqi workers wherever possible and set aside a 5 million amp1633 million pool to pay for training and development initiativesSouth Oil Co is responsible for the majority of Iraqs oil exports with the firm looking to boost revenues from international sales over the coming years as BP and CNPC overhaul fields left dilapidated after years of underinvestmentThe countrys oil ministry has also pledged to commence with the next round of bidding for exploration licences in December with 44 companies expected to competeMany international firms refrained from bidding in the first licensing round but many have since revised investment strategies and are understood to be keen to secure a foothold in the countryGetEnergy event for Iraq October 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Iraqs-South-Oil-commences-training_19414258 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:09:00 GMT Norways StatoilHydro has seen marked improvements in production and well management after investing heavily in subsea research and technologyThe oil and gas majors head of subsea technology Oystein A Haland explained that wireline logs have been particularly effective in improving output from the countrys assets in the North SeaampquotAdopting new solutions in these areas also yields substantial reductions in operating costsampquot he said although the company maintains strong investment in training and development to ensure that the technology is deployed and maintained efficientlyThe company has this year broken records for enrolment on internal apprenticeships with 168 students winning a place on training and development programmes run either from onshore training facilities or in an offshore environmentOyvin Jensen Statoils head of light well intervention added that this form of technology has also been an effective way to boost to increase production while mitigating the effect of drilling on the environmentOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Technology-paying-off-for-Norways-Statoil_19412209 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:09:00 GMT The British navy is set to return to Iraq after the countrys parliament approved plans to help train the countrys fledgling naval forcesAlthough Iraq has successfully rebuilt its army with assistance from US training outfits the countrys navy is in great need of assistance in terms of training and capacity buildingSpeaking to the Times a spokesperson for the ministry of defence in Baghdad explained that the navy was being rebuilt from scratch with much of its fleet destroyed during the two Gulf wars or hidden by Saddam Hussein in supportive countries prior to his depositionampquotWe have not made plans to recover the ships because we are not sure they can still sail after all these yearsampquot explained the spokespersonThe first priority of the British training team will be to help secure the countrys vital oil infrastructure as well as strengthening ports and naval yardsThis will be particularly important as the countrys oil ministry has also this week struck initial deals with a number of international oil companies looking to secure a foothold in the country at the next licensing round in DecemberGetenergy event for Iraq October 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Britain-in-Iraqi-navy-training-deal_19407632 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:17:00 GMT Malaysian state oil and gas giant Petronas has offered more than 2600 scholarship to youths throughout the country in line with its corporate social responsibility agenda the companys general manager for east coast region has claimedSpeaking to Bernama Zulkifly Mohd Ismail explained that although the companys original remit was to manage and develop the countrys oil and gas assets this soon extended to providing training and development forums for local entrepreneurs schoolchildren and workers looking to reap the benefits of the growing industryHe said that since the companys inauguration 35 years the company has helped 68 local entrepreneurs build businesses that now operate on an international scale while 2600 schoolchildren have also secured places on lucrative scholarship programmesIn a separate interview the news agency earlier this year Tengku Nasariah Tengku Syed Ibrahim chief executive of the Petrosains Discovery Centre one of the companys many training and development hubs in the country explained that Petronas has sought to develop an educational framework that will suit all learning stylesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petronas-provides-2600-scholarships-in-35-years_19405400 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:05:00 GMT Abdullah alAttiyah Qatars energy minister and deputy prime minister has tracked the rise of developing oilproducing nations over the last 125 years and highlighted the pivotal role they will play in shaping the global oil and gas industry of the futureSpeaking at the founding ceremony of the Arab Energy Forum in Beirut Mr alAttiyah explained that developing nations have been able to take control of their oil and gas assets and have used revenues from asset sales to promote national prosperity and regional stability through investment in areas such as infrastructure health and training and developmentWriting for Daily Hayat oil and gas industry expert Walid Khadduri explained that national oil companies have also helped to develop worldleading educational institutes such as the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia which was designed and built by Saudi AramcoThe 36million square feet campus was opened by its namesake King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz on September 23rd 2009 two years after the official groundbreaking ceremonyGetenergy event for GCC countries November 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Qatari-energy-minister-maps-changing-oil-and-gas-landscape_19405399 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:05:00 GMT European heads of state need to establish strong diplomatic and economic ties with Iraq as it sets its sights on development and prosperity after years of isolation and conflict the European Council on Foreign Relations ECFR has imploredWriting in Europes World Daniel Korski and Richard Gowan analysts with the council explained that while the country has strong cash reserves from oil sales years of underinvestment have left infrastructure crumbling and security lackingAlthough countries such as Italy have already invested in training and development programmes to help improve security in the country broader training initiatives have been spearheaded by supranational organisations such as the Council of the EUAmong the initiatives backed by the Council and the ECFR is a more comprehensive training and development programme that will extend beyond the kind of firstresponse training promoted by coalition forcesThe US military has dedicated resources to establishing a security force to protect the countrys oil infrastructure and other key sectors but the ECFR has called for greater investment in corollary training that will help to establish greater autonomy in IraqGetenergy event for Iraq October 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ECFR-Europe-needs-to-get-serious-in-Iraq_19403341 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:09:00 GMT Total Waste Management Alliance TWMA has expanded its course offering at its Aberdeen headquarters with two new modules covering emergency rescue and highpressure water jettingSandy Mackay TWMAs health and safety trainer commented that the new modules will adhere to strict safety and best practice guidelines to serve its clients in both the onshore and offshore oil and gas industryampquotWe have a customised training exercise tank which is housed in our Aberdeen HQ and enables realistic practical tank entry and emergency rescue situations to be simulated during the training processampquot she commentedAs well as two additional UK bases in Peterhead and the Shetlands TWMA also operates in Egypt Nigeria Norway USA Kuala Lumpur Dubai and Libya employing around 310 people worldwideIn July the company completed a amp16317 million infrastructural development project at its Peterhead base with a new laboratory improved offices and a new industrial waste compactor helping to support continuing growth in demand for its servicesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/TWMA-expands-training-at-Aberdeen-base_19401045 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:03:00 GMT Dolphin Offshore is set to begin work on a new diver training institute that will help to strengthen Indias burgeoning oil and gas industry Navpreet Singh the companys chief financial officer has confirmedSpeaking to CNBCTV 18 Mr Singh explained that currently there are no national diver training schools for Indians looking to enter the oil and gas industry with all training taking place overseasampquotWe need a new pool of divers we need to expand the pool of divers and this is really the main activity that is going to be done by the diving training schoolampquot he said adding that the new training and development institute would serve both Dolphin and other companies involved in the offshore industryThe move into education and vocational training comes as the company celebrates its 30th anniversary To mark the occasion the company also in May hosted a series of technical training sessions led by professionals from India and overseasOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Dolphin-Offshore-plans-Indian-diver-training-school_19398707 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:03:00 GMT CounterFire has called on the Middle Eastern oil and gas industry to invest in enhanced fire safety training to avoid fatal blazes such as the one which struck the Doura refinery in Baghdad last weekSpeaking to Arabian Oil and Gas Richard Lucas a spokesperson for CounterFire explained that while many firms invest in the equipment to tackle fires a lack of adequate training renders the machinery less effective in the event of a blazeampquotEspecially when you are using the water to keep a structure cool when the fire is in place it needs training to get the most out of the equipmentampquot he saidCounterFire is a UKbased company that has been developing leading water control equipment for industrial applications for more than 40 yearsAs well as providing water cannons for various private sector industrial firms the company working with US owner STANG has also become a valued supplier for fire brigades around the worldGetenergy event for GCC countries November 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/CounterFire-calls-for-Middle-Eastern-training-after-Baghdad-_19396549 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:07:00 GMT JOA Oil and Gas has announced that Baker Hughes Netherland an indirect subsidiary of oilfield services giant Baker Hughes International BHI has acquired a 40 per cent stake in the software development companyUnder the terms of the agreement Baker Hughes will be given authority to license JOAs JewelSuite geological mapping and modelling simulatorGerard de Jager chief executive officer of JOA Oil ampamp Gas commented ampquotWe are in the process of training BHIs consulting groups and we expect that they will be providing us with even more input to future development while simultaneously showcasing JewelSuites strengths to clientsampquotThe JewelSuite software utilises unique patented 3D gridding algorithms to offer a stepchange solution to integrated reservoir modelling The product is also supported by an inhouse training and development programme covering an introduction to the software an overview of basic modelling procedures and an advanced training course focused on utilising JewelSuites software development kitOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Baker-Hughes-Netherlands-buys-40-stake-in-JOA_19394082 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:02:00 GMT Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev and his Kazakh counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev have put their names to a collection of accords that will enhance cooperation in areas such as oil and gas sales refining and personnel trainingAzeri news agency APA reports that the duo also laid the groundwork for increased military and navy trainingIn a joint statement at the resolution of the summit of the Turkic Speaking Countries the two leaders said the agreements will usher in a new era of bilateral cooperation between Kazakhstan and AzerbaijanampquotDespite the economic crisis and fall of trade turnover the economic relations are dynamically developing and I believe that this temporary fall will be lifted soon because of projects described in the documents we signed todayampquot said Mr AliyevThe two countries are also working with partners in China and Uzbekistan to develop a pipeline that will pump Azeri gas to Asian markets with KazMunaiGaz boss Kairgeldy Kabyldin telling Reuters last month that the pipeline will be brought onstream by 2011Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Kazakhstan-and-Azerbaijan-in-oil-and-gas-training-deal_19392058 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:05:00 GMT As the number of jobs available in traditional UK industry has dwindled there has been a surge in interest in offshore training programmes such as those offered by the Marine Safety Centre in South ShieldsSpeaking to the Shields Gazette Tony Hodgson a former offshore diver and training lecturer at the centre which is part of South Tyneside College explained that professionals already working in the UK oil and gas industry are also keen to refresh and expand their skillsAnyone looking to work in the offshore sector is required to complete a threeday basic offshore survival induction emergency training courseampquotTheres a general increase for firsttimers As employment dries up people try to get experience offshore with their background tradesampquot he commentedThe Marine Safety Centre also works in partnership with BP Marine Academy Applied Research International and Indias AMET University to provide leading offshore safety training for international students looking to get ahead in the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/UK-workers-seek-offshore-positions-with-emergency-training_19389855 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:11:00 GMT Stateowned oil major Saudi Aramco has ordered a new security training simulation suite from Arizonabased VirTra in order to increase security at upstream and downstream sites in Saudi ArabiaThe sale of the multiscreen firearm training simulator is VirTras third contract win in the Middle East and demonstrates Aramcos commitment to upholding optimum site securityampquotVirTras firearm training simulators are finding application in large companies that must protect their assets and interests with our simulation technology enabling a higher standard in realistic security training for their personnelampquot said Bob Ferris chief executive officer and president of VirTra SystemsEarlier this year Saudi Aramco also signed a landmark contract with International Center Company for Commerce Contracting to build a new upstream training and development centre in DhahranThe new 13000 square metre facilities will offer enhanced technological training and fasttrack courses to meet Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle Easts growing demand for petroleum engineersGetenergy event for GCC countries November 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-Aramco-places-security-training-order-with-VirTra-_19389851 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:11:00 GMT Dai Jones president and general manager of Tullow Oil Ghana has pledged a firm commitment to ensuring that all Ghanaians benefit from the discovery of oil off the countrys coast in the Jubilee fieldThe Ghanaian Chronicle reports that Mr Jones made his comments during an address to trainees and cadets at the Ghana Maritime University who are currently undertaking an offshore maritime safety training courseampquotOur focus is on results our commitment to our stakeholders integrity and respect for our communities we touch and entrepreneurial spirit and initiativeampquot he explainedThe company is also developing a training and development programme that will allow Ghanaians to enter the emergent oil and gas industry at all levels Mr Jones addedTullow has been one of the rare success stories of the downturn with consecutive finds in Ghana Uganda and other African countries helping to boost its asset portfolio exponentially In September the company announced potentially commercial finds in both Uganda and Sierra LeoneOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Tullow-supports-extensive-oil-training-in-Ghana_19387607 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:31:00 GMT Dubai Drydocks World SouthEast Asia DDW SEA the regions largest shipbuilder has constructed new training facilities on the Indonesian island of Batam to enhance skills in the local workforceCommenting at the inauguration of the training and development centre DDW SEA managing director Mark Biggs said ampquotThe training centre is an integral part of our continuing commitment to the Batam shipping industry and a strategic move to increase the ratio of direct employees against our existing subcontractorsampquotThe company has long provided support for companies throughout the region working in the oil and gas industry and during 25 years of operations has established itself as a reliable name in shipbuilding rigs and floating production storage and offloading vesselsIn an exclusive interview with the Jakarta Post Riau Islands governor Ismeth Abdullah who hosted the inauguration ceremony said that the facilities will be able to provide training and development support for batches of around 200 workersGetenergy event for GCC countries November 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Dubai-Drydocks-World-builds-training-centre-in-Indonesia_19385121 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:10:00 GMT Vopak Horizon Fujairah has teamed up with the Higher Colleges of Technology of Fujairah and Tanmia to bring a focused oil training programme for UAE nationals to the emirate for the first timeDue to start next month the twoyear petroleum operator training programme will prepare 20 young gifted nationals for a potential career with Vopak Horizon Enoc or other players in the UAEs oil and gas industryampquotThe training programme is a direct response to the demand from young UAE nationals and their keenness to pursue careers in the petroleum sectorampquot said Walter Moone general manager of Vopak HorizonHe added that such training and development programmes are vital given the continued rapid growth in the Middle Eastern oil and gas industry despite difficulties in macroeconomic conditionsVopak was established in 1996 as a joint venture project between Enoc Hollandbased Royal Vopak Kuwaits Independent Petroleum Group and the government of FujairahGetenergy event for GCC countries November 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Vopak-Horizon-in-UAE-oil-training-partnership_19382758 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:07:00 GMT Petrofacs focus on Middle Eastern markets has helped it to become one of the few success stories in an otherwise torrid year for the oil and gas industry and the wider global economy it has been claimedSpeaking to the Times group chief executive Ayman Asfari clarified that while Petrofacs London base has afforded it access to expert advice and placed it in close proximity to many of its clients working in countries such as Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia has brought prosperity and stability during a difficult periodampquotThe first thing thats helped us is dedication focus and hard work But second yes we started in the right placeampquot he told the paperPetrofac offers a host of training and development opportunities for Middle Eastern clients through a dedicated training arm while it has also built up the largest engineering base of any petroleum services group in the regionGetenergy event for GCC countries November 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petrofacs-position-in-Middle-East-is-producing-profits_19380607 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:06:00 GMT Carlos Salinas chairman and chief executive of Philippine Transmarine Carriers PTC has been named the countrys entrepreneur of the year by Business World OnlineAfter founding the company in 1979 Mr Salinas quickly learned the value of providing training and development support for the maritime sector and after enrolling many Filipinos on foreign training programmes he established the PTC Training Centre in 1992In the years that followed the institute later renamed the Philippine Center for Advanced Maritime Simulation and Training was recognised by a host of international training certification bodies and was certified three times by Det Norske Veritas one of the worlds leading classification societiesNow the company is repeating this success with project partner Mapua Institute of Technology at MapuaPTC College of Marine Education and Training which opened last yearPTC also maintains a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and counts among its recent successes the opening of the Pacific Terraces Community Imus Cavite which provides affordable housing for Filipino seafarers and their familiesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/PTCs-Salinas-commended-for-seafaring-training-in-Philippines_19380604 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:06:00 GMT Aberdeenbased training and development software specialist CSAM has crowned a move to new headquarters with a amp163250000 commission secured from Aker SolutionsUnder the terms of the contract CSAM will supply Bibby Offshore Triton Group member Dynamic Positioning Services and Belgianbased GEMS International with its tailored business management solutions which includes an oil and gas training scheduling system as well vessel personnel and asset tracking softwareampquotOur focus has been on breaking in to the subsea and maritime sector as we believe our software systems are ideally suited to companies with varied assets spread across the worldampquot said CSAM managing director Theresa WheelerLast year the company made significant inroads into the UK subsea oil and gas industry which grew by 90 per cent over the previous five years with the award of three contracts worth more than amp163500000TSMarine Integrated Subsea Services and Canyon Offshore a Helix subsidiary all benefited from CSAMs business management solutionsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Scotlands-CSAM-celebrates-Aker-oil-and-gas-training-win_19378420 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:09:00 GMT Dow Chemical is set to build new research and development facilities and a dedicated training programme at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST in Saudi ArabiaWith the groundbreaking institution opening its doors this week the utilities giant confirmed that it will build on its partnership with the university with the establishment of the Dow Middle East RampampD Centre on the adjacent Research Park and Innovation ClusterThe centre will initially focus on water treatment technologies before expanding to carry out research to improve processes in the oil and gas industryIts Dow Talent Programme will also be in operation at the facilities providing a steady stream of new workers to the Saudi energy industry through intensive training and developmentampquotThis is a memorable and promising day in Dows history as we strive to invest for growth in fastpaced and highpotential economies like that of Saudi Arabiaampquot said Andrew Liveris chairman and chief executive officer of Dow ChemicalGetenergy event for GCC countries November 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Dow-plans-RD-training-facilities-at-Saudi-Arabias-KAUST_19376193 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:08:00 GMT Saudi Arabias groundbreaking King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST will be a leading light in technological innovation and educational development the institutions president Choon Fong Shih has claimedIn an interview with the Associated Press Shih who previously headed the University of Singapore said that the institutions focus on academic and scientific rigour will put the university at the forefront of educational and professional development in the Middle EastampquotWe recruit the very best in the world and we give them the freedom to pursue their scientific interestsampquot he said speaking ahead of the inauguration of the multimilliondollar training and development centre today September 23rdIn addition to providing stateoftheart facilities for the advancement of pure academic disciplines KAUST will also offer leading training and development technologies and teaching standards in fields such as petroleum engineering and downstream process managementGetenergy event for GCC countries November 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-Arabias-KAUST-a-leading-light-in-education-and-technol_19373933 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:05:00 GMT Ghanas deputy minister for information Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that the country will invest in new training and development programmes to mitigate against risks of offshore oil spillsJoy Online reported that speaking at the maiden Matters Arising executive meeting Mr Ablakwa confirmed that a core group of skilled workers would be trained in firstline response to offshore oil spills while unskilled employees would be mobilised to clean coastlines in the event of a spillThe announcement followed statements from professor Andy Mckay from the Economics Department of the University of Sussex and Overseas Development Institute in London who explained that strong concerted action will be needed in areas such as training and development and infrastructural investment to ensure the economic benefits of the countrys oil finds are realisedIrish upstream firm Tullow which struck oil off the countrys coast in an areas now known as the Jubilee field in 2007 expects to achieve first production in the country in the second half of next yearOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ghana-to-invest-in-offshore-oil-spill-management-training_19373923 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:05:00 GMT On September 23rd Saudi Aramco will proudly inaugurate the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST located around 80km north of JeddahThe opening ceremony will be hosted by the custodian of the two holy mosques King Abdullah ibn Abd alAziz and will be attended by heads of state global business leaders and some of the worlds leading academicsKAUST has been designed to usher in a new era of technological innovation and development in the oil and gas industry and other key national sectors such as medicine bioengineering communications technology and clean energyampquotWe have set our sights on reaching the brightest students brimming with potential from around the world ready to learn from their mentors and from one another ripe to begin making a contribution to the progress of humanityampquot said minister of petroleum and mineral resources Ali alNaimiIn a separate announcement Saudi Aramco also confirmed that the companys EXPEC Advanced Research Center is working with KAUST to pursue longterm research and development programmes in fields such petroleum engineering geophysics and computational modellingGetenergy event for GCC countries November 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-Aramco-to-inaugurate-groundbreaking-university-near-Je_19369659 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:07:00 GMT The oil and gas industry in Qatar has a great deal of potential according to one expertBill McDermott president of global field operations and executive board member of SAP AG explained why the firm has decided to invest in the country He said Qatar is a successful force in many sectors primarily the oil and gas industryampquotWe believe that Qatar holds enormous economic promise even in the immediate term largely because of its increasingly important role in the global energy sectorampquot Mr McDermott commentedHe explained SAP would provide IT solutions in order to maximise growth and create wealth In this way technology holds the key to boosting its resources SAP provides business software products and services with the aim of accelerating business innovation It was founded in 1972 and is involved in developing companies in 50 countries across the globe Mr McDermott explained one of the strategies employed is to consolidate IT to cut costs and standardise software systemsGetEnergy event for GCC countries http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Qatar-holds-enormous-promise-for-global-oil-and-gas-industry_19366404 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:12:00 GMT Oil industry giant Saudi Aramco has placed an order for a training simulator and virtual environment it has been revealedThe firm has ordered two different systems including a multiscreen firearms training environment and a simulator for the same purposeWith these the oil industry operator aims to raise security levels allowing it to protect both interests and assetsBob Ferris chief executive officer and president of VirTra Systems which is supplying the equipment notes that the order marks its continued work with major global brandsampquotWe are honoured by the order and our new opportunities with Saudi Aramcoampquot he saysampquotVirTras firearm training simulators are finding application in large companiesampquotSaudi Aramcos refining and petrochemicals work spans the area from the Red Sea to the Arabian GulfIt adds that its refineries supply in excess of one million barrels of finished products each day to international and domestic marketsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Oil-industry-training-equipment-ordered-by-Saudi-Aramco_19369074 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:02:00 GMT Bahrain Petroleum Company Bapco has announced its employees are to receive oil industry training in securityStaff at Bapco are to go through a process to enhance their skills and knowledge at the yearlong Security Enhancement Training Scheme Taking place at the Refinery Training Centre in Sitra over 100 Bapco guards and officers participated in the orientation launchBoth internal and external specialists in the field will educate the employees in two different phases including an English language course which focuses on improving communication skillsThe first stage will also cover mathematics and information and communications technology as well as tips on improving efficiencyMeanwhile the second phase will see participants enter into training specific to oil industry security such as quick reaction guarding and team leadingBapcos oil industry training and development comprises an ampquotambitiousampquot human resource initiative to ensure staff maintain standards in keeping with new technologies and business demandsGetEnergy event for GCC countries http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Oil-industry-training-begins-at-Bapco_19367270 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:02:00 GMT The Iraqi government is to make amendments to legislation concerning oil and gas industry training it has emerged Abdulhadi alHassani deputy chair of the countrys parliamentary oil and gas committee spoke to the Aswat alIraq news agency concerning the development Law on the national oil company should be revised he explained particularly with regard to financial appropriations Furthermore workers should be instructed as to the use of new technology as a means of raising standards he claimed The committee ampquotwill add a paragraph in the law on the training and rehabilitation of national technicians based on uptodate systems to enhance the administrative and technical levelsampquot Mr alHassani commented Meanwhile four bills were drafted three years ago concerning the potential modernisation of the oil sector in IraqHowever these may not get passed until after the national elections in January parliament member and chair of the Oil Gas and Natural Resources Committee Ali Hussein Belo told the Iraq Oil ReportGetenergy event for Iraq October 2009 http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Iraq-to-revise-oil-and-gas-industry-training_19364564 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:03:00 GMT A scheme which saw more than 62000 employees of liquefied natural gas exporter RasGas undergo engineer training in Qatar has been hailed as a success by a company spokespersonDave Marchak RasGas Venture Group manager says that the firms Common Offplot Projects COPs set ampquotnew benchmarks for project execution excellence particularly in the area of safety performanceampquotThe engineer training involved in the COPs has seen guidance given to up to 9000 people who were employed at any one time from workforces spanning 40 different countriesRasGass commitment to safety standards was recently recognised in Qatar as the company secured two gas industry accolades from the president of ExxonMobil Development CompanyThe COP team took one of the titles while the second went to the RasGas Subsurface Group following an assessment of the teams safety performance over the course of 2008Special recognition was also given to the Onshore Project Management Team involved in RasGas Venture Expansion Phase 2Getenergy event for GCC countries http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/RasGas-engineer-training-sets-new-benchmark-for-excellence_19363050 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:05:00 GMT Malaysia LNG MLNG Tiga an upstream gas developer working in Bintulu Sarawak Malaysia has adopted an operator training system as part of a fiveyear scheme valued at millions of dollarsThe contract is for the delivery of a virtual environment by software developer Invensys to be used in operator trainingInvensys explains that the upstream gas developer has already seen productivity and efficiency raised through its use of the simulatorSafety awareness has also increased on a plantwide basis the company claimsThe liquefied natural gas producer operates eight production trains at its Petronas LNG complex in BintuluEach year the complex is capable of producing in the region of 23 million tonnes of LNGSite operator Petronas announced earlier this year its intention to take part in Earth Hour which was held on March 28thOn that date the Petronas Twin Towers stood in darkness with the exception of internal lights that were essential to continued operationOil ampamp Gas Directory Training ampamp Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Upstream-gas-firm-MLNG-Tiga-adopts-training_19355915 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:04:00 GMT International multidisciplinary consultancy Ecology and Environment has revealed it is taking the advice of environmentalist Maurice Strong on its current operationsMr Strongs career highlights include serving as secretary general of the 1992 UN Conference on Environment and DevelopmentThis was at the time the largest ever meeting of heads of government worldwide and the first time different administrations had combined to create a global effort on climate changeHaving already assisted China on issues of the environment for four decades the move sees Mr Strong advise Ecology and Environment on ecological issuesCompanies addressing their own oil and gas industry training could find the suggestions made by Ecology and Environment to be of interestThe organisation explains that social and environmental issues are of growing importance in the industryFor some this could mean a renewed focus on such issues when addressing areas for attention in future oil and gas industry training projectsGlobal Education and Training event for Oil and Gas Refining ampamp Petrochemicals http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ecology-and-Environment-takes-Strong-advice_19348090 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:06:00 GMT MyCelx and Siemens have completed an agreement designed to improve water efficiency in oil removal and separation process in the Saudi Arabian oil and gas industryUnder the new partnership Siemens will maintain an inventory of MyCelx products for its customers in Saudi Arabia allowing the industry to use scarce and expensive water supplies more efficientlyMyCelx products have been developed to allow the oil and gas industry to recycle water used in cleaning and separation processes on both onshore and offshore platformsFiltration and Separation reports ampquotThe proprietary technology makes it possible to achieve stringent offshore discharge limits as well as treat oily wastewater by making it suitable for feed to a reverse osmosis systemampquotMyCelx also offers technical training programmes and engineering support services to ensure its products are used in the most efficient and secure mannerOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/MyCelx--Siemens-strike-oil-removal-deal-in-Saudi-Arabia_19345959 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:09:00 GMT A training and development programme targeting media agencies is helping to promote advocacy and awareness of the countrys formative oil and gas lawsOrganised by the Oilfield Training Centre OTC and Global Energy Ventures the one day training programme hosted at the centre earlier this month will form part of a larger training platform to engage media representatives in teaching local citizens about the laws governing the countrys oil and gas industryMr George A Naykene regional chairman of the Western Regional Ghana Journalists Association said that the training programme will allow media representatives to play a watchdog role as the Ghanaian oil and gas industry develops over the coming yearsLast month Tullow confirmed that 14 Ghanaian graduate engineers have completed the first phase of an overseas training programme designed to strengthen their career prospects in Ghanas emergent oil and gas industry once Tullows multiple discoveries are brought on streamOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ghanaian-training-centre-teaches-oil-and-gas-law-advocacy_19345954 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:09:00 GMT The International Maritimes Contractors Association IMCA is continuing to prove its value to the oil and gas industry with the development of a new electronic Common Marine Inspection Document CMIDGroup chief executive Hugh Williams explained that the new database will be unveiled to the oil and gas industry at the IMCAs annual meeting in Brazil in November providing enhanced guidance for marine inspectorsThe organisations president John Rasmussen said that the development of the eCMID is the latest evidence of the organisations dedication to promoting members interestsHe added ampquotThis means ongoing improvements in health safety environmental standards training and competence promoting equitable contracting regimes and lobbying for better regulation for a safer more efficient and thus successful industryampquotThe IMCA now has more than 600 members in 52 countries including Qatar Saudi Arabia Kuwait Malaysia Brazil the UAE and Brunei with membership continuing to register strong growthIn 2007 the organisation had 400 membersOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/IMCA-supports-oil-and-gas-industry-with-CMID-training_19345948 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:09:00 GMT Lamprell Energy has managed to complete a new LT116E jackup rig in just 18 months drawing on efficiency measures taught during a computer aided design CAD training moduleShipConstructor reports that other shipyards have also achieved similar results through the provision of CAD training and development a feat of particular importance at a time when pressure to trim costs and reduce delivery times is mountingIn a new paper delivered at the International Conference on Computer Applications in Shipbuilding by Dr Oskar Lee it is revealed that shipyards can dramatically improve efficiency by integrating separate operations and making information about the project available to all involved departmentsampquotBecause ShipConstructor uses a datarich 3D model capable of linking to other databases the use of ShipConstructor was a key reason for the shipyards productivity in oil rig fabricationampquot said the companyShipConstructor has also recently expanded its presence in Portugal Spain and Africa with the addition of Vera Navis to its list of dealership partnersOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Lamprell-CAD-training-improves-shipbuilding-efficiency-for-o_19343696 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:12:00 GMT Argas a CGGVeritas joint venture with Saudi Arabian firm Taqa has completed work on a new technology training centre in Al KhobarFollowing a grand inauguration ceremony attended by executives of both companies the state of the art facilities are now open to new enrolees looking to get ahead in the oil and gas industry in Saudi ArabiaSpeaking at the opening of the ceremony CGGVeritas chairman and chief executive officer Robert Brunck said that the new training and development centre was the latest achievement in a series of successes in Saudi Arabia spanning 40 yearsampquotCGGVeritas will continue to stand by the side of Argas to serve Saudi Aramco and their partners in a continuous drive to improve the understanding of reservoirs in Saudi Arabiaampquot he saidThe company has also this week announced the expansion of its training and development facilities in AberdeenOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Argas-inaugurates-Saudi-training-centre_19341499 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:12:00 GMT Fibre optic technology group FoxTek has announced the completion of a training and development programme conducted with Saudi Aramco staffThe company briefed Saudi Aramco on the use of the companys leading PinPoint and DMAT software systems ahead of the delivery of the two products in the third quarter of the yearWith the sevenday course completed Saudi Aramco is now capable of completing installation maintenance and upgrade work on the new process control systems internally helping to save costs and reduce potential downtimeIt is the first time that FoxTek has conducted a training programme that enables a third party to take control of the technology in this wayampquotThis milestone becomes increasingly important as repeat orders for multiple systems are placed by existing clientsampquot commented Sean Carr president and chief financial officer of the companyEarlier this year Hong Kong University of Science and Technology also announced that it had strengthened its ties with Saudi Aramco with a new degree sponsorship and educational collaboration programmeOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/FoxTek-completes-training-with-Saudi-Aramco_19341492 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:12:00 GMT Saudi Aramco is utilising virtual reality VR training to help improve health and safety awareness among its workforceWorking with EON Reality the company has developed realistic and highly detailed virtual environments to train workers to industry best practice safety standardsampquotThe Virtual Reality Training System visually simulates the processes with realtime feedback in a scalable 3D environmentampquot said EON Reality in a statementIn addition to improving safety procedures the VR system is also helping Saudi Aramco to cut costs associated with training and development processes the company claimedLast month Saudi Aramco also announced the completion of its Summer Gifted Students Programme which invites 200 of the countrys most promising high school students to learn more about science mathematics and engineeringHuda AlGhoson executive director of employee relations and training at Saudi Aramco said that it is vital that students also develop the practical skills necessary to succeed in the oil and gas industry in addition to developing strong aptitude in theoretical disciplinesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-Aramco-improves-safety-with-VR-training_19339355 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:06:00 GMT Improving access to geosciences training courses may help to encourage Nigerians to enter the oil and gas industry Currently there is a lack of availability of geoscientiests within the region which is having an effect on the countrys total oil output reports Business Day The news provider claims that while there are other factors affecting output in the country namely militant actions relating to control of resources a lack of geoscientists is also affecting the rate at which new sources of oil are discovered Nonetheless attracting such professionals remains difficult the news provider adds suggesting that there is a global shortfall of qualified professionals in this sector Boosting training in this area within Nigeria may well help to boost oil and gas output from the country the report suggested In particular there is a shortage of availability for training within Africa it added AngloDutch oil major Shell remains a key player in Nigeria although rebel group the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta continue their fight for greater control of the countrys resourcesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Training-could-boost-Nigerias-oil-industry_19336285 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:10:00 GMT Specialist oil and gas training group CMAR has opened a new facility in Mumbai adding to a string of new developments in an 18month expansion campaignThe company already operates worldclass oil and gas training facilities in London Brazil Croatia and the Philippines Students enrolling at the new Dynamic Positioning Training Centre in Mumbai will be trained to standards set by the Nautical Institute with courses covering practical manoeuvring error identification and maintenance and dive vessel managementAndrew Macdonald CMAR Groups director of operations commented ampquotWe have created centres of excellence around the globe to provide the energy and maritime industries with a service that is critical to the marine and oil and gas sectorsampquotEarlier this month GI Security and Canpro Global Services announced plans to establish a joint venture company named CanproGI Security that will establish around 50 training and development centres throughout India to improve security and preparedness for public and private infrastructure such as oil and gas refineries government buildings and power plantsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/CMAR-opens-oil-and-gas-training-centre-in-India_19336282 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:10:00 GMT Small and mediumsized enterprises SMEs will play a deciding role in tackling the UAEs burgeoning employment crisis according to a new report from Standard CharteredThe group noted that there is a rapid growth in the number of young workers in the UAE and across the wider Middle East and in the coming years ensuring that employment is available for this demographic will be crucial for the economic and social wellbeing of the emiratesAnd while the oil and gas industry will provide support for some of these workers SMEs and the private sector will come to play an increasingly important roleThe report concludes that securing finance will be vital here as the UAE and other oilrich Middle Eastern countries will need to ensure that the young workforce is supplied with robust training to ensure that potential skills shortfalls are avoidedAmong the international oil training firms working in the UAE is Petrofac which has teamed up with the Dubai Petroleum Establishment to create the Dubai Petroleum Training Centre providing key skills support for the emirates young workforceOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Report-SMEs-critical-in-addressing-UAE-employment-gap_19333716 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:28:01 GMT Mustang International is set to acquire a majority stake in AlHejailan Consultants business thanks to the creation of a new joint venture As a result of the project which will see some 11 million be invested in the region a range of services which may include training will be offered Mustang AlHejailan Engineering will offer a range of services focusing on engineering and project management within Saudi Arabias oil and gas and chemical industries Steve Knowles president of Mustang said ampquotThe formation of Mustang AlHejailan Engineering gives us the opportunity to create a worldclass international engineering capability in Saudi Arabiaampquot He added that the new development will allow for the delivery of sustainable practices in a range of areas President of AlHejailan Faisal alHejailan was also positive about the benefits that the new partnership could bring Earlier this year Mustang received Chevrons Gold Star Award for Safety Excellence as a result of the commitment to high safety standards often achieved through rigorous trainingOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-engineering-receives-investment-boost_19333701 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:32:01 GMT Training programmes run by TTE Technical Training Group are attracting a growing number of international workers to the companys Teesside baseAccording to the Northern Echo more than 100 foreign workers have enrolled on oil and gas courses run by TTE from its base in Middlesbrough contributing an estimated amp163500000 to the local economy in the processStudents have come from a multitude of oil producing nations such as Oman Ghana and Libya and often live in rented accommodation provided by TTEampquotWhile there is a broad understanding of the role TTE plays in terms of training technicians from around the globe the contribution in terms of helping sustaining the local economy is not so well knownampquot said Keith Hunter the companys managing directorEarlier this month TTE also hosted a recruitment drive as it expanded its course offering further with the introduction of the Performing Engineering Operations level one programme which is designed to help young people enter the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/TTE-attracts-international-trainees-to-Teesside-_19333718 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:27:01 GMT Iraq will hold its second bidding round for oil licences in the country by midDecember with contracts due to be signed as early as January 2010 according to Iraqs oil minister Hussain alShahristaniComments from the minister followed the announcement that 45 companies have been preapproved for tenders on contracts covering more than a dozen fields in the countrySpeaking in Istanbul Mr alShahristani told Bloomberg and other assembled media that the Iraqi government is pushing the oil ministry to move ahead as quickly as possibleampquotWe dont expect a new government to have a different policy to develop these fieldsampquot he addedThe tender will be the second held in the country since the collapse of Saddam Husseins regime in 2003 The first round concluded earlier this year was less successful than had been hoped with many contracts going unsold due to irresolvable disputes over expected earningsampquotWe expect a better match between our expectations and what the companies will bid in the second roundampquot insisted Mr alShahristaniAs well as technical expertise and competitiveness bids are also likely to be evaluated on the auxiliary benefits the companies will bring to Iraq through investment in training and development infrastructure and community initiativesGlobal Education and Training Event Getenergy for Iraq http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Iraqs-second-bidding-round-to-be-held-by-December_19331052 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:33:01 GMT Uganda will use revenues from the countrys emergent oil and gas industry to establish new technical training institutes the minister for mineral development Peter Lokeris has announcedIn a speech assessing the opportunities presented by the discovery of oil in the country Mr Lokeris said that there are expectations of rapid commercial growth and improved government servicesHowever he added that the state will have to spend oil revenues judiciously and invest in social and environmental programmes to ensure that the discovery is beneficial to all UgandansHe added that the Uganda Petroleum Training Institute at Kigumba will serve as a blueprint for the development of additional training hubs throughout the countryPlans for the Kigumba institute were unveiled by education minister Namirembe Bitamazire last monthAll Africa reported that the announcement was made during an official visit to the Nakawa Vocational Training Institute which will also be utilised to prepare Ugandans for a career in the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Uganda-plans-specialist-oil-training-institutes_19331042 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:33:01 GMT Aberdeenbased qedi will train an additional 60 members of staff over the next 12 months as the company delivers on two multimillionpound contracts signed with BP and ShellThe two companies have selected qedi to assist with safety and management processes with the installation of its Go Technology software for use throughout both firms exploration and production operationsCommenting on the contract qedi managing director Stuart Macleod said ampquotTechnical integrity is a top priority in the oil and gas industry and our worldleading commissioning technology means that operators can have confidence in their systems to ensure that integrityampquotWith the technology essentially preapproved for all upstream operations qedi is expected to invest in training on an international level adding to staff numbers at its regional offices in Azerbaijan Dubai Nigeria Brazil the US and KazakhstanAll training will be carried out in pursuance of the companys health safety and environment standards which are based on communication information identification and assessmentOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Aberdeenbased-qedi-trains-60-staff-after-winning-BP--Shell-c_19328574 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:33:01 GMT The 5000 sq ft centre is the largest of its type in the UK and offers training for a range of sectors including subsea marine offshore construction and oil and gas Training and marine simulation business manager at Kongsberg Maritime Iain Fullerton said that the firm hopes to increase the number of people it trains following the move to new premises Dave Shand general manager of Kongsberg Maritime said ampquotWe are making a significant investment in training in Aberdeen with the launch of this centreampquot He added that the firm hopes to emulate the success it has enjoyed in other locations around the world at its new facilities in Aberdeen Areas covered at the new centre include dynamic positioning offshore acoustic positioning and marine automations among other things Kongsberg notes that its oil and gas technologies business is a new priority area within its maritime businessOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Kongsberg-confirms-new-Aberdeen-training-centre_19329029 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:40:01 GMT Germany is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the countrys first oil find with a training and development initiative designed to engage the wider public in the oil and gas industryThe training module hosted by Wintershall will offer a primer on both the upstream and downstream operations of the industry in order to explain how oil and gas have become the most important raw materials for industrialised nationsDr Ties Tiessen member of the board of executive directors of Wintershall Holding commented ampquotThe 150th anniversary of crude oil production is the perfect occasion to present our work to a broader publicampquotampquotGermany is where it all began for our company and it has always been the foundation of our operationsampquot he addedThe countrys oil age began with the discovery of crude in Wietze in the Lower Saxony district of Germany in 1859Wintershall which has been in operation for 75 years is Germanys largest oil and gas producerOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Germany-celebrates-150-years-of-oil-production-with-training_19328579 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:40:01 GMT Ghanas minister for employment Stephen Amoanor Kwao has pledged to invest strongly in human capital development through new training and development centres and initiativesIn the ministrys annual mission statement Mr Kwao set out a fourpoint plan that included strategies to increase access to technical and vocational training courses in the countrys emergent oil and gas industry and other sectors as well as improving employment opportunities for those with disabilities and disadvantagesAs well as investing in training and retraining the ministry also pledged to ampquotpromote and sustain an enabling environment for productive employment towards the achievement of accelerated growth and developmentampquotThe mission statement followed an announcement from Tullow that it is on course to commence production at Ghanas Jubilee field in the second half of next yearThe Irish firm has also pledged to continue to explore the upside potential in the offshore Tweneboa and Teak fields giving further strength to the countrys oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ghanaian-minister-pledges-investment-in-oil-training_19321651 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:46:01 GMT InfoVision Consultants Icon has entered into a partnership with Zee Laboratories that will help the latter to achieve ISO accreditation for competency and qualityZee Labs a leading research group and training and development provider has called in Icon to secure swift systems integration that will enable them to achieve accreditation by the end of the yearIcon has already established itself as a leading firm in its field with oil and gas firms throughout the Gulf region a fact which proved influential in the tender process for the Zee contractSpokesperson for Zee Zuhair Habib Awachi commented ampquotSelection of IconGMG has totally been on merit and management of Zee Lab has carried out a thorough review of the success stories by IconGMG in Saudi Arabia Bahrain Qatar Kuwait Oman and other countries in MENAampquotIcon has also established training and development centres in the US to provide costeffective technology solutions to domestic clients in the oil and gas industry and other key sectorsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Icon-teams-up-with-Bahrains-Zee-Labs-for-training-excellence_19326098 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:28:01 GMT BP is helping Libyan communities benefit from oil production in the country with an investment in training and development infrastructure the Observers Ruth Sutherland has claimedIn an article yesterday August 23rd Ms Sutherland explained that whereas the oil and gas industry has long relied on a skilled migrant workforce to help develop fields in countries such as Libya BP is helping to boost local employment with an investment in oil and gas trainingTo date the company has spent 50 million amp16330 million on training and development programmes in the countryampquotInstead of just shipping in expats and using locals as cheap labour companies need to plan training recruitment and succession so that locals are involved at senior management levelampquot Ms Sutherland insistedBP also offers its workers a combination of both hard and soft skillsbased training programmes focusing on both technical support and other areas such as communication and presentation skills http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/BP-invests-in-training-in-Libya_19326097 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:28:01 GMT Indiabased CADD Centre is set to open a new training and development centre in Qatar servicing unfulfilled demand for engineering and management skills in the oil and gas industry and other nonenergy sectorsKaraiadi Selvan director of the CADD Centre explained that while Qatar like most oilrich Gulf states has seen unprecedented growth in recent years the demand for skilled workers in fields such as computeraided design CAD programme and project management PPM and computeraided engineering has been broadly underserved increasing reliance on foreign labour and skillsampquotOur presence in Qatar which is perceived as the most robust economy in the region will help us offer popular CAD and PPM programs shaped for local industry needs and develop a skilled manpower to work in the most competitive positionsampquot insisted Mr SelvanSince 2002 CADD Centre has won a total of 12 international awards for its demonstrable expertise in delivering technical training courses in India and overseas with the Wings of Glory 2008 Award from Canon India the latest to be collectedOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/CADD-to-open-technical-training-centre-in-Qatar_19323932 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:31:55 GMT The American Right of Way Association ARWA has announced that it will be holding a training and development programme in Shreveport Louisiana on August 29thDesigned to support the development of the Hayneville Shale the new training module is open to local ARWA associates and will cover subjects such as title examination engineering pipeline construction and negotiationsDon Valden chief executive of the organisation said that the training programme will build upon the success of schemes supporting the Barnett Shale playampquotOur training has allowed hundreds of people to break into an industry that was once based on who you know not what you know It has been our experience with our clients that those days are behind usampquot he saidPreliminary research at the Haynesville Shale has shown that the total gas reserves could match those seen at the Barnett Shale which is expected to hold between 29 and 39 trillion cubic feet of natural gas making it one of the biggest plays in US historyOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ARWA-hosts-shale-training-in-Louisiana-_19323924 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:31:55 GMT A worldleading training and development programme introduced is routinely saving lives in the UKs oil and gas industry the head of the Health and Safety Executives HSEs offshore division Ian Whewell has claimedSpeaking to People Management Mr Whewell explained that the oil and gas training programme was introduced in the wake of a report published by the HSE in 2007 which called for a greater commitment to safety in the offshore sectorHe explained ampquotMany senior managers in the offshore sector had risen through marketing and accountancy but had not come through the engineering ranks There was a surprising lack of recognition of the full significance of managing major risksampquotNow empowered with the requisite training senior managers have helped to establish the UK oil and gas industry as one of the safest in the worldHis comments followed a report published by the HSE showing that the industry achieved zero fatalities for the second consecutive year last yearOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Groundbreaking-UK-HSE-oil-training-saves-lives-offshore_19321649 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:31:55 GMT States in the Gulf region need to extend diplomatic and economic relations with Iraq as the country moves along the road to recovery Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi has pleadedWriting for the Guardians Comment is Free Al Qassemi a nonresident fellow at the Dubai School of Government and a regular contributor to the National newspaper in the UAE urged for state actors to welcome Iraq closer to the Gulf Cooperation CouncilHe added that while the UAE had already made diplomatic inroads the region had a long way to go establishing strong cooperative links with IraqSharing technical expertise through training and development programmes may be one way to promote economic strength in Iraq as the country looks to bring its vast oil fields out of a state of dilapidationAlthough Iraq has the third largest oil reserves years of sanctions and underinvestment during the reign of Saddam Hussein have left much of the countrys oil infrastructure in need of upgrading and repairGlobal Education and Training Event for Oil and Gas Getenergy for Iraq http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Sultan-Qassemi-Gulf-states-must-get-serious-about-Iraq_19319319 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:33:55 GMT The University of Aberdeen UoA has unveiled a new MSc degree programme to help tackle a critical skills shortfall facing the UK offshore sectorA parttime distance learning course utilising the very latest in training simulation technology the MSc in Oil and Gas Structural Engineering has been developed in partnership with fellow Aberdeenbased groups Atkins Production Services Network and Wood Group EngineeringHalf of the modules offered will be delivered by industry professionals and the other half by academics attached to the universityampquotBy drawing expertise from both industry and academia the course will equip the students with a strong set of industry relevant skills encompassing new technologies and developments within the sectorampquot insisted Dr Paul Davidson of the UoAs School of EngineeringHe added that the course has been designed to supply a fresh replenishable talent pool that is capable of servicing both current and future industry demandsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/UK-UoA-tackles-oil-and-gas-shortage-with-MSc_19317096 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:35:55 GMT Women are taking full advantage of improved access to employment in the UAE and can be found at all levels of the public and private sector a new report from the UAE University has shownSpeaking to Gulf News Mousa Shallal associate professor in the Department of Sociology at the university explained that greater access to training and educational resources has allowed women to move into nontraditional sectors such as the oil and gas industryampquotModern Emirati women can now be found working in government engineering science healthcare media computer technology law commerce and the oil industryampquot he saidHe went on to call for broader research into the trends and impacts in the job market for Emirati women explaining that to date there has been a dearth of information this areaAccording to the Embassy of the UAE in Washington DC women filled twothirds of all governmental positions in the emirates while the first female judge was also sworn in October 2008Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Emirati-women-excelling-in-UAE-job-market_19314831 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:37:55 GMT Ziol a subsidiary of Zoomlion has been requested by the Ghanaian authorities to establish oil training programmes in areas of the country proximate to the recent oil discoveriesGNA reported that a district employment taskforce has now been inaugurated at Apam to coordinate the youth training programmes which will involve environmental protection and spill management coursesDr Nii Moi Thompson an economic development expert and representative of the International Labour Organisation said that the taskforce would help to ensure that local youths can find a productive role to play in their local communityCities and towns close to the oil finds have already witnessed an upsurge in population and new business startups ahead of commercial production in 2010Among the companies active in the countrys offshore industry are Tullow Anadarko Sabre and EO GroupTullow expects to commence production in the second half of 2010 with full development support from the governmentOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ziol-entrusted-with-oil-training-for-Ghanaian-youths_19312715 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:43:55 GMT The Ugandan government needs to forge links with universities and private sector companies to add depth to the national talent pool according to Julius Babyetsiza programme officer for research and computer systems at the National Association of Professional Environmentalists NAPEWriting for New Vision the officer concedes that there have been few instances of collaboration between these three spheres in the recent past a failure that has stifled skills development across the countryHe added ampquotWith the discovery of oil it is high time Uganda developed a sustainable strategy for addressing the graduates unemployment problem through governmentuniversityindustry linkages and partnershipsampquotIn turn this will help the country to secure sustainable economic growth akin to that enjoyed by countries such as Malaysia which has harnessed revenues from natural reserves to launch training programmes for the benefit of the national workforceLast month Tullow declared that Uganda could become one of the top 50 oil producing nations in the worldOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/NAPE-Uganda-needs-to-build-training-links_19310558 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:45:55 GMT Malaysias East Coast Economic Region ECER has constructed a new training framework to develop human capital in the countryBernama reported that the new training programme has been designed specifically to increase job retention in an increasingly competitive marketplace while at the same time developing skills that will help unemployed citizens back into workampquotThis programme also fulfils the labour requirements needed by various sectors within ECERampquot said Datuk Jebasingam Issace John chief executive officer of the ECER Development CouncilSectors targeted in the study will include the oil and gas industry manufacturing and agricultureHe added that the training programme will be funded by the fiscal stimulus package introduced by the Malaysian government earlier this yearSpeaking to the Business Times earlier this month Mr John announced that the ECER will also push ahead with the introduction of a new Special Economic Zone in line with policies recently set down by the countrys prime ministerOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Malaysias-ECER-invests-in-human-capital-with-training_19310551 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:45:55 GMT Aberdeenbased Nessco has been built from the ground up by a man determined to carve a place for himself in the UKs burgeoning oil and gas industry the Financial Times reportsSpeaking to the paper Nessco founder Tom Smith said that he was a late bloomer and only developed an interest in maths and physics during a training course in engineeringAnd despite a brief stint as an apprentice in Scotlands demanding fishing industry Mr Smith soon went back into training realising that his career would lie in telecommunicationsThen as the UK oil and gas industry blossomed in the 70s Mr Smith realised he was uniquely placed to use his skills within the sector and after working for Plessey and Shell he set up Nessco and began offering a complete telecoms service to oil and gas platforms in the UK and further afield ampquotSome of these platforms or vessels offshore are essentially like small towns so they need the whole thing from catering to power generation to telecoms systemsampquot he explained In June Nessco announced continued success in the first quarter of 2009 with its order book boosted by two lucrative contracts in Australia and IranOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Nesscos-Smith-a-selftaught-success_19308336 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:47:55 GMT The Iraqi oil ministry is in favour of new legislation to reestablish the Iraq National Oil Company INOC which was disbanded by Saddam Hussein in 1987Speaking to the Iraq Oil Report oil ministry spokesperson Assem Jihad said that the department would be happy to cede control of managing the countrys oil assets to a new national corporationIf it is passed in parliament the INOC law would establish the company as the parent of the three existing state firms namely South Oil North Oil and Missan OilThe law has already received backing from the cabinet and was passed to parliament for approval in JulyMr Jihad welcomed the legislation noting that reestablishing INOC could help to improve access to modern exploration and production technology and training facilities both of which suffered under the weight of sanctions and underinvestment during the Saddam yearsampquotWe wish to establish an independent company independent financially and independent in managementampquot he saidGlobal Education and Training Event for Oil and Gas Getenergy for Iraq http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Iraqi-oil-ministry-backs-INOC-law_19308333 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:47:55 GMT CGGVeritas has opened a new technology training centre in Al Khobar Saudi Arabia as part of a joint venture with TAQAThe new facilities have been designed to support Saudi Arabias oil and gas industry helping to train new workers for a career in the sectorIts equipment will also be open for use for students of the earth sciences department of the King Fahd University of Petroleum and MineralsSpeaking at the opening company chairman and chief executive Robert Brunck said that the inauguration of the training institute marks another significant milestone in a 40year partnership with TAQAampquotOur ambition is to locally apply and advance the sophisticated processing algorithms we develop globally in order to unmask the embedded value of the seismic data we have been acquiring here for so many yearsampquot he addedLast month CGGVeritas announced resilient corporate earnings for the second quarter of the year with Middle Eastern contracts holding up particularly wellOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/CGGVeritas-establishes-technology-training-centre-in-Saudi-A_19308328 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:47:55 GMT The Emirates National Oil Company ENOC is demonstrating its commitment to youth in the UAE with the launch of the Challenge training and development programmeAn eightweek intensive training course the Challenge programme has this month concluded its third year helping another class of young Emiratis to achieve their professional and academic ambitionsCourse modules have been designed to develop aptitude in both of these fields with practical and theorybased options available to those enrolled in the training programmeampquotThe training programme was a tremendous experience for me it helped me to understand that I have the right aptitude for a career in Engineeringampquot said 18yearold Hamda Ali who successfully graduated this monthShe extended her gratitude to ENOC and all those employees involved in administering the courseIn June ENOC was named a Superbrand by the Superbrands Council for the fourth consecutive year in recognition of its continued expertise in customer service and product standardsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ENOC-Challenge-improves-prospects-for-UAEs-youth-with-traini_19306110 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:49:55 GMT OPITO The Oil and Gas Academy has completed the first ever internationallyaccredited oil and gas training programme in KazakhstanWorking with training partner Abiroy Technical Training based in Aksai the academy developed a tailored technical training programme to help Kazakh workers find employment in the oil and gas industryA total of 98 trainee students have now graduated from the Petroleum Open Training course providing them with a certificate recognised by employers in more than 15 countriesGordon McNeil technical programmes director at OPITO commented ampquotThis is an excellent example of how we work with employers independent operators and training providers to identify the individual priorities and challenges that exist in oil and gas provinces around the worldLast month OPITO also added the new oneday fireproofing training standard to its course offering with the new module available as part of the threeday blasterpainter courseThose completing the course will receive two certificates in fabric maintenance providing enhanced career options in the offshore industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/OPITO-completes-inaugural-training-programme-in-Kazakhstan_19306106 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:49:55 GMT GE has delivered a new 60C gas turbine generator for a power plant sited in Rosnefts Vankor field in northern RussiaIn addition to supplying the 210MW gas turbine GE has also developed five tailored gas training programmes to ensure the equipment is used in line with bestpractice guidelinesThe new turbine will be the only source of power used for life support and oil and gas production while also forming the base energy source for exploration and production activitiesRosneft employees will undertake an inaugural training and development programme at GEs regional headquarters in Florence ItalyAlexander Chuvayev GE Oil ampamp Gas region sales executive for Russia commented ampquotThis contract acknowledges the utmost reliability of our product structured equipment which can be customized to withstand operations in the worlds harshest climatic conditionsampquotHe added that as well as providing equipment capable of working in subarctic conditions the company has proven its versatility with products operating in temperatures of up to 60C in Africa and the Middle EastOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/GE-delivers-subzero-generators-for-Rosnefts-Russian-Vankor_19306104 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:49:55 GMT Saudi Arabia needs to invest in leadership training in order to support sustained growth the EM Leadership Centers Tommy Weir has claimedThe managing director of the Lebanonbased training provider told Zawya that while Saudi Arabia has been able to benefit from unprecedented growth even as neighbouring states suffered under the weight of a global recession investment is needed to ensure that growth is sustainedHe warned ampquotThe kingdom is experiencing one of the largest youth bulges in the world and what this means is that unemployment is going to escalate if Saudi Arabia does not tackle the shortage of Saudi leaders in the private sectorampquotMr Weir added that Saudi Arabia needs to learn the lessons of other Gulf Cooperation Council which have experienced the consequences of relying on foreign labour in order to support growthThe EM Leadership Center has also recently urged chief executives in Saudi Arabia to make five critical shifts in the global marketplace to ensure that their organisations maintain their competitive edge during the downturnOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-Arabia-needs-to-develop-leadership-talent_19303904 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:51:55 GMT Albertabased spill remediation firm ESSI International is in the process of completing a landmark deal with a Saudi prince that is intended to mitigate oil spill risks and enhance cleanup operationsHeaded up by Wayne Bennett the company offers two products that are derived from old tyres In numerous practical demonstrations Mr Bennett has shown how the two products Alpha and Bravo can be used to absorb both landbased and waterbased spillsThe Alpha product is also expected to be used around wellheads to prevent leaks while Saudi workers will also be trained to use the Bravo product to separate oil and water quickly and easily in the event of a spillampquotIts pretty amazing stuff It has so many applications There is a really unique opportunity for training and fixing sites that have damagedampquot said Phil Allen director of marketing and enrolment at the local college in Lakeland speaking to the Vermilion StandardRecycling Product News also reports that the company is helping to improve recovery rates by using the portion of recycled tyre rubber that cannot be turned into products such as playground mats roofing tiles or curb stopsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Canadian-oil-spill-team-pens-deal-with-Saudi-prince_19301744 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:58:55 GMT Taqa the Dutch arm of the Abu Dhabi National Energy Co ADNOC has bought a 15 per cent stake in assets owned by the L11b group a consortium constituted by Chevron and a number of other major players in the global oil and gas industryReuters reports that the acquisition strengthens ADNOCs grip in the North Sea region with Taqa set to become the controlling party in the L11b groupEarlier in the week Taqa also took control as the operator of the North Sea Brent crude pipeline system which plays a major role in global oil pricing as Shell stepped down after nearly 40 years as operatorTaqa has long stressed its commitment to Emiritisation programmes designed to help secure jobs for domestic workers through training and development initiativesAbdulla Khunji Taqas Abu Dhabibased chief of staff has in the past claimed that through such training opportunities the company can demonstrate to the UAE that it recognises human capital as its greatest assetOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ADNOCS-Taqa-buys-North-Sea-assets_19299479 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:00:56 GMT The TTE Technical Training Group has hosted a delegation of representatives from the Chinese province of Chongqing and laid the groundwork for an expanded international training and development portfolioPhil Blewitt TTE Groups commercial business director said that the company has earned a strong reputation as a leading provider of industryapproved training and development programmes both throughout the UK and overseasampquotWe are keen to pursue all avenues that will allow TTE International Ltd to work with organisations abroad in establishing training centres or providing expertise to help improve workersamp146 knowledge and skillsampquot he addedThe visit by the delegation followed a breakthrough agreement between Chongqing and UK authorities setting out proposals for the development of Professional Institutional and Vocational Education Training and Qualification Centres of Excellence in the provinceNewcastlebased TTE has also this month strengthened its training portfolio with the launch of the new Performing Engineering Operations courseOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/TTE-opens-up-training-opportunities-in-China_19299470 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:00:56 GMT The gains made in improving safety on offshore rigs and platforms in the UKs oil and gas industry will wither unless companies maintain investment in training and development programmes the Health and Safety Executive HSE has warnedNew figures from the organisation reveal that the industry is getting safer with both major and fatal injury rates and hydrocarbon releases at the lowest level since the HSE began keeping recordsHydrocarbon releases are seen as a common precursor to accidents and the HSE welcomed the drop in incident ratesHowever Ian Whewell head of HSEs offshore division warned ampquotA focus on training together with identification and management of hazards and risks are key factors for preventing incidentsampquotThe new figures follow a separate report from the HSE published last month which showed that safety challenges remain in the offshore industry despite widespread improvements in training and development frameworks http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/HSE-Focus-on-offshore-safety-training-vital_19297220 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:03:56 GMT Trade and energy ministers of numerous east Asian countries have pledged their commitment to developing strong energy management training and development frameworks in pursuance of a more secure regional energy networkAt a meeting in Mandalay Myanmar at the end of July energy ministers concluded that encouraging a relaxation of trade and investment regulations will also be key to strengthening the regions oil and gas industryThe Bangkok Times quoted Thai prime minister Thein Sein as saying ampquotMyanmar has been working its best to have energy supply security and at the same time is embarking on programs of energy efficiency and conservation as well as the development of alternative and renewable energyampquotThailand also has a strong core training and development sector with companies such as MOG Industry Training and PTTCO headquartered in the country providing health and safety training and wellhead servicing maintenance and repair training for the national and international oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ministers-Energy-management-training-needed-in-east-Asia_19297217 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:03:56 GMT Canadian companies working in the oil and gas industry as well as other key sectors such as aeronautics technology and finance are waking up to the growth potential evident in BruneiSuch is the claim of Stockwell Day Canadas trade minister and foreign minister for the AsiaPacific region who last week concluded a fiveday tour of the region during which he met with the Sultan of BruneiBru Direct reports that during talks at Istana Nurul Iman Mr Day said that cooperation between the two countries was already helping to fuel jobs and revenue growth with the potential to further strengthen this with expanded training and development frameworksampquotFrom oil and gas to renewable energy to high technology to agriculture aerospace education and defence more and more Canadian companies are waking up to business opportunities in Bruneiampquot Mr Day commentedAmong the companies enjoying growth in Brunei were the Royal Bank of Canada Bombardier Aerospace and Nations Petroleum he saidOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Trade-minister-Canadian-firms-realise-Bruneis-potential_19292815 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:06:56 GMT The Chandigarh Group of Colleges CGC has announced a new landmark partnership with Kuwaits Al Magwa Engineering and Contracting that marks the first international training and development framework secured by the CGCIn a statement yesterday August 2nd the Indian group announced that it had brokered an agreement that will result in an international exchange for engineering students looking to gain practical experience in commerce and industry in the Gulf Cooperation Council regionCounted among Al Magwas clients are the Kuwait national petroleum company Kuwait oil company numerous state ministries and Arabi EntertechCGC has already developed training and developed programmes with the University of Technology Sydney San Jose University and the University of WolverhamptonThe groups mechanical engineering department focuses heavily on engagement with key industry sectors and encourages students to pursue study that will make them valuable assets for prospective employersOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Indias-CGC-teams-up-with-Kuwaiti-engineering-firm_19292802 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:06:56 GMT Bahrain Petroleum Company Bapco has played host to 145 university students at its club in Alawai BahrainThe students were in attendance to take part in a skills development workshop and presentation conducted as part of the companys industrial training programme which takes place between July and AugustAccording to Trade Arabia the training and development programme is engineered to provide university students with the requisite practical experience to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry and other key sectorsBapcos manager of training and development Ahmed Tahery said that students were briefed on various specialisations and paths into the industryThe company has also recently proudly announced that four of its plant maintenance department employees have completed universitylevel studies in the UK as part of Bapcos professional development programmeIn celebration of their achievement the four graduates were treated to a reception at the Bahrain embassy in LondonOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Bapco-hosts-skills-development-programme-in-Bahraini-capital_19290634 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:12:56 GMT Aberdeenbased Aker has developed a new gas training module designed to limit the number of small bore tubing SBT failures on offshore platformsThe company has identified SBT failure as a major cause of gas leaks and its new twoday training programme will mitigate the risks associated with a focus on developing maintenance and inspection skillsampquotSome industry evidence has suggested that up to a quarter of SBT systems that are inspected or surveyed contain faults the majority being undertight connections followed by assembly errorsampquot said Deborah McBeath vicepresident of health safety environment and quality at Aker SolutionsMs McBeath added many of these faults may be rectified with bestpractice maintenance and fittingEarlier this month Aker also announced that it is continuing to expand in Asia with the inauguration of a new wellhead and surface tree manufacturing facility in Batam IndonesiaWith the new facilities regional production capacity has increased 50 per cent the company saidOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/UK-Aker-develops-SBT-failure-gas-training-_19288445 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:16:56 GMT The prospects for economic growth and high employment in Bahrain are being severely impinged by the slump in oil prices seen since late 2008Although prices have more than doubled since reaching a nadir of 34 a barrel earlier this year that prices are still below the 75 barrel price required to support Bahrains budgetMeanwhile Lebanons Daily Star reports that youth employment has suffered particularly sharply in the wake of the crisis with more than a quarter of all young Bahrainis out of a jobIn response to the impending unemployment crisis General Federation of Bahrain Trade Unions has called on the Bahraini government and the private sector to invest heavily in new training and development programmes that will allow the country to build an economy that is built on human capitalThe countrys employment prospects last month received a boost from the announcement that Ernst ampamp Young is set to relocate its entire global oil and gas training operations from Houston to new headquarters in BahrainOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Bahrain-workforce-hit-by-oil-price-slump_19286271 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:46:56 GMT Chevrons longstanding training and development programme targeting Iraqi workers is continuing apace and is creating exciting opportunities in the country the companys upstream relations team leader Kurt Glaubitz has announcedSpeaking to Arabian Oil and Gas the spokesperson explained that the majority of the engineer training modules are hosted in the US with talented Iraqis invited to complete the courses and return to work in the countrys burgeoning oil and gas industryHe added that more than 1000 engineers have already been trained under the initiative an achievement he deemed a marked successampquotIraq is particularly exciting We are very interested in participating there but clearly the terms and conditions have to be rightampquot Mr Glaubitz told the paperChevron was invited to bid for the development of the Nahr Bin Umar field located in the south of the country in March this year The company teamed up with French major Total to tender for the contractOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Chevron-Iraqi-oil-training-programme-progressing-well_19284214 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:19:56 GMT Saudi Arabia has selected China Railway15 Bureau Group Corporation to build 200 new schools to accommodate 153000 students in line with the Saudi King Abdullahs Project for the Development of General EducationSpeaking to the Media Line Shafquat Ali a senior editor at the Saudi newspaper Arab News said that the Chinese firm had won the contract during a highly competitive tendering process with its application outstripping even local firms such as the Saudi Bin Laden GroupampquotIm sure they have done their homework It goes again to prove the ChineseSaudi relationshipampquot he saidUnder the remit of the general education project Saudi authorities have spent 53 billion amp16332 billion on 3500 initiatives to improve skills and learning infrastructure throughout the countryEarlier this year Saudi Aramco announced that it is to establish a new Upstream Development Training Centre in Dhahran in order to bridge the gap between classroombased study and practical onthejob training that will allow Saudis to succeed in the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-Arabia-pens-education-deal-with-China_19282064 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:40:56 GMT Indian Oil Corp invited more than 45 officers and personnel to take part in quality control and aviation fuel handling training at the Chandigarh air force baseThe training and development programme commenced yesterday July 23rd and was led by air commodore SRK Nair the air officer commanding at the 12 Wing air force baseAccording to Times of India Mr Nair praised Indian Oil for its longstanding expertise in various types of fuels adding that the company had proved a strong partner to the aviation sectorHe went on to urge Indian Oil to continue to develop training programmes for the Air Force with a particular focus on handling aviation fuels Indian Oils pipeline division also offers training and consultancy services for the subcontinents downstream sector providing tailored programmes of study for its clientele working in sectors such as mainline engines maintenance pump pipelines and electrical systemsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Indian-Oil-conducts-aviation-training-at-air-base_19280006 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:22:56 GMT With an unprecedented number of young people entering the job market in the Arab world the region will need to collectively create four million jobs every five years to stave off high unemployment it has been claimedSpeaking to the Media Line Professor Jad Chaaban of the American University in Lebanon said that the country is continuing to pursue strength in job exports but has been lax in developing the infrastructure necessary to create a competitive and attractive job market in its own countryAs a result it suffers a brain drain as talented young workers depart to work in the oil and gas industry and other key sectors in the region after receiving training in LebanonMeanwhile Dubai and Kuwait were also identified as being particularly reliant on foreign workers due to a lack of national training programmesPetrofac and the Dubai Petroleum Establishment looked to mitigate this reliance on expatriate workers with the construction of the Dubai Petroleum Training Centre which opened in the emirate last yearOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Arab-world-needs-4m-jobs-every-5-years_19277998 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:30:56 GMT Aberdeenbased maritime training and services group CMAR has welcomed Peter Aylott to the team as it looks to expand its training portfolioMr Aylott who has served in the Royal Navy for 15 years and has developed extensive experience in standards of safety training and watchkeeping during this period has taken on the position of chief operating officer at CMARCommenting on the appointment group operations director Andrew Macdonald stated ampquotPeters remit will be to continue the growth and development of the world leading DP centre training programmes continuing to advance the groups fluid power hydraulics training and to develop new services and coursesampquotHe said that doing so will help to ensure that the company is abreast of the latest technical requirements in the offshore oil and gas industryThe company also last month established a new engineering arm The division is headed up by chief operating officer Dan Endersby and will focus on subsea and well controlOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Aberdeens-CMAR-welcomes-training-expert-as-COO_19277995 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:30:56 GMT The ministry of education in Oman is ensuring that the number of people with access to training and development programmes remains high with the launch of a new twoyear education strategyGlobal Arab Network reports that there currently more than 541000 students enrolled in 1050 schools across the country with the ministrys twoyear strategy planning to boost these numbers while also offering greater support for adult learning programmes to help people prepare for careers in the oil and gas industry and other key sectorsThe ministry has also ushered in a new era of modern learning with the launch of an internetbased training portal that will provide wider access to educational facilities for all OmanisPetroleum Development Oman also offers the Oman Technical Training Programme a biannual initiative to provide a pathway into the countrys oil and gas industryCourses operate for 12 months and are carried out in conjunction with numerous national oil companiesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Omans-ministry-of-education-extending-training-opportunities_19273934 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:34:56 GMT Bahrain is continuing to reduce unemployment through the downturn with wideranging reform of the labour market staff training trade unionism and other key areas of focus the countrys labour minister Dr Majeed al Alawi has claimedIn the last 16 months unemployment in the country has dropped from 15 per cent to five per cent an achievement that has won the minister much international recognition and acclaimSpeaking to Arabian Business Dr al Alawi explained that on August 1st this ere of labour reform will enter a new era when Bahrain will discontinue its sponsorship of expatriate workers to bring the country more in line with international labour marketsAlthough the plan is not without its critics Dr al Alawi is confident that the new system will promote a fairer deal for employees in the oil and gas industry and other key sectors and create a 21st century job market in the countryLate last month the Bahrain Petroleum Company also announced that it is to reform its scholarship programme that will help to address a skills shortfall facing the countrys oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Labour-minister-Bahrain-succeeding-with-training-reform_19273948 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:35:56 GMT The Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development has welcomed Nouf Al Abdul Razzaq the new general manager of BP Kuwait to a hosted event held in the UAEAddressing members of the leadership training organisation at the AlMurooj Rotana Hotel in Dubai Ms Al Abdul Razzaq spoke of her rise to prominence and the skills she has called upon in becoming the first ever Kuwaiti national to take up the general manager position of BP KuwaitampquotNouf Al Abdul Razzaq has had extensive experience with other business organisations in Kuwait and in London which has helped mould her leadership skills and corporate expertiseampquot commented Awadh Seghayer AlKetbi chief executive of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership DevelopmentThe centre has been designed to nurture the leadership potential of both young and senior students through three training programmes entitled Promising Leaders Young Leaders and Government LeadersEach training module has been designed to strengthen career prospects for UAE nationals looking to enter governmental and semigovernmental organisations in the countryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/UAE-leadership-centre-hosts-BP-Kuwait-executive_19272015 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:38:56 GMT Seven out of ten departing trainees from the remotely operated vehicles ROV training module at Fort Williams Underwater Centre have been able to secure jobs in the oil and gas industry the institute has announcedThe only ROV and diver training centre in the country the facility found that the average timeframe between completion of the course and employment is three monthsSteve Ham general manager at the Underwater Centre commented ampquotDespite the recent economic downturn the future for the ROV industry is predicted to be very successful As the prices of oil and gas recover the opportunities within this sector will in turn increaseampquotIn other developments the centre has also recently announced the addition of alternating current field measurement courses to its training portfolio allowing students to learn nondestructive methods of assessing the integrity of subsea structuresThe course is offered to all inspection engineers as well as divers and other offshore workersOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Scotlands-Underwater-Centre-ROV-trainees-securing-jobs_19272010 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:37:56 GMT Colfax subsidiary Allweiler has opened a new office in Sanabis Bahrain in order to provide a better customer service for its clients throughout the Middle EastThe company which has been working on oil gas and power infrastructure and industrial installations in the regions for decades wanted to establish a stronger presence in the region to demonstrate to clients its commitment to customer service and supportampquotWe look forward to having direct and frequent contact with our Middle East customers to provide custom engineered solutions technical advice and trainingampquot said Martin Schroeder onsite manager at the Bahrain officeHe added that the new offices will serve as a hub for the companys global network of services and products delivered by more than 2000 partnersEarlier this year Colfax announced that although the global oil and gas industry has been cutting back on investment through the downturn it is intent on increasing its investment in the Middle East recognising the strength and importance of the regionOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Pump-firm-Allweiler-lands-in-Bahrain_19269962 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:45:56 GMT Saudi Aramco has appointed Huda AlGhoson as the new general manager of its training and career development operationsFor the latest step in her 28year career with Saudi Aramco Ms AlGhoson moves into the oil and gas training department from her position as director of human resources policy and planning developmentMs Ghoson announced that she will focus on ensuring that young Saudis have the skills and opportunities to excel in an increasingly competitive environmentampquotThey should take the time to develop their technical knowledge and understand the business of their organisations They need to pursue continuous selfdevelopment and be willing to venture in new territoriesampquot she explained speaking to Arabian Oil and GasMs Ghoson joined Saudi Aramco in 1981 after completing a degree in English at King Saud University in Riyadh She has since completed a masters degree at the American University in Washington as well as taking part in numerous career advancement training programmes hosted by Saudi AramcoOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-Aramco-appoints-AlGhoson-as-training-chief_19269957 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:44:56 GMT OMV Gas of Vienna has awarded GE Oil and Gas a new 25 million amp163152 million contract to supply three new integrated compressor line ICL units for the Penta West gas pipelineUnder the terms of the contract GE will also provide training to familiarise OMV staff with the ICL units which consist of a compressor highspeed motor transformer and variablespeed driveampquotWe decided in favor of ICL technology because GE Oil ampamp Gas is breaking new ground in emission technology and noise reductionampquot said Hermann Lang project manager of OMV GasJoe Mastrangelo vicepresident for turbomachinery at GE Oil ampamp Gas added that the new units have been developed to help firms working in the oil and gas industry to control efficiency pollution and noiseIn other announcements this week GE has also confirmed that Egyptian Liquified Natural Gas has become the first company to complete GE Oil and Gas Global Services health and safety training and development partnership programmeOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/GE-scores-25m-parts--training-contract-in-Austria_19267973 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:46:56 GMT Ghana will look to ensure that the entire nation benefits from its recent oil discovery by establishing a strong training and development framework the countrys vicepresident John Mahama has announcedAddressing an audience of transport industry executives in Accra the politician warned that the country will not see rapid economic growth unless it is united in its development of a strong oil and gas industryGhana Broadcasting Corp reports that he went on to declare that the transport and logistics sector will play a pivotal part in achieving thisHe added that the government will bolster private sector development with an enhanced training and development framework to ensure that all Ghanaians can benefit from the oil findTullow made the discovery in June 2007 when it struck 600 million barrels of light crude oil in the Mahogany basin rights of which it shares with AnadarkoOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ghana-prepares-for-oil-growth-with-training_19267969 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:46:56 GMT The Middle East needs to prepare for the challenges arising from the rapid growth in the size of its young population James Wolfensohn has warnedThe Middle East must invest heavily in education and support to ensure that young people can continue to be assured a place in the job market the former head of the World Bank James Wolfensohn has announcedSpeaking to news agency the Middle East the economist warned that many young people in Qatar and other highly developed nations in the region refuse to fill positions lower down in various sectors and industries with immigrants usually taking up the postsA senior regional economist added ampquotA sudden influx of money meant hard work was no longer as necessary they could afford to bring in people to do it Many indigenous skills were lostampquotSuch circumstances necessitate a largescale investment in training and education to fulfil positions at all levels in the oil and gas industry and other key sectors in order to ensure that the 100 million Arabs entering the job market in the next 20 years are able to find workLast month Silatech the British Council and the Qatari Students Network came together in Doha to launch a summit on youth unemployment in the regionOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Wolfensohn-Middle-East-needs-to-prepare-for-youth-bulge_19265718 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:53:56 GMT Engineering and construction firm Subsea 7 has become the first company to achieve accreditation to provide Opitos Minimum Industry Safety Training MIST programme for its staffThe company based in Aberdeen will offer nine training and development modules covering topics such as risk assessment processes handling hazardous substances working at height training and workplace awarenessRobin Davies Subsea 7s vicepresident of business improvement said he was delighted to achieve accreditation from Opito after a comprehensive assessmentampquotGreat credit should be given to OPITO for developing such a comprehensive assessment programme to ensure that companies maintain the highest standards of training delivery possibleampquot he addedIn other company developments Subsea 7 has also this month announced that it has won a new contract with BP to provide engineering procurement installation and commissioning services for pipeline and platform projects in the Norwegian North SeaThe contract is worth around 40 million amp163244 millionOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Subsea-7-achieves-Opito-MIST-accreditation_19265716 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:53:56 GMT A class of 15 managers at the UAEbased Zadco Oil Operations have been awarded leadership training certification from the Institute of Certified Professional Managers IPCM and Sun Learning Systems SLSFollowing the completion of a 12month training and development programme in June the managers were honoured at an awards ceremony earlier this monthJumaa O Al Mehairi assistant general manager of Zadco said that the company has long proved itself as a leading oilfield development and hydrocarbon production firmampquotHowever as a part of our corporate mission and goals we are continually striving to improve our management and leadership in the organisationampquot he said adding that achieving accreditation from the IPCM and SLS is testament to this commitmentZadco was established in 1977 to develop the Upper Zakum field Since this time its scope and ambition has grown and it is now one of the UAEs leading exploration and production firmsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Zadco-Oil-achieves-IPCM-SLS-leadership-certification-in-UAE_19265714 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:53:56 GMT Middlesbroughbased charity TTE Technical Training Group has completed apprenticeships for young engineers entering the healthcare industrySpeaking to the Northern Echo Keith Hunter group managing director commented ampquotTTE is well known for training the workers of tomorrow for the oil and gas process manufacturing and engineering sectors However the skills learnt on our apprenticeship programmes are transferrableampquotThe two apprentices Joshua Thompson 18 and Martin Tate 20 have both recently joined the University Hospital of North Tees Northern and Yorkshire NHS Assessment Centre working as a medical engineer and a mechanical fitter respectivelyIn other company developments TTE has also recently passed a major safety milestone racking up more than two million accidentfree working hours at the Wilton International training and development siteHundreds of trainees and technicians pass through the centre every year with every worker and visiting contractor given a thorough briefing on health and safety procedures at the siteOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/TTE-offers-tranferable-training-skills-to-UK-apprentices_19259224 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:54:56 GMT There is still work to be done to achieve optimum safety standards in the UK offshore oil and gas industry a new report from the Health and Safety Executive HSE concludesIn its publication the organisation said that much progress has been made in the oil and gas industry in the last three years but added that this momentum must continueSpeaking to the BBC Ian Whewell head of HSEs offshore division added ampquotThough we appreciate that fluctuating demand cycles provide further challenges to the industry in planning and allocating resources this will not be permitted as an excuse for poor asset integrityampquotMalcolm Webb chief executive of industry body Oil and Gas UK responded by pledging to continue investing heavily in oil and gas training asset integrity and skillsThe authority has also recently announced its alliance with the House of Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee in its calls for an incentivisation programme to promote drilling in the North SeaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/HSE-UK-offshore-safety-still-needs-improvement_19263624 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:55:56 GMT Professional instructor services group John Bryce Training has completed a training programme providing focused skills development for PetroChina employeesIn a statement John Bryce Training China announced that it has completed a SQL Server 2005 training and development programme providing employees with a practical grounding in the softwareampquotThe course content had been tailored to meet our actual requirements The instructors are highly knowledgeable and the courses were explained clearly Additionally they also provide timely followup serviceampquot said Jian Sun leader of the software development team at PetroChinaYoav Chernitz chief executive officer of John Bryce Training China responded by stating that the completion of the training programme demonstrated the value of the companys services to Chinese clients during periods of economic difficultyJohn Bryce Training is part of the Matrix Group the biggest IT company in Israel with a workforce in excess of 1800 people and a business cycle of more than 200 million amp1631237 million http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/John-Bryce-pens-training-deal-with-PetroChina_19257191 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:55:56 GMT Qatar is striving to become the leading knowledge and technology hub in the Middle East and is investing heavily in infrastructure and development to achieve its goal it has been claimedThe American Chronicle reports that while many countries have been blessed by abundant profitable natural resources few nations have had that income stream supported by a visionary and intelligent leadershipOver the last 15 years the government has used revenues from Qatars vast natural gas and substantial oil reserves to completely overhaul the countrys educational infrastructure at all levels of developmentampquotThe standardisation of Qatar University amp150 the prime national institution of education amp150 is an important milestone The university has been brought on par with international universities in infrastructure facilities academic programs and systems of instructionampquot the paper reportsQatar University is also involved in partnerships with Texas AampampM University in Qatar delivering high level oil and gas training programmes that have been developed in collaboration with SchlumbergerOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Qatar-eyes-position-as-knowledge-hub_19257189 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:55:56 GMT Opito the Oil and Gas Academy has added the Petroleum Open Learning training module to its portfolio of flexible learning coursesThe new training and development programme is an entrylevel course designed to provide people from all backgrounds with an opportunity to excel in the oil and gas industryRichard Bain the academys technical sales manager said that the provision of training plays a vital role in ensuring that the UK remains competitive on the global stage ampquotWe have responded to the need for more electrical engineering specialists with this tailored course which will equip participants with industryready skills they can take out into the workplaceampquot he addedOpito has also this month launched an innovative educational programme for schoolchildren in Aberdeen giving them a taste of the oil and gas industry coal face with the help of Aberdeen CollegeOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/UK-Opito-adds-Petroleum-Open-Learning-to-training-portfolio_19257186 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:54:56 GMT Malaysian stateowned oil and gas major Petronas has invested large sums in establishing a training and development network that can provide career options for people of all learning habitsSpeaking to Bernama Tengku Nasariah Tengku Syed Ibrahim chief executive of the Petrosains Discovery Centre one of many training and development hubs operated by Petronas said the institution has helped to inspire three million visitors since opening in 1999Ms Ibrahim added that the training and development centre had also helped to enrich local lives through community outreach initiativesampquotThe Science Action Team and the Creative Science for Schools are designed to inculcate the culture of an inquirybased approach to learning while the Teachers Fellowship and Petrosains Teachers Workshop help teachers to welcome questionsampquot she explainedPetronas also positions itself as a leader in innovative training solutions with elearning and multimedia resources commonly called upon as part of its Education and Training MasterplanOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petronas-investing-in-comprehensive-training-in-Malaysia_19261370 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:56:56 GMT The UN Institute for Training and Research UNITAR is dedicated to tackling unemployment in Nigeria and securing positions for workers looking to enter the countrys oil and gas industySo claims Lawrence Boms the country area security coordinator at UNITAR who told Next that the institution understands that the current lack of employment in the oilrich province of Niger Delta has not developed overnight but rather is the result of a long series of eventsMr Boms added that currently even those with a university education cannot be guaranteed a position in the countrys oil and gas industryampquotThis is one of the reasons why we have decided to come close to the grass roots to be able to harmonise the challenges in terms of skillsampquot he addedEarlier this year UNITAR invited the organisations assistant secretary general and executive director Carlos Lopes to the region to discuss the possibility of opening an international training centre in Benin CityOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/UNITAR-deploys-oil-training-in-Nigeria_19261366 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:56:56 GMT Saudi Arabia is seeking assistance from the private sector as it looks to tackle unemployment with new training and development initiativesEmirates Business reports that Ghazi Al Qusaibi the Saudi labour minister last week told an assembled audience of newly employed Saudis in Jeddah that the country would not rely on aid as a mechanism to lift people out of financial hardshipampquotThe only way to eliminate this problem is through training and rehabilitation of Saudis Hard work will produce results but it will be useless without a concerted effort by both the public and private sectorsampquot he addedMr Al Qusaibi went on to state that the private sector will play a crucial role in tackling youth unemployment with training and development initiativesSaudi Aramco the stateowned oil firm and holder of the worlds largest oil reserves has maintained a longstanding Saudisation programme designed to secure positions for nationals looking to enter the oil and gas industryTenders for private sector firms operating in the country are often approved on condition that they comply with the programmeOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-Arabia-teams-up-with-private-sector-for-training_19261360 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:56:56 GMT Invensys Operations Management has announced the latest addition to its product base a new oil gas and water well flow testing training simulator developed in partnership with SPTCombining SPTs OLGA well testing training simulation software and its own DynSim technology Invensys has delivered a new training interface offering dynamic lifecycle simulation and online modellingampquotIts another example of a successful cooperation between two leading companies and we look forward to working with SPT Group to deliver another bestinclass solution for the mutual benefit of our oil and gas clientsampquot said Tobias Scheele vicepresident of advanced applications at Invensys Operations ManagementThe new software will allow engineers to accurately test flows at an array of subsea and topside processing and oil and gas production facilitiesOther marketleading training and development simulation solutions from Invensys Operations Management include Foxboro Triconex and SimSciEsscorOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Invensys-unveils-well-flow-testing-training-simulator_19255067 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:09:57 GMT The northeastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco is looking to establish itself as a major hub for oil and gas servicesFurthering this the Federation of Industries of the State of Pernambuco Fiepe has established the new Oil Gas Offshore and Naval division which has attracted partners in the Brazilian Oil Natural Gas and Biofuels Institute and the National Organisation of the Petroleum Industry among othersSpeaking to Brazzil Fiepe president Jorge Corte Real said ampquotWe are working in tandem to create a chain of suppliers and of labour force training geared at the investment that should take place in the oil gas naval and offshore sectors underway in the stateampquotBrazzil also reports that Macae in Rio de Janeiro state is the countrys de facto oil and gas hub as it is situated in close proximity to Brazils vast offshore fieldsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Brazils-Pernambuco-eyes-future-as-oil-and-gas-hub_19252972 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:12:57 GMT The Bahrain Petroleum Company Bapco is taking action to address a widening skills gap in key sectors such as geology chemical engineering and petroleum engineeringLate last month the group launched a revised scholarship programme that will support 25 highachieving students with their studies with 11 of those selected studying overseas in the UK or AustraliaampquotThe programme aims to prepare Bahrainis for skilled positions and future leadership roles to meet our technical and succession planning requirementsampquot said Bapco chief executive Abdulkarim AlSayedHe said that he hopes the company will be able to reap the benefits of the training and development award programme in future yearsBapco is also looking to establish a stronger presence in the lubricants market with a joint venture with Finnish Neste OilThe two parties have together created the Bahrain Lubricant Basic Oil Lubrication Holding Company which was approved under Bahraini law on June 17thOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Bapco-addressing-skills-shortfall-in-Bahrain_19252976 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:10:57 GMT Petrofac has lured Paul Groves away from a position at Shell and has announced the appointment of the business development expert as the companys new managing directorA chartered engineer and scientist by training Mr Groves has also previously worked for Alcan Aluminium and British Gas although he started his career as a lecturer at Oxford UniversityMaroun Semaan group chief operating officer at Petrofac said he is delighted to welcome Mr Groves to the training and development companyampquotI believe the training business is not just a market leader in its own right but is also pivotal in delivering and enabling other growth opportunities for Petrofacampquot commented Mr GrovesPetrofac has also this month announced that it has secured a new gasfield depletioncompression contract from Petroleum Development Oman which acted as licenser for the work to be carried out at the Kauther fieldThe company has been asked to complete the frontend engineering design phase of the projectOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/UK-Petrofac-appoints-new-MD-from-Shell_19252966 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:10:57 GMT Albertabased team Coole Immersive is strengthening safety training in the oil and gas industry and other key sectors with new simulation technology that grounds workers in the physics of the environment they are workingSpeaking to the Edmontonian Terry Smith and Kevin McNulty two longserving oil and gas training veterans explained that there can be disastrous consequences when employees do not fully understand the forces at work on derricks and other infrastructureEnter the Service Rig Training module a new virtual reality simulation technology developed as an immersive training environment that will enhance learning in the oil and gas industry in the same way that flight simulators aid pilot cadetsCommenting on the success of the new learning platform Mr McNulty claimed ampquotOur system created an unexpected outcome The benefits of the training are evident within two to three weeksampquotThe technology is based on the principle of learning by doing and the platform provides an engaging roleplay environment to develop these skills as well as demonstrating the consequences of bad decisionsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Coole-Immersive-brings-virtual-reality-to-Canada_19246793 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:18:57 GMT Leading remotely operated vehicles ROV services group SeaTrepid has inaugurated a new training centre in Louisiana to serve the oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico GOMSituated in the town of Robert the new training facilities feature leading edge computerbased simulation training in addition to practical electronics fibre optics and hydraulics workshopsEnergy Current reports that the oil and gas training centre also features an inground test pool to put the ROVs and trainees through their pacesampquotSubsea robotic intervention is the future in this business The training function is crucial to the success of any robotic field operationsampquot said Bob Christ SeaTrepids president and founderHe added that the training facilities will allow the company to provide a continual supply of highly skilled field technicians to support growth in the oil and gas industry for years to comeThe centre will also serve SeaTrepids clients in governmental and scientific communitiesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/SeaTrepid-launches-ROV-training-centre-for-GOM_19248870 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:24:57 GMT Brazilian state oil firm Petrobras committed more than 286 million amp1631738 million in various social cultural environmental and sports projects last year company accounts showAccording to Brazzilmag the lions share of this sizable sum went to funding the development and citizenship programme which promotes equal opportunities at a local regional and national level by helping those in disadvantaged situationsThe company plans to spend 670 million in this area through to 2012 with projected spending being allocated to income generation projects professional training and the protection of rights for young peopleIn its environmental funding Petrobras invested in projects which promoted the theme of ampquotwater and climate contributions to sustainable developmentampquotEarlier this year the company announced a fiveyear corporate strategy involving record levels of investment with 107 billion earmarked for exploration and production projects through to the end of 2013Much of this will be channelled into development of the countrys vast ultradeep presalt offshore oil reservesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petrobras-supported-2300-cultural-projects-in-2008_19244696 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:24:57 GMT Companies throughout the UAE have been reminded of the need to invest in working at height training to protect employees working on cranes rigs towers and other structuresAccording to Construction Week the percentage of the worlds cranes deployed in the emirates is a hotly disputed topic with estimates ranging from three per cent to 30 per centWhatever the true total is there are thousands of cranes and other elevated structures used in the construction sector and other key areas such as the oil and gas industryElias McGrath secretary of industry watchdog at Build Safe UAE commented ampquotQuestioning the competency of operators and the training that they are going through to ensure that they are up to date with the right standards of practice is keyampquotBuild Safe developed a nationwide presence in the emirates last year expanding from its base in Dubai to increase membership and raise standards throughout the UAEOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Build-Safe-UAE-operators-should-invest-in-crane-training_19244691 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:24:57 GMT Oil and gas training services are performing broadly in line with expectations Petrofac has announced in a trading updateThe company confirmed that its offshore engineering and operations engineering services and production solutions business units are also performing as expected while tender activity has picked up considerably in recent weeksPetrofac also reported that its cash position has remained strong throughout the year to date while a number of production milestones have also been reached in the Don fieldampquotPlateau production on the Don fields is expected to be achieved in early 2010 after commissioning of the permanent export route over the Thistle platformampquot the company statedEarlier this month Petrofac Emirates announced that it has become a founding sponsor of the UAEs Higher Colleges of Technology after entering into a joint agreement with Mubadala Petroleum ServicesHussain Al Ansari chairman of the company said that investment in training was vital in an industry with an aging workforceOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petrofac-oil-and-gas-training-performing-well_19242040 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:25:57 GMT Ernst ampamp Young is set to uproot its Centre of Excellence for Oil and Gas from Houston to Bahrain to capitalise on the regional importance of the sultanate to the oil and gas industry the Telegraph reportsSpeaking to the paper David Barringer an oil and gas partner for Ernst and Young in Bahrain said that the move made sense for the financial services company because the country will attract workers and trainees throughout the Middle EastHe commented ampquotThere are a lot of expats living in Bahrain already because of the importance of the Middle Easts oil and gas to the worldampquotampquotYou can get anywhere in Oman Kuwait or Qatar in an hour or soampquot Mr Barringer said adding that the company is also expecting a growth in business from development in IraqAccording to a report published by Ernst ampamp Young earlier this month the worlds largest oil and gas firms have delivered more than 375 billion amp163227 billion in new investment since the start of the yearOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ernst--Young-uproots-training-from-Houston-to-Bahrain_19239756 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:28:57 GMT The Scottish onshore oil and gas industry and other processing sectors are set to receive a boost from the creation of a National Skills Academy NSA that will provide accreditation to training companies in the countryAccording to the Scotsman the NSA is in talks with Scottish Enterprise to secure funding for the new facilities which are expected to be established in the central Stirling area serving both Scotlands pharmaceutical and chemical industries as well as the onshore oil and gas industry based in AberdeenampquotSuitable training courses are very important in our industry Despite the credit crunch a lot of companies are still working three shifts and cannot send workers off on long coursesampquot said Skills Academy chief executive Philip JonesThe NSA is also in the process of recruiting new members to its board as it moves forwards with its objectives of addressing crucial skills shortfalls and boosting competitivenessOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Scotland-to-get-NSA-onshore-training-boost_19239751 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:28:57 GMT The Saudi Aramco Research and Development RampampD Centre in Dhahran has become the first facility in the Middle East to achieve ISO 129001 accreditationIn achieving the certificate Aramcos RampampD centre was tested for adherence to high standards in quality management and research excellenceAccording to the Saudi Gazette the centre was deemed to have achieved international recognition in its RampampD standards while it was also found to be complying with Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems criteria outlined by the ISOThe paper states that training staff to achieve these standards has been the ampquotfruit of great efforts for a long timeampquot with the company now recognised as a leader in research and management in the global oil and gas industrySaudi Aramco has also opened a new oil and gas safety training centre as part of a joint venture between Rawabi Holding Company and United Safety Limited of CanadaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-Aramcos-RD-centre-achieves-ISO-accreditation_19239749 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:28:57 GMT Preparation is the key factor in managing an effective oil spill response operation Western Canada Spill Service WCSS has announcedCompany equipment manager Mike Locke told the Herald Tribune that as with any emergency knowing how to react is vital in ensuring a swift and impactful responseHis comments came during an oil spill response training day held in the Grand Prairie region of Saskatoon Island Provincial Park in Saskatchewan CanadaampquotWe hope that we never have a spill but if we do have a spill we want to be as well prepared as we canampquot he saidMore than 150 workers in the local oil and gas industry took part in the training programme WCSS a nonprofit organisation is required by law to host at least one spill response training session in each of its mandated areas every yearThe company also maintains an annual research and development budget to develop technologies that will plug gaps in the countrys spill response capabilitiesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/WCSS-Preparation-is-key-in-spill-management_19237623 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:35:57 GMT Although six million jobs have disappeared from the US labour market in the last 18 months there is still a high demand for highly skilled workers Chris McGrary a manager at specialist construction firm Cianbro Corporation has claimedSpeaking to the New York Times he explained that some professions such as welding are in high demand and short supply with many applicants failing to achieve the standards required by the oil and gas industry during recruitmentHe explained that when these skilled workers are found they will be headhunted by another employer unless they are hired quicklyLarry Jacobson executive director of the National Society of Professional Engineers also told the paper there was an acute shortage in the civil engineering sectorampquotWhats missing are enough licensed professionals who have worked at least five years under experienced engineers before taking the licensing examampquot he saidThe paper attributed this dearth in large part to the lack of vocational training support in the USOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Cianbro-Specialist-skills-remain-in-high-demand-in-US_19235479 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:36:57 GMT Scottish firm Outreach has become the first company in the UK to achieve accreditation from the American Bureau of Shipping ABS for its offshore access systemsThe offshore design repairs installation and training company is now the third in the world to receive the ABS seal of approval in this product category It pursued certification following a surge in demand for its access systems in Brazil and the Gulf of MexicoDerek Payne managing director for operations at Outreach said that he expects that the accreditation will allow the company to establish a stronger foothold in these marketsampquotWe are all very proud of this fantastic achievement and believe it adds to the growing reputation of our Offshore Access Systems as easy to operate safe reliable and easy to maintainampquot he saidEarlier this month ABS announced that for the first time in its 147year history the gross tonnage of its classed fleet exceeded the 150 million tonne markOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Outreach-achieves-ABS-access-accreditation_19235475 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:36:57 GMT Suraksha Marine has become the first company in India to achieve accreditation for the Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training BOSIET training module administered by Opito the Oil and Gas AcademyThe company has been authorised to offer three oil and gas training modules BOSIET Tropical BOSIET and H2S safety from the Mumbaibased training facilities paving the way for the company to train staff to worldleading standardsOpitos director for international business development Ian Laing commented ampquotThe availability of locally delivered and academyapproved training in India will be of significant value to employers seeking to ensure the safety and competence of their workforceampquotLast month the academy announced that global engineering operations and maintenance services provider PSN achieved approval to teach Opitos competence management system allowing it to provide its expanding workforce with industry leading oil and gas trainingThe company already has one of the highest staff retention rates in the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Indias-Suraksha-achieves-Opito-oil-training-accreditation_19233260 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:39:57 GMT Independent upstream firm Tullow has turned to MeetingZone to deliver a new web and audio conferencing system that will cut its international communication costs and significantly enhance conference functionalitySarah Dodd the groups project manager for business systems explained that Tullow has grown rapidly in the last two years and needed to consolidate communications across the 22 countries in which it operatesSince identifying MeetingZone as a preferred supplier the company has been able to save thousands of pounds with reduced travel and training costsampquotFor example our IT department holds monthly training sessions on our internal IT systems Using audio and web conferencing this training now takes place without anyone having to leave their desksampquot she explainedTullow has enjoyed marked success in its Ugandan drilling campaign which began in 2007 and boasted a 100 per cent strike rate until last month when its Awaka1 exploration well encountered waterbearing reserves in the Butiabu region of Block 2Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Tullow-turns-to-MeetingZone-for-oil-training_19231100 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:42:57 GMT Rawabi United Safety Services RUSS has inaugurated a new technical operations and training centre to provide young Saudis with an entrance into the countrys oil and gas industryThe Saudi Gazette reports that the new centre based in Dhahran has been built as part of a joint venture between the Saudibased Rawabi Holding Co and United Safety Services of Canada Speaking at the opening ceremony Sheikh Abdulaziz Ali AlTurki chairman of the Saudi firm said the new centre will ampquotenable sectors of the petroleum industry such as those in the upstream downstream and marine operations to receive full assurance of safety and protection through the services and training provided by the centreampquotUnited Safety chief executive Lee Whittaker said that RUSS will use the very latest technology to provide clients and students with a leading edge in the oil and gas industryThe Canadian firm specialises in plant turnaround providing highly trained workers to deliver bestinclass safety solutions for the energy sectorOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/RUSS-training-centre-opens-in-Saudi-Arabia_19231098 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:42:57 GMT The Australian Maritime College AMC in Tasmania is aiding the countrys budding seafarers with extensive preparatory trainingIn a report from Malaysian daily paper the Star captain John Lloyd director of the AMCs National Centre for Ports and Shipping said that the new A7 million training facility has been designed to replicate actual seafaring conditions in the countrys territorial watersampquotAustralia is very much a maritime nation and we believe in providing the best training before students actually set sailampquot he saidThe paper explains that as the second driest continent after Antarctica Australia is heavily focused on maritime and oceanographic research and training with the offshore oil and gas industry relying on tidal data and weather systems analysis for continual operationsThe AMC also offers ocean engineering and marine and offshore systems training preparing students for a career in the countrys oil and gas industry The centre also has vocational links to major energy employers in the US UK and AsiaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/AMC-a-leader-in-Australian-offshore-training_19231097 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:42:57 GMT The American Petroleum Institute API has signed a new agreement with 15 workers unions and three industry chief executives to form the new Oil and Natural Gas Industry Labour Management CommitteeAPI president Jack Gerard Mark Ayers president of the AFLCIO Building and Construction Trades Department and United Brotherhood of Carpenters general president Douglas McCarron were among the signatories to the agreement which sets out a strategy for creating and sustaining jobs in the energy sector through training and innovationMr Gerard said the accord presented a historic opportunity to create a sustainable energy industry that will be a powerhouse of economic and employment growth for many years to comeOne of the core aims of the new committee will be to identify areas where training is needed to ensure the development and maintenance of the US oil and gas industryThe API already runs a series of classroom training courses covering areas such as safety regulatory compliance risk assessment and equipment maintenanceOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/API-and-US-unions-unveil-oil-and-gas-labour-management-commi_19226733 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:49:57 GMT The US Agency for International Development USAID has developed a new IT training module at the Daura refinery in Iraq to improve managerial skills in the countrys oil and gas industryInaugurated yesterday June 17th the new course has been funded by the USAID National Capacity Development programme also known as Tatweer and is also supported by Midland RefineriesBuilding on the progress made with the New Project Manager training module which more than 100 engineers have completed since November 2008 USAID has now launched a Training of Trainers module to help workers retain and share skills more widelyampquotThe new IT training centre will increase effectiveness of the refinery by integrating it into the global economic systemampquot said USAID country director Christopher D CrowleyEarlier this month USAID also announced its support of a new microfinance initiative to support small and mediumsized companies in Iraq of which there are around 700000Global Education and Training event Getenergy for Iraq http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/USAID-develops-management-training-in-Iraq_19224621 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:53:57 GMT Specialist pump manufacturer Colfax has announced the opening of new offices in the Kingdom of Bahrain with the company positioning itself to provide improved support services and oil and gas training coursesThe new offices located in Sanabis will provide a point of contact for Colfaxs many clients in the region including Saudi Aramco Bahrain Petroleum Kuwait National Petroleum Qatar Petroleum and Petroleum Development of OmanMartin Schroeder onsite manager at the Bahrain office said the facilities will allow the company to provide custom engineering solutions technical support and training modulesampquotWe also have at our disposal worldwide resources including more than 2000 associates engineering professionals and technical facilities in Colfax offices in North America Europe and the Asia Pacific regionampquot he saidThe company has enjoyed a strong start to 2009 with firstquarter results showing a 43 per cent increase in net sales while organic sales growth was up 179 per centOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Colfax-opens-office-training-centre-in-Bahrain_19222408 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:55:57 GMT Capital Safety has announced the commencement of fall protection awareness courses at its oil and gas training centres in Edmonton Alberta and Mississuaga Ontario serving the Canadian oil sands industryThe new training modules have been fully accredited by the Oil Sands Safety Association OSSA and were launched earlier this month Capital Safety confirmed yesterday June 16thampquotOur ability to provide accredited OSSA training will add real value to our oil sands customers who rely on Capital Safety to keep their workers safeampquot said Kenson Silverthorne training specialist with Capital SafetyOSSA fall safety training is a legal requirement for all workers employed in the Fort McMurray oil sands industry the company explainedIt achieved OSSA accreditation on May 6th after demonstrating its adherence to the organisations rigid training standards covering health and safety regulations identification of fall hazards equipment use and fall protection and rescue proceduresOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Capital-Safety-commences-Canadian-oil-sands-safety-training_19222406 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:55:57 GMT The leaders of two Malaysian nongovernmental organisations NGOs have been invited to take part in ExxonMobils Global Women in Management GWIM programmeManohara Subramaniam and Rozy Hayatee Sharif will join 25 other NGO leaders from around the world in Washington DC to take part in an intensive fourweek training scheme followed by a yearlong mentoring programme during which they will shadow senior members of the USbased Centre for Development and Population Activities CEDPASpeaking to the Malaysia Star Ms Subramaniam 50 who is the women and youth cluster manager in the Malaysian AIDS Council said that she was delighted to be chosen for the training courseampquotI knew I could benefit from the training provided by the programme but I never thought I would be selected for it I thought I was too oldampquot she saidWorking with CEDPA ExxonMobil has helped to train 199 GWIM graduates from 35 countries As well as Washington DC courses have been held in Nigeria and Mexico CityOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Malaysian-women-land-places-on-ExxonMobils-GWIM-training_19220274 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:56:57 GMT Engineering specialists from Trondheim University in Norway are set to travel to Angola to provide training for technical staff in Luanda the Norwegian ambassador to the country Jon Vea has announcedAccording to MacauHub speaking in the capital he said that in order to create a strong diversified economy Angola would need a steady stream of skilled workersampquotAngola will need hundreds of engineers in the oil sector as part of the development of its energy potential and Norway which has vast experience can help to obtain greater developmentampquot said Mr VeaThe new training and development programme may help workers find employment in the countrys oil and gas industry where Norways Statoil and Norsk Hydro are both actively engagedEarlier this week StatoilHydro proudly opened the Newton Energy Room in Trondheim The new facilities will provide leading edge facilities and equipment that will allow young people to familiarise themselves with the latest developments in the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Norwegian-engineers-to-train-Angolan-workers_19220271 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:56:57 GMT Computer distribution firm CODIS a Bordeauxbased IBM subsidiary is looking to gain a strong foothold in the Libyan marketplace with new headquarters in Tripoli and a technical training and development programme the groups general manager Eddine Khannoussi has announcedCommenting recently he said that CODIS has been studying the domestic market for more than two years and the company now felt comfortable in setting up a new office in the capitalampquotWe have also tried to get the most global vision possible for the Libyan market in order to know and understand the needs of our consumers so we can answer themampquot he saidAmine Allagui technical and sales engineer for IBM Software ampamp ISS Solutions added that the company would be primarily focused on attracting new clients from the oil and gas industry as well as the banking and telecoms sectorsAs part of its addedvalue service the company will offer fully integrated technical training to ensure that its products are being utilised in the most productive and efficient mannerOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/IBMs-CODIS-ready-to-train-in-Libya_19220261 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:56:57 GMT The UAEs foreign minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed has concluded his tour of Asia and has made agreements to extend cooperation in the fields of training technology transfer energy and communicationsDuring toplevel talks with officials from South Korea Brunei Bangladesh Nepal India Sri Lanka and the Maldives Sheikh Abdullah focused primarily on launching new joint ventures and partnerships within the private sectorStrategic cooperation frameworks were also set out to increase cooperation in training and education and technology transfer to support the UAEs oil and gas industry and other key sectorsampquotWe are partners in cooperation and are bound by excellent friendship and mutual interestsampquot he commentedCooperation in the energy and environmental sectors was a particularly strong focus of the talks held with the prime minister of BangladeshEarlier this month Italys ambassador to the UAE told Gulf News that both Italy and the Dominican Republic would be backing the UAEs bid to become the home of the International Renewable Energy Agencys new headquarters recognising its commitment to innovation in the energy sectorOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/UAE-minister-completes-Asian-tour-signs-up-to-training_19218023 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:58:57 GMT More than 500 people have completed subsea oil and gas industry training courses in Aberdeen Houston and Bergen since the start of the economic crisis Steve Sasanow editor of Subsea Engineering News has announced He said that a new training course organised jointly by Subsea Engineering News and Clarion Technical Services of Houston is servicing the continued demand for highlevel practical training with the current course running in Aberdeen until September 22ndMr Sasanow urged executives to ensure that training budgets are not cut despite economic difficultyampquotMost analysts expect things to pick up by the end of the year Those who have held back on training will find themselves with a shortage of skillsampquot he warnedAccording to the International Energy Agency the deepwater sector will be least affected by the drop in spending in the international upstream oil and gas industryOil sands projects are said to be the worst hit with 15 projects in Canada being suspended and one delayed since the onset of the economic crisisOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/International-subsea-training-demand-still-high_19218015 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:58:57 GMT Employers staff and regulators must take joint responsibility for raising safety standards in the UK oil and gas industry the Health and Safety Executive HSE has warnedThe organisation has told members of the Offshore Industry Advisory Committee that responsibility for safety must permeate every layer of the sectorampquotIt is vital that we have strong and well supported safety representatives and committees coupled with a workforce that is actively involved in improving health and safety We also need to foster a safety cultureampquot said Gordon MacDonald head of the hazardous installations directorate at HSEHe added that employees looking to become more involved in health and safety should have the full support of their line manager in accessing training initiatives and other career development opportunitiesMr MacDonald concluded that despite recent strides made in safety in the industry there is still room for improvementElsewhere North East Business reports that the Learning and Skills Council has helped retrain staff at a local oil and gas equipment supplier in the region through its Train to Gain Redundancy Support FundOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/HSE-calls-for-unity-to-improve-offshore-safety_19215817 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:05:58 GMT Ontariobased oil and gas training provider Capital Safety has announced that it has been given the allclear from the Oil Sands Safety Association OSSA and will soon be launching a new fall prevention training programmeThe company will run the eightweek course from its training bases in Edmonton Alberta and Mississauga Ontario later this month it was confirmedKenson Silverthorne a training specialist who will be overseeing the training along with three other expert instructors said the company was excited to be able to offer the new courseampquotOur ability to provide accredited OSSA training will add real value to our oil sands customers who rely on Capital Safety to keep their workers safeampquot he addedAll employees working in the Fort McMurray oil sands industry must complete an OSSAaccredited fall prevention training course prior to their deploymentCapital Safety has been manufacturing fall prevention equipment for more than 50 years and has developed training modules for all levels of experience and responsibility in the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Capital-Safety-secures-OSSA-accreditation_19206804 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:07:58 GMT One of the largest challenges facing companies in the oil and gas industry is winning the continual war for talent Production Services Network PSN has claimedSpeaking earlier this week the groups chief executive Bob Keiller said that in Australia the importance of this battle was particularly apparent as firms need to come up with innovative ways to develop energy resources such as coal seam gas in order to meet the countrys burgeoning demand for fuelampquotWith the Australian government forecasting a shortfall of 22000 graduates by 2018 the answer for recruiting in the oil and gas sector is to think differently Importing talent from overseas is not the entire answerampquot he saidHe added that the oil and gas industry must familiarise itself with synergised sectors such as telecoms the armed forces and the civil nuclear industry in searching for the top talentPSN last month scooped two awards at the cHeRries Awards 2009 which were held in Aberdeen and celebrated groundbreaking work in the field of human resources managementOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/PSN-Industry-locked-in-war-for-talent_19204392 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:07:58 GMT Nautronix and Acergy have got behind a new schools initiative being set up in AberdeenshireThe project established by the Coaching ampamp Training Consultancy CTC is designed to provide young people in the Scottish county with the skills necessary to pursue a career in the oil and gas industryEwan Brown production manager at Nautronix said that the company will also be recruiting a young apprentice as part of its commitment to promoting skills in the regionampquotWe recently opened our doors in Westhill to more than 350 pupils for an Energy Day and we hope that this joint project will help to further inspire them in their future career choicesampquot added Graham Meil managing director of Acergy UKCTC has also recently announced that it is partnering with the Open University to offer accredited training modules including workshops learning sets and coaching at no extra cost to its clientsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Aberdeen-schools-initiative-backed-by-Acergy-Nautronix_19213620 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:07:58 GMT Although IT remains the most popular sector for Indian engineers entering the job market for the first time oil and gas has been identified as the industry of the future in a new Nielsen reportThe company found that while all engineering trainees placed the sector in the top five industries for the future students at Indias institutes of technology placed the oil and gas industry at the top of the listLast year management consultancies and the financial sector dominated in the future industries list but the economic crisis has dented faith in these sectors heavily and neither featured in the 2009 resultsCommenting on the findings Vatsala Pant associate director of consumer research at Nielsen said ampquotYou have to be a master of your skill to succeed in todays competitive environment and this sends students in search of advanced technology that provides good learning on the jobampquotLast month Nielsen also revealed that Indian companies with a strong corporate social responsibility strategy are becoming more attractive to both workers and the publicOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Nielsen-students-see-energy-as-industry-of-the-future_19213600 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:07:58 GMT When it comes into existence the Ghana Petroleum Regulatory Authority GPRA will set out rules for the training and development of domestic workers looking to benefit from the oil and gas industryWriting for DI Quarterly Nana Adjoa Hackman a barrister and solicitor at the Centre for Energy Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy explains that the regulator will also have responsibility for ensuring that local business and entrepreneurship is enhanced by the growing presence of an international oil and gas industry in the countryUnder the terms of the GPRA bill which will incorporate the authority into law international firms will be required to ampquotmaximise knowledge transfer to citizens of Ghana and to establish in the country any necessary facility for technical work including the interpretation of dataampquotAll future oil finds in the country will also have to be followed up with a programme for the training and hiring of local workers to develop the discoveryGhana entered the league of oilbearing nations with Tullows discovery of 600 million barrels of oil off the countrys coast in 2007Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/GPRA-to-oversee-Ghanaian-oil-training_19211291 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:08:58 GMT North Dakota governor John Hoeven has opened a new 7500 sq ft petroleum safety and training centre at Willison State CollegeThe new training centre includes four classrooms three offices and two high bays all of which will be used to run the colleges varied oil and gas training course optionsAmong the modules offered by the institution are Floorhand for Well Servicing Commercial Drivers Licence Introduction to Oil and Gas Operations Safety Management and Rig Up Training and a number of fire training programmesMr Hoeven said the oil and gas industry is providing a steady supply of jobs in the state through a period of economic difficulty ampquotThe new Petroleum Safety and Technology Center is on the front lines of this growing industry and by partnering with privatesector companies it is helping to train a workforce skilled and ready to meet the technical demands of oil and gas operationsampquot he saidThe training facilities were approved by the state department of commerce in March 2006 in order to provide the training necessary to keep pace with technological developments in the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/New-petroleum-safety-centre-opens-in-Williston-ND_19204400 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:09:58 GMT ENOC has proudly launched its third annual training scheme to help disadvantaged youths in the UAE further their career prospectsEmirates National Oil Company ENOC has launched the third instalment of a comprehensive training and development programme to help disadvantaged Emirati youths to embark on exciting and rewarding new careersThe ENOC Challenge III training initiative kicked off yesterday June 7th and is being run in partnership with Red Crescent and Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre both of which nominated the 20 youths taking part in the training programmeAfter completing the eightweek course extended to six months for those with special needs the students will be presented with a training certificate and a career opportunity with ENOCampquotThere are many challenges in life and we should face them with determination That is the underlying philosophy of the ENOC Challengeampquot said Saif Al Falasi ENOC group general managerThe training programme continued to expand in its third year extending the number of students enrolled in the programme from 15Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ENOC-Challenge-III-launched-to-help-disadvantaged-youths_19206812 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:10:58 GMT Scottish oil training services group Univation has landed a lucrative contract with the worlds biggest company by market valuePetroChina has named Univation which is attached to Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen as its primary training provider for offshore operationsSpeaking to the Telegraph Univation business development manager Greg Sloan said that persistent approaches to the company had paid off and that a level of trust had been established between the two partnersHe added that PetroChina is keen to learn from the UK offshore industry and confirmed that Univation has displaced a Canadian firm as its primary training supplierampquotPetroChina need to understand the difference between 200m of water and deep water They are very happy to learn from people who have the experience that they needampquot he saidUnivation secured its second contract with PetroChina in December 2008 with the group hosting a twoweek training programme in Aberdeen for the Chinese state firms employeesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Univation-becomes-primary-training-contractor-for-PetroChina_19209079 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:10:58 GMT One third of national and international companies in the oil and gas industry identified training and development as the most significant challenge in ensuring future success a new survey has foundThe poll obtained by Emirates Business also showed that 375 per cent of firms view balancing commercial and national interests as a pressing concern for the futureOf the 280 oil and gas industry professionals included in the survey 89 per cent were confident that ensuring funding for major downstream projects would not be an issue despite the hostile economic conditions pervading at presentDr Shokri Ghanem chairman of the National Committee for National Oil Corporation in Libya NOC predicted that there will be greater cooperation between national and international companies in the futureampquotI see not only deeper partnership between the two but also joint ventures among themampquot he enthusedLibyas NOC recently announced that it signed an exploration and production sharing agreement with Russian firm Tatneft covering 16 wells in three areas in LibyaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/33-see-oil-training-as-biggest-obstacle-to-success_19206817 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:10:58 GMT ExxonMobil has announced that 75 nonprofit organisations will be taking part in this years Community Summer Jobs Programme CSJP which kicked off in Dallas earlier this weekThe organisation will be providing funding for the administrative costs of the internship programme and will also be paying the salaries of those taking partThe CSJP is now in its 19th year in Dallas and its 38th year nationally The number of groups taking part in the scheme has grown once more for the 2009 programme with ten more nonprofit organisations getting involvedRobert Lanyon manager for corporate citizenship and community investments at ExxonMobil commented ampquotThe ExxonMobil CSJP is much more than a paycheque or a summer job it is an opportunity for our community to interact with the leaders of tomorrow and to encourage them in their careers and futuresampquotExxonMobil also celebrated the 2009 Community Champions at the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday June 2nd with the awards celebrating two CJSP alumni who have gone on to serve in the nonprofit sectorOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/2009-ExxonMobil-CSJP-gets-underway_19202016 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:27:58 GMT Ras Al Khaimah RAK Petroleum and Oman Petro Environmental Services Company Oman PESCO have signed a new contract covering training and spill response services for RAK Petroleums offshore interests in OmanOman PESCO will provide training and oil spill protection and response services for two years under the new agreement during which RAK Petroleums staff will be trained to international standards in the handling of offshore slicks and spillsampquotThis agreement is a clear demonstration that RAK Petroleum Oman Limited takes their environmental responsibilities seriously and that efforts are continually made to mitigate risks to the environmentampquot said the company in a statementIt added that the agreement was also testament to the two companies proactive approach to mitigating the risks of spills with preemptive measures being taken to move beyond the typical reactionary responseRAK Petroleum acquired exploration rights to two concessions in Oman in April when it bought out two divisions of Indago PetroleumOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/RAK-Petroleum-closes-deal-with-Oman-PESCO_19202010 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:27:58 GMT Insurance provider Texas Mutual has launched a new training suite to help the oil and gas industry maintain the highest health and safety standardsThe group is encouraging oil majors to visit their website to obtain guidance and training on safety issues such as conducting job hazard analysis improving management safety accountability and carrying out accident investigationsampquotWe applaud the industrys commitment to eliminating workplace accidents and we recognise that to improve safety we need additional resourcesampquot said Mitch Walsh vicepresident of underwriting services at Texas MutualIn developing the new training modules the company paired its loss prevention consultants with regulatory and industry safety experts from the oil and gas industryHe added that as well as reducing the number of workplace accidents Texas Mutual is looking to address the behaviours that are the cause of such incidentsThe company also holds a regular roundtable at its offices in Houston to discuss best practice in workplace training with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration the Texas Oil ampamp Gas Association and employersGetenergy Exploration and Production News http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Texas-Mutual-launches-safety-training-support_19199769 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:29:58 GMT The US ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill has stated that America will continue to build on its cooperative framework with Iraq and Kuwait in order to promote economic growth strengthen political relationships and foster greater cultural understanding between the countriesAswat AlIraq reports that his comments came at a conference marking the opening of a new motorway linking Baghdad and Basra through BabelampquotWashington seeks to abide by the security agreement between the US and Iraq because it set up mutual trust between the countriesampquot he saidMr Hill went on to state that the US is working hard to lift the chapter seven sanctions imposed on Iraq after the invasion of Kuwait in 1991Last month US army major general Mike Milano the deputy commanding officer in Iraq visited the Kirkuk Oil Police Training Site to assess the progress being made in training a national taskforce that will protect the countrys oil infrastructure as it moves towards autonomyGlobal Education and Training event Getenergy for Iraq http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/US-seeks-development-ties-with-Iraq-Kuwait_19199766 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:29:58 GMT A delegation of Saudi Arabias Shoura council has concluded a visit to Moscow where officials from both sides recognised each others strength in the global oil and gas industryIn order to maintain their respective positions as the worlds first and second largest oil and gas producers Saudi Arabia and Russia will collaborate closely in developing advanced technologies and sharing industry skills and expertise to maximise extraction potentialCommenting on the outcomes of the visit the Saudi ambassador to Russia said that its success was testament to the mutual understanding that both parties had for one anotherHe added that the views of the two are converging along broad economic and political lines and that growing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Russia was evidence of thisThe Memri Economic Blog that trade between the two countries has grown healthily since the early 1990s with the sale of helicopters growing rapidly in recent years in order to fulfil increasingly complex operations in the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-Arabia-and-Russia-team-up-with-technology_19197588 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:34:58 GMT Specialist analysis software firm Caesar Systems is seeing strong business growth during the recession as oil and gas companies look to understand their operations more thoroughlySpeaking to Digital Energy Journal Victor Koosh chief executive of the software training and consultancy firm said that the companys services help firms to understand the risks and rewards of specific operations more clearlyampquotDecision making gets a lot more complicated when you have to make commitments without having good answers to the right questions If you ask the wrong questions then no tool in the world will make them rightampquot said Mr KooshHe added that during a recession the companys tools and services have proved popular with oil and gas companies examining their bottom line more closelyIn the first four months of the year Caesar had already booked more business than it did throughout the whole of 2008 Among the big names drawn to Caesar are Anadarko BP Talisman CNOOC and ConocoPhillipsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Caesar-Systems-thriving-through-recession-_19194920 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:33:58 GMT The National Oil and Gas Authority Noga has announced the Bahraini oil companies spent BHD9 million amp163146 million on staff training in 2008A new report from the group reveals that Bapco spent the largest sums with nearly BHD7 million being spent on scholarships training salaries and overseas training programmesSpeaking to Gulf Daily News oil and gas affairs minister and Noga chairman Dr Abdulhussain Mirza said that looking after the industrys workforce was one of the primary directives laid down by King Hamad and prime minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman al KhalifaampquotThey are considered the main source in increasing productivity in the oil and gas sectorampquot said Mr MirzaNoga also reported that by the end of 2008 87 per cent of the posts available in the oil and gas industry were filled by nationals as part of the Bahrainisation programmeAs well as fuelling economic growth in Bahrain Noga also has responsibility for improving living standards throughout the kingdomOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Noga-Bahrain-spends-146-million-on-training_19194915 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:33:58 GMT Oilfield services provider Petrofac has strengthened its training syllabus with the launch of a new fabric maintenance moduleOpito The Oil and Gas Academy has awarded accreditation to a new trainee blasterpainter course that the company has launched as part of the new training module furthering its ongoing commitment to asset integrity Gordon Caird Petrofac training operations manager for Europe and the Americas commented ampquotIn this climate customers are increasingly focused on finding costefficient ways to maintain their assets integrity We are offering them just that while helping develop competencies and minimising risksampquotHe added that each new training module offered by the group is compliant with the Step Change in Safety programme which aims to establish the UK as the safest place to work in the world in the oil and gas industry by 2010The consortium was established in 1997 with the aim of reducing the accident rate in the UK by 50 per centOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petrofac-unveils-fabrication-training-module_19192450 Fri, 29 May 2009 12:40:58 GMT Iraq needs to strengthen its ties with its neighbours and develop strong pillars for economic political and scientific cooperation a group of leading scientists has averredSpeaking to Aswat alIraq Ibrahim Khalil alAlaf president of Mosul University said that now is the time to lay solid foundations with neigbouring countries to ensure lasting progress and prosperity in IraqampquotIraq has great opportunities to establish strategic relations with its neighboursampquot he insistedTareq Mohammed Tayeb alQasar a political sciences professor of Mosul University added that Iraqs internal affairs and security will play a key role in laying the foundations of lasting regional partnershipsThe Iraqi oil ministry has been building ties with international energy companies in recent months with several invitations for tender on drilling licences in the oilrich south of the countryApplications have been judged on a number of factors including investment in infrastructure and training of Iraqi workersGlobal Education and Training event Getenergy for Iraq http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Iraqi-professors-call-for-strengthened-ties-with-neighbours_19192447 Fri, 29 May 2009 12:40:58 GMT Oilfield production chemicals specialist Champion has announced that it has completed an expansion of its premises in Aberdeen and is now finalising plans for a new amp16345 million technology and research centreOnce the new facilities are completed later this year researchers will work in conjunction with lab teams at five other Champion sites in Houston Calgary Moscow Singapore and DubaiampquotThe purpose built facility will also help attract and retain the best technical professionals in the industryampquot said Harry Montgomerie business manager of Champion Technologies eastern hemisphere divisionHe added that the company is already enjoying success in Stavanger Norway where a new training and development centre is helping to enhance the companys regional customer relations significantlyChampion employs upwards of 2000 people and is the second largest oilfield chemical production company in the world It operates in more than 30 countries and provides chemical solutions for a spectrum of oilfield conditions including deepwater oil sands and heavy oil productionOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Champion-expands-in-Aberdeen_19192453 Fri, 29 May 2009 11:41:58 GMT National oil companies NOCs and international oil companies IOCs must collaborate in order to promote continual progress in the oil and gas industry Qatars minister of state for energy and industry Dr Mohammad Saleh Al Sada has claimedThe Peninsula reports that the state representative said that ongoing partnerships between NOCs and IOCs have led to rapid technological developments that have supported growth in the industry with the liquefied natural gas LNG market benefitting strongly from participationampquotNOC and IOC are partners complementing each other rather than contradicting each otherampquot he insistedHe went on to state that while NOCs as the worlds largest energy providers feel a commitment to promoting energy security IOCs hold a responsibility to train national workforces and promote community development in oilrich countries and regionsQatar is the worlds largest exporter of LNG having surpassed Indonesia in 2006Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Qatari-minister-calls-for-end-of-divide-between-NOCs-and-IOC_19190064 Thu, 28 May 2009 10:42:58 GMT The latest announcement that Nigeria is set to become the worlds second fastest growing LNG supplier after Qatar should encourage the training of local people one report has saidIn order to sustain such growth the Federal Government should promote and encourage the training of Nigerians so that they possess the specialised and technical skills needed to work in gas production Nigerias Financial Standard saidSuch gas education and training would loosen the dependence on expatriates who boast the required skills the newspaper claimed With gas reserves estimated to stand at 600 trillion cubic feet skilled manpower is essentialampquotApart from saving the country valuable foreign exchange developing a critical mass of competent Nigerians in the sector will aid the growth of technology in the countryampquot it notedA broad agreement signed by General Electric GE and the Nigerian authorities to develop healthcare infrastructure power generation and transportation will also include a new integrity training programme GEs vicechairman John Rice told BloombergOil ampamp Gas Directory Training ampamp Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Training-of-locals-required-if-Nigeria-is-to-grow-in-gas-sec_19189254 Thu, 28 May 2009 07:42:58 GMT CLS Offshore an expanding design fabrication and engineering firm based in Yarmouth Norfolk has announced plans to move into specialist safety training as part of an ambitious growth strategyThe Eastern Daily Press reports that the company expects turnover to exceed amp16310 million this year and is looking to reinvest heavily in the business to ensure stable growth in the years to comeFurthering this the group has plans to open a second office in UK offshore oil and gas industry hub Aberdeen in addition to building specialised height training facilitiesManaging director Steve Johnson said he expects the company to be inundated with contracts in the coming yearsampquotWhen a rig is closed down completely the sea bed has to be left as it was so over the years and decades there will also be a lot of final decommissioning work on platformsampquot he saidCLS achieved ISO accreditation in October 2002 and is currently working to secure PED Module H accreditation which will allow it to apply CE Marking to piping systems where appropriateOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/CLS-to-move-into-specialist-training-in-2009_19187684 Wed, 27 May 2009 10:47:58 GMT As part of its ongoing efforts to diversify Bayelsas economic base away from oil and gas the states government has sent 50 local workers on an intensive eightweek training course in LagosThe second batch of trainees to attend the Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research in Lagos the group expressed their gratitude to the state government for allowing them to embark on the training courseVanguard reports that the programme manager of the state Agricultural Development Programme Francis Alagoa reminded the cadets of the need to represent Bayelsa well and commit to the training module as their success would dictate future investment in trainingThe institute was established in 1975 and holds responsibility for carrying out environmental assessments of the countrys coastal waters as well cataloguing the abundance variety and distribution of marine lifeIt also provides data sets for the government researchers and students to promote a greater understanding of the countrys marine resourcesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Bayelsa-workers-undergo-intensive-oceanography-training_19185284 Tue, 26 May 2009 10:49:58 GMT Rookie divers at the Underwater Centre in Fort William Scotland are certainly made to work for their training qualificationsHowever the Daily Records Craig McQueen reports that for those that can endure the inimical waters of Loch Linhe which is overshadowed by Ben Nevis the rewards offered by the industry are plentifulCommercial divers are relied upon by the oil and gas industry to carry out complex rig maintenance and drilling work Speaking to the paper instructor Cameron McCreadie explained that for all of its rigours entering the commercial diving industry can be very easyampquotIts something you get used to and over time you build up the muscles you need so it does become easier As long as you pass the medical theres no reason why anyone cant become a diverampquot he explainedThe Underwater Centre has recently announced plans to add the Alternating Current Field Measurement training programme to its offering in August which will make it the only diver training centre in the world to offer this moduleOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Commercial-diving-tough-work-with-great-rewards_19182833 Fri, 22 May 2009 11:56:58 GMT Italian energy major Eni and the Egyptian oil ministry have entered into a cooperative partnership that will lead to increased development of the African countrys oil and gas reserves and the training of its workersThe new framework was set out by Eni chief executive Paul Scaroni and the Egyptian minister of petroleum Amin Sameh Samir FahmyAmong the breakthroughs made by the two parties was a new initiative to extend the licence for the Belayim field in the Gulf of Suez in which Eni has a 100 per cent stakeThe new deal will allow it to maintain its position in the field through to 2030For its part the Italian firm has committed to spending 15 billion over a fiveyear period on investments ongoing operations and development projects designed to increase the lifespan of Egypts oil and gas fields On its home turf Eni has recently launched the Bridge to Innovation project which will provide 50 researchers from the University of Abruzzo to continue their studies into energy and the environmentOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Eni-strengthens-training-framework-with-Egyptian-oil-ministr_19182827 Fri, 22 May 2009 11:56:58 GMT ROC has announced that 2008 was a tumultuous year for the company and its subsidiaries with many great achievements matched by unprecedented challengesIn an address to its shareholders the company said that despite these difficulties being carried over into 2009 and likely to persist beyond the end of the year the board has taken strong action to ensure that its profitability and agility are maintained throughout these inimical conditionsHowever the firms chairman and chief executive officer Bruce Clement announced that none of the measures would be implemented without the full strength of the workforceampquotThe team had to have a clear plan and have an ability to execute on it decisively This has occurred the team being all employees have worked tirelessly and cooperatively to achieve the necessary outcomesampquot he announcedROC has also maintained a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility with the development of training initiatives involving local communities principally in Australia and AngolaThe company also operates in the UK North Sea China and elsewhere in AfricaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ROC-reviews-2008-and-sets-out-vision-for-the-future_19180616 Thu, 21 May 2009 11:00:59 GMT American Right of Way Associates ARWA has announced that it will inaugurate a new training initiative at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport LouisianaIn a statement the group said that the new training scheme will provide its agents with the requisite skills to promote access for existing and planned wells pipelines and other infrastructure integral to the oil and gas industryampquotOur training has allowed hundreds of people to break into an industry that was once based on who you know not what you know It has been our experience with our clients that those days are behind usampquot said Don Valden chief executive officer of ARWAThe group has identified a significant need for more trained agents to assist in the continued development of the Haynesville Shale Louisiana as well as the Barnett Shale in TexasThis need is particularly acute in the Haynesville Shale as the field has a lifespan of at least another two decadesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ARWA-holds-oil-and-gas-training-in-Shreveport-LA_19180506 Thu, 21 May 2009 10:59:58 GMT The Gulf Technical and Safety Training Centre GTSC has proudly opened the first training well in the Middle East and North Africa MENA regionBuilt at a cost of 15 million amp163949500 the training well will allow workers in the region to hone their safety skills in a safe operating environment the company announcedampquotOpening our training well will bring many benefits to the regional oil and gas industry Having the opportunity to experience operational working conditions means delegates will be far greater prepared for when they work on a live rigampquot said GTSC corporate general manager Mario Nahas speaking to Arabian Oil and GasHe added that the construction of the well is a testament to the companys dedication to the provision of highquality safety trainingThe GTSC has also recently been accredited by Opito for its Tropical Basic Offshore Safety Induction ampamp Emergency Training and Tropical Further Offshore Emergency Training programmesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/GTSC-opens-first-training-well-in-MENA-region_19180497 Thu, 21 May 2009 10:59:58 GMT ROC has announced that 2008 was a tumultuous year for the company and its subsidiaries with many great achievements matched by unprecedented challengesIn an address to its shareholders the company said that despite these difficulties being carried over into 2009 and likely to persist beyond the end of the year the board has taken strong action to ensure that its profitability and agility are maintained throughout these inimical conditionsHowever the firms chairman and chief executive officer Bruce Clement announced that none of the measures would be implemented without the full strength of the workforceampquotThe team had to have a clear plan and have an ability to execute on it decisively This has occurred the team being all employees have worked tirelessly and cooperatively to achieve the necessary outcomesampquot she announcedROC has also maintained a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility with the development of training initiatives involving local communities principally in Australia and AngolaThe company also operates in the UK North Sea China and elsewhere in AfricaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ROC-reviews-2008-and-sets-out-vision-for-the-future_19180491 Thu, 21 May 2009 10:59:58 GMT The industry body for the subsea sector in the UK Subsea UK believes there is a need for an overhaul of training and development bodies in the country so that clear career development paths can be createdAccording to the organisation which works to promote opportunities for the sector around the world a move to create clearer pathways through training programmes would help to ensure the UK remains a leader in terms of global engineeringampquotIf the UK is to keep its place at the head of the global pack greater alignment of skills and competency must start now so that it is much clearer to those both already in and new to the industry how to maximise their career opportunitiesampquot said Subsea UK chief executive Alistair BirnieHe added that this issue stretches beyond the oil and gas sector affecting all engineering and manufacturing industries in the countryIn the coming years as part of a drive to meet growing demand there will be a need for even more skilled resources he saidOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Subsea-UK-calls-for-training-overhaul_19178312 Wed, 20 May 2009 11:00:59 GMT Petrofac has announced that its offshore engineering engineering services training and production solutions business have performed in line with expectations in the first five months of the yearIn its interim management statement for the period between January 1st and May 15th the UKlisted company said that its training engineering and production services had performed well during the tough economic circumstances of recent monthsampquotI am pleased to report that we have made a good start to the year and we are confident that 2009 will be another year of strong growthampquot said company chairman Rodney ChaseHowever Petrofac reported that there is evidence that some firms are making cutbacksThe group explained that there had been a notable decrease in discretionary spending levels at some companies operating in the oil and gas industryEarlier this year Petrofac became the first company to offer the new Minimum Industry Safety Training modules accredited by OpitoOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petrofacs-offshore-engineering--training-hits-interim-target_19175933 Tue, 19 May 2009 13:02:59 GMT Middlesbroughbased charitable group TTE Technical Training is continuing to outperform national averages in the number of apprentices who complete its coursesThe group reports that while completion rates on both a regional and national level are at around the 66 per cent mark TTE is this year set to achieve a 90 per cent pass rateManaging director Keith Hunter commented ampquotTTE prides itself on the quality of its industry standard training courses which are combined with strong career support and pastoral care all of which contribute to our outstanding success rateampquotThe organisation is the single largest training provider for the UK oil and gas industry as well as the manufacturing process and engineering sectorsLast month the group reported that its Wilton International training centre has tallied up two million hours without a losttime accident being incurredThe company thanked the contribution every worker trainee and visiting contractor had made in achieving the milestoneOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/TTE-a-national-training-success-story_19175913 Tue, 19 May 2009 10:05:59 GMT Iraqi naval authorities will take over from coalition forces in managing security at one of two key offshore oil platforms in the Persian Gulf a top military official has confirmedAccording to the DPA news agency viceadmiral William Gortney said that the coalition has recently agreed to hand over responsibility for security at the Khawr Al Amaya Oil Terminal to the Iraqi navyHe added that full control of Al Basrah Oil Terminal another key strategic port may also be passed over by December giving the national authorities full control of its Persian Gulf assetsMr Gortney concluded by stating that the decision to hand the port over was made after Iraqi security forces put in a strong performance during training exercisesDevelopment in Iraq is gathering considerable momentum particularly in private investment in the countryEconomic prospects in Kurdistan also received a boost this month with Heritage Oils announcement that it has discovered a multibillionbarrel oil reserve in the semiautonomous stateGlobal Education and Training event Getenergy for Iraq http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Iraq-to-take-control-of-oil-platforms_19173598 Mon, 18 May 2009 11:05:59 GMT The Nigerian Agip Oil Company NAOC has disbursed a microcredit loan to 30 cooperative societies in the countryAccording to the Tide News the collectives are spread out across the Rivers Delta and Imo states and a representative of Sabastiano Barafato general manager of NAOC urged the groups to use the funds to address critical food shortages in the countryMeanwhile Akin Akintola the executive director of the Community Development Foundation announced that all 30 cooperatives were engaged in predisbursement training to allow the money to be used most effectivelyampquotBeneficiary groups need to comply with all loan conditions as contained in the loan agreements which include regular servicing of interest effective use of banking accounts use of borrowed funds for enterprise activities and prompt repaymentampquot Mr Akintola statedAccording to NAOC 90 per cent of its positions for workers in the oil and gas industry are filled by local Nigerians from unskilled labour roles through to executive managementOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/NAOC-disburses-microcredit-in-Nigeria_19173578 Mon, 18 May 2009 11:05:59 GMT Malaysian oil training firm Pelita Maslaut has confirmed that it will increase its student intake for its seafaring coursesAccording to Bernama operation and quality manager Mohd Safrin Masni said that the planned increase was a response to demands from the local shipping industry and the Malaysian oil and gas industryampquotWe are going to sign more memorandums of understanding MoUs for the supply of trained seafarers with a few more companies in the state soonampquot he saidThe company has already signed a MoU with Jaya Coastal to address the shortfall in the number of Malaysian workers it employsCurrently more than 70 per cent of positions at the company are held by foreignersIn October 2008 the companys managing director told Bernama that more than 60 per cent of the people employed by Malaysian shipping firms were from India the Philippines Indonesia and BurmaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Pelita-Maslaut-plans-maritime-training-MoU_19171177 Fri, 15 May 2009 11:24:59 GMT The US Agency for International Development USAID has hosted a graduation ceremony for 36 managers who have completed its course in public administration skills which will prepare them for work in Iraqs oil and electricity ministriesPart of USAIDs capacity development programme the training courses lasted six months and covered issues such as supply chain human resources and financial managementampquotThe Public Manager Cycle training has strengthened the capacity and professionalism of managers in line with the Iraqi Governments vision to modernize its public administration systemsampquot said USAID Iraq director Thomas DelaneySince 2003 the company has invested more than 6 billion in development programmes designed to stabilise communities foster economic growth and strengthen government infrastructure in IraqThe organisation also promotes longterm development strategies to encourage the growth of democratic institutions and practices in the countryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/USAID-collaborates-with-Iraqi-oil-ministry-for-training_19171166 Fri, 15 May 2009 10:46:39 GMT Oil firms such as Hess StatoilHydro and supermajor Shell are all in search of trained individuals so they can launch oil exploration operations from Port Isabel in Texas a report indicatesDirector of the Port IsabelSan Benito Navigation District Bob Cornelison told local news provider the Brownsville Herald that the companies had all come in search of qualified individuals to allow them to launch offshore drilling operationsHe noted that the firms had approached the port for the provision of services for drilling but added that there is currently a need for skilled workersampquotIf we can provide the job training theyll comeampquot Mr Cornelison said adding that he hopes the training facilities available will meet the needs of the firms and that over time the port will play a role in satisfying the demands of the offshore oil industryBesides searching for trained individuals these oil companies also invest in their own training programmes For example Shell earlier this month confirmed the completion of an indigenous training programme in Nigeria designed to improve project management in the regionOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/International-oil-firms-seek-training_19169073 Thu, 14 May 2009 13:13:59 GMT Training for the oil and gas sector in Egypt is set to receive a boost thanks to a new partnership between Eni and the countrys ministry of petroleumA number of different initiatives are set to be followed covering exploration and production of natural gas and hydrocarbons and education and trainingampquotEni and Egypts ministry of petroleum recognise the importance of education to enhance the level of independence of Egypts oil and gas sectors Eni will place its infrastructure and Eni Corporate University at the disposal of the ministryampquot the Italian oil company said in a statementThe university will be used for the implementation of a joint education project the company addedWork on the exploration and production of hydrocarbons and natural gas will extend Enis existing operations in the countryEarlier this month Eni confirmed the start of its Bridge to Innovation project which is designed to further current research projects in the energy sectorOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Eni-agrees-Egypt-training-deal_19166395 Wed, 13 May 2009 13:15:59 GMT The Consortium of Skills Development and Recruitment CSDR has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry which will provide training for Dayak youths on the island of BorneoBernamacom reports that under the terms of the agreement CSDR has agreed to provide a robust skills training programme that will prepare young people in the region for a career in the national oil and gas industryThere will be a specific focus on developing skills frameworks to address current shortfalls in the supply of labour for specialist positions such as riggers fitters welders and scaffolders In addition CSDR will offer financial support to local students through a lending programmeThe company added that provisions for additional training programmes are in place and will be introduced periodically as the oil and gas industry requiresBorneo has burgeoned into a major producer of palm oil in recent yearsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/CSDR-and-DCCI-join-up-for-oil-and-gas-training_19164128 Tue, 12 May 2009 10:17:59 GMT Aberdeenbased fabric maintenance and construction support firm RBG last week invited representatives of the oil and gas industry to a showcase of its products and services and demonstration of its rope access training facilitiesThe company organised the open day as a demonstration of its customerdriven approach to business and aimed to demonstrate the versatility and diversity of its products and serviceIn recent years RBG has moved into specialist services such as rope access tension netting and lightweight aluminium system scaffolding in furtherance of its commitment to meeting the requirements of the oil and gas industryampquotWith the number of mature installations in the North Sea we are focused on working with operators to help extend the life span and performance of their assetsampquot said Jason Smith sales and marketing managerIn March RBG also demonstrated its support of the local community with a donation to Archway an Aberdeenbased charity providing respite care for children and adults with learning difficultiesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/RBG-shows-off-access-training-facilities_19164127 Tue, 12 May 2009 10:17:59 GMT Since its creation in the 1970s the Underwater Centre in Fort William in Scotland has been taking advantage of its surroundings to provide rigorous and comprehensive training opportunities for divers serving the oil and gas industry and other key sectorsAccording to International Water Power ampamp Dam Construction the facilities benefit from immediate access to waters boasting substantial depth changes and an array of wrecks vehicles equipment and structures that give divers a sophisticated training environmentNow the training and development facilities are fast becoming globally recognised specialists in remotely operated vehicle ROV and underwater inspection training The journal reports ampquotThe growing demand for qualified inspection personnel and the increased employment and earning potential this offers divers and ROV pilots has meant that the waiting list for exams has increased dramaticallyampquotIn addition to its Fort William facilities the company has also opened a training centre in Tasmania providing both commercial and recreational diver certificationOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Underwater-Centre-provides-rigorous-training-for-inspection-_19161747 Mon, 11 May 2009 15:19:59 GMT Bahraini firm InfoVision Consultants has signed a strategic partnering agreement with Saudi training and development specialist the Science and Knowledge Consultancy and Training Company SKCTCAs a result of the deal both companies will promote each others services in their respective markets building business ties among both their private and public sector clientsInfoVision is currently involved in training consultancy contracts with some of the worlds largest oil and gas companies as well as leading banking institutions and global technology sector companiesampquotSKCTC believes in strategic alliance with international and renowned training and consultancy companies to bridge the science and knowledge gap in the regionampquot commented Dr Saleh A Sonbul president and chief executive officer of the organisationSince its creation in 1995 InfoVision has grown rapidly and has gained places in the Inc 500 Deloitte Fast 500 and the Dallas Top 100 in recognition of this developmentOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/InfoVision-and-SKCTC-promote-knowledge-training-in-Middle-Ea_19161744 Mon, 11 May 2009 15:19:59 GMT The state oil company of Angola Sonangol has confirmed that it is developing a new training centre to improve skills levels within the countrySubsidiary of the firm Sonangol Shipping is to create the new training centre as part of a bid to support the ongoing development of the countrys industry the Angola Press news agency saidCiting mechanical engineer for the project Pele Cardoso the news provider said the facility will provide training for technicians at companies related to the industryResearch rooms a workshop a library classrooms and laboratories will all be included in the centre which is expected to train some 48 students within its first year of operation the news provider saidSonangol undertakes activities in a number of different areas including upstream exploration and production and the relevant leasing of different blocks in the country Sonangols subsidiary Pesquisa ampamp Producao was established in 1992 to undertake production projectsWritten by Neil BurtonOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Sonangol-confirms-training-role_19159260 Fri, 08 May 2009 12:27:59 GMT Britains prime minister Gordon Brown is hopeful of developing a strong partnership with Iraq based on training and the protection of oil suppliesSpeaking following talks with Iraqs prime minister Nuri alMaliki Mr Brown said that the UK is looking to play a role in training and development within IraqampquotWe hope to sign an agreement with the Iraqi government about the future role that we can play in training and in protecting the oil supplies of Iraqampquot he said adding that such an agreement would be between the countries governments rather than through a United Nations resolutionIraq is home to the worlds thirdlargest proven oil reserves and the country is now keen to task international oil companies with the project of developing fields for the extraction of these reservesIndeed the Associated Press citing an unnamed senior Iraqi official states that Royal Dutch Shell is close to finalising a deal to tap natural gas reserves in southern IraqWritten by Neil BurtonGlobal Education and Training event Getenergy for Iraq http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Brown-eyes-Iraq-training-role_19156930 Thu, 07 May 2009 10:30:59 GMT The Shell Petroleum Development Company SPDC of Nigeria has completed an indigenous training programme that will promote sound project management in the countrys oil and gas industryAs part of the governments local content policy which aims to raise the number of national workers in the energy sector the SPDC launched the training and development initiative last year and has now trained more than 100 workersSpeaking to This Day Graham Henley the project manager of the GbaranUbie integrated gas project near Bayelsa state said that the company was helping to serve both an immediate and longterm need for highly skilled electricians at the facilitiesHe added that SPDC regularly hosts training programmes to serve workers in the oil and gas industry in addition to providing microfinance support for local businesses and social projectsElsewhere in Bayelsa State SPDC has also recently announced that a new school built in OkakaEpie will provide educational support for more than 700 studentsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Shell-gives-electrical-training-in-Nigeria_19154557 Wed, 06 May 2009 10:32:59 GMT Production Services Network PSN has reinforced the credentials of its learning and competence management system with a new accreditation from OPITO the oil and gas academyThe academy commended the companys compliance with internationally recognised standards of best practice and announced that with the accreditation all staff members using PSNs learning system would benefit from assessment based on clearly defined principles of performanceampquotOPITO approval is a fitting seal of approval from the industry recognising our ongoing commitment to create a sustainable safe skilled workforce for the futureampquot said Peter Brown managing director UK who holds responsibility for the health and safety and profit and loss in PSNs northern Europe businessPSN has also this week been handed two awards from the Minerals Management Service in recognition of its outstanding performance in safety training in the oil and gas industryAwards were given to its Grasso Production Management division and to Wayne Broussard PSNs manager of trainingWritten by Ashley BrunskillOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/PSN-gets-OPITO-approval_19152358 Tue, 05 May 2009 10:40:59 GMT Nigeria needs to embark on an aggressive training and development programme in order to increase the size and skill level of its national workforce Philip Chukwu group executive director of exploration and production at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp NNPC has claimedAt a meeting in Abuja earlier this week Chukwu told representatives of the oil and gas industry that there was an acute local skills shortage in the oil and gas industryHe attributed this to years of reliance on foreign skills to prop up the countrys energy sectorampquotWe lack mentors who would train the young and upcoming professionals in the industry We also need to extend the training to industry service providersampquot he saidIn other recent announcements the NNPC has this week claimed that its Pipeline Products and Marketing Company is moving towards profitability as losses from flares and vandalism continue to decreaseWritten by Kim BardsleyOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/NNPC-Nigeria-needs-aggressive-training-programme_19149875 Fri, 01 May 2009 12:43:59 GMT The US oil and gas giant Chevron has expressed its opposition to any training costcutting exercises in the maritime transport sectorIn a statement Chevron Shipping operations vicepresident Alexander Walker insisted that the macroeconomic conditions must have ampquotzero impactampquot on the amount of time and funding that it is ploughed into tanker safety and training for seafarersampquotAs an operator this means we will provide training and resources to our people and maintain our ships As a charterer this means we will be looking carefully at the ships we hireampquot he told Lloyds ListElsewhere Portworld has reported that Total Chevron and BP are all continuing to transport oil using tankers with single hulls either on the spot market or for longterm contractDouble hulls became common after the Exxon Valdez disaster twenty years ago Single hulls which are prone to more substantial leakage now make up 20 per cent of the worlds tanker fleetOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Chevron-stands-firm-on-tanker-safety_19144931 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:47:59 GMT Bahrain Petroleum Company Bapco deputy chief executive Faisal Al Mahroos has been confirmed as the replacement for the departing chief executive Abdulkarim Al Sayed who is set to retireSpeaking to Gulf Daily News Al Mahroos said that it is a natural succession that is considerate of the 35 years of service he has given to the companyampquotI am thankful to the leadership as well as to the dedicated team of professionals who are making a collective effort to take the company forwardampquot he saidThe executive joined Bapco as a petroleum engineer in 1976 after completing degrees in Egypt and the US and after a yearlong training programme at the Gulf of Suez Oil CompanyAl Sayed will retire from the company at the end of May although he will take up an advisory position with the National Oil and Gas AuthorityBapco is a whollyowned state firm and is responsible for both upstream and downstream operations in the countrys oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Al-Mahroos-scoops-chief-exec-role-at-Bapco_19144914 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:47:59 GMT Eurocopter has teamed up with HeliSim to install the worlds first EC225 fullflight pilot training simulator at its base in Marignane FranceFlight Global reports that the new training simulator is qualified to level D the highest band achievable As such pilots using the simulator require no flight time conversion or aircraft timeHowever the first flight that they do take must be supervised by a qualified training captain with Eurocopter recommending that pilots record a flight time of at least 15 hours in the EC225 before they earn their wingsThe journal also reports that while the actual cost of the simulator has not been revealed Eurocopter and HeliSim insist that training hours are half the cost of actual flight time in the EC225Eurocopter provides craft for commercial civil industrial and public and military purposes It has a strong presence in the UK oil and gas industry and its craft are used regularly to taxi workers to rigs in the North SeaWritten by Kim BardsleyOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Eurocopter-takes-EC225-training-to-France_19142505 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:48:59 GMT Young Nigerians can reduce the likelihood of suffering longterm unemployment by enrolling on a vocational or technical training course claims Dr Nuru Yakubu the executive secretary National Board for Technical Education NBTEThe Punch reports that his comments were made at a meeting of the NBTE in which members discussed preparations for the inauguration of new national vocational education institutes and industrial enterprise institutes later this weekampquotThe institutions will focus their training on skills development in specialised areas as engineering and construction oil and gas ICT agricultural production agriculture sericulture fashion and costume design and filmmakingampquot he enthusedHe added that private sector investment had been instrumental in making the nationwide training institutes a realityLast month the NBTE announced that it will develop 12 additional criteria for the new training institutes with the organisation launching a workshop with representatives of industry business and agriculture to develop a framework for the new modulesWritten by Rachel KingOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Nigerias-NBTE-touts-training-to-curb-unemployment_19142503 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:48:59 GMT Singaporebased firm SGS has introduced new industrial rope access for firms looking to cut down on scaffolding and platform costsThe company explains that the service uses techniques borrowed from professional caving and allows companies to significantly cut down on costs for maintenance work while operations are typically carried out much more quicklyampquotWorldwide rope access companies have delivered an exemplary safety record based on a commitment to thorough training and diligent operational procedures All SGS technicians receive extensive training and independent assessmentampquot the company claimsAll rope workers also undergo extensive retraining every three years SGS adds with regular inspection and maintenance carried out on all equipment used Workers are protected by a safety rope with a separate anchorage point to prevent fallsThe company has also recently carried out construction supervision of the Alumar refinery in Sao Luiz BrazilSGS set up a base of operations housing more than 300 workers to address the skills shortfall in the remote areaWritten by Neil BurtonOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/SGS-offers-rope-access-to-oil-and-gas-firms_19142500 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:48:59 GMT The Petroleum Geoscience Training Centre is enabling TNKBP to ensure that it has a stable development of specialist talent to serve its operations the director of the centre Mikhail Dvoynikov has told Oil and Gas EurasiaHe explained that the company decided to team up with Londons Royal Holloway University to deliver the new training centre because of its exceptional faculty professionalism and knowledge baseMr Dvoynikov added that there had been a number of pressing conditions that spurred them to build the training centre with the furtherance of TNKBPs core business objectives principal among theseampquotThe programme was developed to meet the demand among Russian oil and gas companies for highly trained efficient workers within multidisciplined teamsampquot he addedThe centre opened in October last year with representatives of both Royal Holloway and TNKBP cutting the tapeRoyal Holloway focused on installing similar workstations and applications to those available to its own students enabling enrolees to work on standardised industry softwareWritten by Rachel KingOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/TNKBP-PGTC-provides-pool-of-specialist-talent_19140072 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:52:59 GMT National oil firm Petroleum Development Oman PDO is getting behind a new initiative championed by the Association for Early Intervention AEI that is designed to offer training to support disabled children and their familiesKhaleej Times reports that PDO managing director John Malcolm and Abdullah Al Kindi chairperson for the AEI have signed a memorandum of understanding decreeing that the oil company will be funding training programmes for staff who make house visits to disabled childrenampquotPDO is pleased to help the AEI carry out its work in support of disabled children and their families The programme is being funded as one of PDOs socialinvestment projects which aim to help wider Omani societyampquot he told the paperIn addition to its robust training and development opportunities PDO also maintains a social housing finance initiative offering interestfree home loans for Omanis joining the countryWritten by Neil BurtonOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/PDO-gets-behind-social-training-programme-in-Oman_19140065 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:52:59 GMT Suh Woorack a senior executive at Korea Marine Environment Management has announced that South Koreas oil spill response training framework will be fundamentally overhauled in the wake of the Hebei Spirit spillLloyds List reports that the official said the spill had brought to light shortcomings between training scenarios and actual events adding that the group would work to address thisThe group will be opening a new training centre in Pusan in 2011 to give support teams a stronger platform to run through contingency plans and spill scenariosAmong the failures identified by Mr Suh in the Hebei Spirit incident was a lack of a unified command and control mechanism that had led to an inefficient response operationThe Hebei Spirit released approximately 32 million barrels of oil in December 2007 after it collided with a crane barge around ten kilometres off the coast of Taean countyOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Korea-Marine-Environment-Management-overhauls-spill-training_19137567 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:59:59 GMT The senior adviser on the USled Iraqi reconstruction team has announced that Babel is ready to receive foreign investment after the military helped to rebuild a training institute in the provinceIn a statement obtained by Aswat AlIraq the unnamed official said that the AlIskandariya training centre had been rehabilitated in cooperation with the US Army Corps of EngineersampquotThe centre is essential for the efforts to bring foreign investments into Babel province as it currently has the ability to train 4000 personsampquot he said adding that prior to this it could only process 30 studentsAlIskandariya is located around 55km north of Babels capital city Hilla which in turn lies around 100km south of BaghdadGlobal Security reports that the city plays a key strategic role in rebuilding Iraqs infrastructure by providing public services jobs and training for the local workforceOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/US-adviser-Babel-ready-for-foreign-investments_19135229 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:58:59 GMT Missan Oil Company has confirmed that it will begin a clearup operation that will remove war debris from oil fields located along the IranIraq borderSpeaking to Aswat AlIraq yesterday April 22nd the companys media director Ali Abbas Sadiq confirmed ampquotIn cooperation with the Defense Ministrys military engineering Missans Oil Company has developed a plan to clear some oilfields along the border with IranampquotMissan is the capital city of Amara and is a Shiite province Its current production output is around the 110000 barrels a day with the company expectant that the clearup operation will increase efficiency and oil flow considerablyEarlier this month Missan Oil Company announced its intention to ramp up production with the issuance of an invitation for tender to develop three fields in the provinceLast month the company also drilled reclaimed or explored four wells near Amara Mr Abbas Sadiq told Aswat AlIraqOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Missan-Clearup-ops-begin-in-Iraqi-oil-fields_19135226 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:58:59 GMT Speaking in the national parliament last week as a delegation of Japanese officials visited Baghdad Mr Hammoudi also called for the two countries to cooperate in launching joint exhibitions to promote Iraqs dilapidated oil and gas industryAswat alIraq reports that the MP also urged Japanese officials including the ambassador to Baghdad to act quickly upon resolutions made during recent state talksLast month Mr Hammoudi led a delegation of MPs to Tokyo to discuss issues such as trade links and development of the Iraqs oil and gas industryIraq has also recently approved a tender bid put forward by Chinese state energy giants Sinopec and China National Petroleum Corp to begin drilling in the Kirkuk field in the countrys oilrich northern regionSpeaking to the Independent this month an unnamed representative from Royal Dutch Shell said that the company has made an approach to both Chinese firms to discuss opportunities for a jointventure in the regionOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Hammoudi-calls-for-oil-training-university-in-southern-Iraq_19132700 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:05:00 GMT The British Airline Pilots Association Balpa has expressed its concern at the Air Accident Investigations Bureaus preliminary examination of the fatal crash of a Super Puma craft in the North Sea at the beginning of AprilDue to put an emergency motion before the Scottish Trades Union Congress the group has called for all models to remain grounded while the views of safety experts and those flying the craft are heard in an independent symposiumampquotWhat we need to do is to throw a spotlight on the oil and gas industry who with one hand are squeezing suppliers to make huge cost reductions whilst urging more investment in safetyampquot lamented Jim McAuslen general secretary of BalpaThe importance of safety and training in the UK offshore sector had previously been brought into sharp relief after a Super Puma craft ditched in the North Sea in FebruaryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Balpa-AAIB-inquiry-not-enough_19130262 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:41:02 GMT Drillerscom has successfully relaunched with an expanded training suite featuring modules designed to allow oilfield services firms to react nimbly to the adverse economic conditionsThe company has developed a series of ampquotJust in Timeampquot training modules each of which lasts 15 minutes and provides a refresher in topics such as kick tolerance and bucklingampquotIn the current economic climate oil companies must cut costs and people development usually suffers Drillerscom can replace some traditional classroom training with online modulesampquot said Steve Devereux founder of the websiteThe site has a user base of 6700 with registrations increasingly rapidly since the relaunch of the site It is primarily used by consultants toolpushers drillers drilling engineers service company engineers government agencies and drilling contractors in addition to training and development services firmsDrillerscom also offers MathCAD functionality to allow oil services professionals to carry out fully auditable calculations onlineOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Drillerscom-offers-recessionbusting-training_19130254 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:51:01 GMT Minister for communications in Ghana Haruna Iddrisu has argued that there is a need for more training so modern surveyors can better support the countrys oil and gas industrySpeaking to the Ghana School of Surveying and Mapping Mr Iddrisu argued that the role of surveyors in the development of the oil industry cannot be overemphasised the Ghana News Agency GNA reportsHe said that training of surveyors was an essential requirement for not only the oil industry but also for the spatial economic and social development of the countryampquotIn this era of an emerging oil industry the role of surveyors cannot be overemphasisedampquot the GNA claims he saidHe added that surveyors were needed in order to make base use of technology in the countryA number of international oil companies have developed oil projects in Ghana including Anadarko and Tullow among othersOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ghana-calls-for-training-to-support-oil-industry_19127862 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:40:00 GMT CMAR Groups Dynamic Positioning Centre is investing in new training facilities for the offshore oil and gas industry in India and eastern EuropeA new base to cover the energy markets of eastern Europe is being created in Croatia with both basic and advanced courses being on offer Meanwhile the quicklydeveloping energy market in India will be covered by a new training facility in MumbaiDirector of operations at the organisation Andrew Macdonald said CMAR Group continually reviews its training with industry professionalsampquotThis ensures that we are providing the best most relevant training possible in the areas where industry needs it and in accessible and relevant regions around the worldampquot he saidTopics covered in the dynamic positioning training include simulated operations as well as identifying errors failures or faults and emergency proceduresCMAR group offers training in dynamic positioning in a number of locations around the world including in the US Brazil and the UK as well as at these two new centresOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/CMAR-Group-expands-training-facilities_19125506 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:34:00 GMT Wood Group Logging Services has opened a new training facility for handson logging trainingThe oil industry training centre will be used to educate operators and engineers in a number of tasks including cased hole logging and perforating production logging techniques and well log interpretationWell pressure control and field safety will also be taught at the facility Wood Group statesampquotUp to 60 engineers and operators will be trained this year in situations simulating a variety of well conditions and types of completionsampquot said president of Wood Group Logging Services John Paul JonesHe added that this training will allow the firm to continue to offer safe and efficient onshore and offshore logging servicesWood Group Logging Services falls within the companys well support operations although the firm also works in engineering and production and gas turbine services in a variety of global locations including both the UK and Norwegian sectors of the North SeaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Wood-Group-opens-new-training-centre_19124216 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:25:00 GMT A new Liquefied Natural Gas LNG training centre is being developed in Port Arthur as a result of a continuing boom in LNG energy demand a report indicatesThe new centre was announced by the president of Lamar UniversityBeaumont James Simmons who said that the training centre will be pivotal in the development of the LNG sector in the area the Port Arthur News reportsampquotWell be rulemaking expanding the knowledge base of the coast guard and industry with the same standards for trainingampquot said US coast guard commandant Admiral Thad Allen who was speaking at the official launch of the new gas industry training centreTraining relating to other forms of gas will also be given at the new facility the US coast guard which will operate the centre has confirmed Marine safety in relation to the transport of LNG will also be coveredThe new centre will be the third such training facility which is being created as a result of growing demand for LNG productsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/LNG-training-centre-confirmed_19123675 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:04:00 GMT A training provider focussing on working at height services AquaTerra Solutions has been used by Rowan Drilling UK to train its staff in best practice when working on the jackup rig Gorilla VThe rig sits in 400 ft of water in the North Sea and has a drilling depth of 35000 ft It has been operational since 1998Learning and development manager at Rowan Drilling UK Jean FrancoisBasse told Oil Online ampquotWe worked closely with AquaTerra Solutions to develop a training course that was tailored with the requirements of the workers on board the Gorilla V as well as complying with the industrys health and safety regulationsampquotHe added that the oil industry training offered involved both practical and theoretical work so that employees could appreciate the relevance of the trainingTraining director at AquaTerra Solutions Mark Pearce said that although health and safety requirements differ in different global locations adhering to UK legislation can help ensure global best practice is metOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/AquaTerra-Solutions-improve-jackup-training_19123211 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:03:00 GMT Training and development within the oil industry is central to the desires of the socalled Generation Y employees who are currently at the beginning of their careers a claim suggestsCommunications director at Oil ampamp Gas UK Trisha OReilly spoke ahead of this years Next Generation conference which is to take place in Aberdeen on April 22ndShe said ampquotThe motivations and expectations of Generation Y are hugely different to those of young professionals starting their careers 20 or 30 years ago It is important that todays leaders hear and consider what attracts these skilled people to our sectorampquotEnsuring such individuals receive the training and development they feel they need will help to create a working environment where the industrys future leaders will be able to perform optimally Ms OReilly saidIt could also help to bring a sustainable future for the UK continental shelf the organisation notesAnd as the industrys workforce ages ensuring the training needs of younger employees is met will become increasingly important Raj Mehta from the Shulich School of Engineering told the Calgary HeraldOil ampamp Gas Directory Training ampamp Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Training-and-development-expected-by-Gen-Y_19120942 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:16:00 GMT Ongoing training and preparation for how to react to an oil spill emergency has been undertaken off the east coast of ChinaChina Russia Japan and the Republic of Korea all took part in the training drill which was designed to address drifting oil leaks the Xinhua news agency reports citing an unnamed official from the Shandong Maritime Safety AdministrationThe four countries agreed to the Northwest Pacific Action Plan in 1994 to deal with oil pollution in the area and this training exercise was designed to ensure that should a spill occur effective operations are in placeEnglish was used as the language of communication for the operation which lasted for a total of three hours the news agency reportsThe importance of oil spill emergency training has been highlighted by a recent report from the Australian Transport Safety Bureau which reveals the causes behind the Pacific Adventurer oil spill off the coast of AustraliaHurricanestrength winds damaged the ship in early March this year causing it to lose a total of around 270 tonnes of oil the Sydney Morning Herald claimsOil ampamp Gas Directory Training ampamp Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Oil-spill-training-undertaken-off-China_19120928 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:16:00 GMT A recent helicopter crash in the North Sea which has led to a number of oil majors suspending the use of Bond helicopter services pending an investigation into its safety and training record was caused by a gearbox failure a report indicatesBritish air accident investigators examining the crash believe that the gearbox failure led to the aircrafts main rotor breaking away hitting and breaking the helicopters tail boomAn initial report from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch indicates that aside from the detachment of the tail boom there was also a rupture in the right hand engine casing although this is believed to be a secondary featureFull investigations into the accident are continuing so that the sequence of events can be completely understoodA total of three new safety recommendations have been made following the crash These include additional and enhanced inspections of the main rotor gearbox and improvements to monitoring and warning systems on this type of helicopterThe aircraft which was operated by Bond Offshore Helicopters crashed on April 1st 2009 Following the incident a number of oil majors have indicated they will not use Bonds service until safety and training checks are carried outOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Reasons-behind-air-crash-revealed_19118788 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:14:00 GMT The ampquotunprecedentedampquot industry environment currently being experienced by oilfield services companies is forcing a change in strategy experts claimIn a guest editorial for the Journal of Petroleum Technology Don Painter and Debra Grandjean from Ernst ampamp Young noted that locating and training a talented workforce is one of the long term strategies that oilfield services companies must employ in order to remain successfulAside from training further product and technology innovation is also required the experts sayThe development of local and regional talent is central to effective risk management they said ampquotAs the sectors workforce becomes more diverse companies are recruiting and training people at all levels to work in their home countries and developing programs with many local universities to recruit and train local talentampquotBut as a new workforce is created training and development needs will also increase they add noting that todays oilfield service companies must adopt a longterm training strategy in order to succeedIndeed aside from the downturn the risks posed by an ageing workforce also need to be addressed A professor at the Schulich School of Engineering Raj Mehta recently told Canadas Calgary Herald that despite the current downturn the industry is aware of the dangers of scaling back on training new talentOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Training-essential-for-future-of-oilfield-services_19118664 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:14:00 GMT The US Coast Guard is preparing to launch a new training programme the will instruct senior maritime officials in how to issue public response to events such as oil spills or piracyMaritime professionals serving the oil and gas industry and other key trade sectors are invited to take part in the threeday training programme beginning on May 13th at the International Maritime Officers School in Yorktown VirginiaThe course has been devised by the Pincus Group a specialist in crisis communications executives training based in MarylandPincus advises ampquotThe senior level skill development is designed to illustrate US best practices in media relations and crisis communications for international maritime entities nominated to attendampquotInterest in the course from US maritime firms may be piqued by the news that a US ship was hijacked by pirates off Somalias coast yesterday April 8thAlthough it has been returned to US control the captain is still being held hostage by the piratesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/USCG-to-hold-maritime-media-response-training_19115853 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:09:00 GMT Major players in the UK oil and gas industry have suspended use of Bonds helicopter services as investigations into the companys safety and training record are carried outWhile a report on the company is being drawn up by the Air Accident Investigations Bureau BP has announced that it has suspended use of Bonds service while it carries out an internal investigationConocoPhillips has also confirmed that it has ceased activities with Bond with the Scotsman reporting that the company has only one shuttle run planned for the next seven daysThe investigations come after two incidents involving Bonds craft sent shockwaves through the UK oil and gas industryAlthough the safety record of the industry was praised after all passengers and crew aboard a ditched Super Puma that crashed in February were saved the company has come under close scrutiny since a fatal crash last weekAll 16 people aboard another of Bonds Super Pumas died when the craft crashed into the North Sea as it approached the shoreOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Oil-majors-suspend-Bond-helicopter-services_19115849 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:09:00 GMT Safety experts in the oil and gas industry issued a warning about cutting back on manpower and training in the offshore sector days before the Super Puma helicopter crashed into the North SeaThe Times reports that the International Transport Workers Federation offshore taskforce group told an audience in London that reducing staff numbers could come at the detriment to worker safety in the offshore sectorNorrie McVicar chairman of the organisation said that while the crash was not being attributed to a shortage in training and manpower it served as a wakeup call to the industry that safety must be heavily scrutinisedRobert Paterson Oil ampamp Gas UKs health and safety director insisted that the country would not ampquotlag behindampquot in training as some experts have predictedampquotThis industry will continue to invest directly in safety asset integrity skills and training throughout the economic cycle Safety continues to be our top priorityampquot he insistedAn investigation into the cause of the crash is still ongoing and has been aided by the discovery of the black box flight recorderOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Safety-warning-came-days-before-helicopter-crash_19113489 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:04:00 GMT Falck Nutec is proud to announce the introduction of the new Minimum Industry Safety Training MIST module to its training programmesThe new course accredited by Opito has been designed as an orientation and immersion programme aimed at entry level workers serving the UK offshore oil and gas industryCommenting on the development Graham Gall managing director for Falck Nutec UK said ampquotThis new course will add to our extensive portfolio where we already cater for new entrants to the oil and gas industry through our Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency TrainingampquotThe group is also offering consultancy services that will allow firms operating in the offshore sector to integrate the MIST course into their existing training programmesFalck Nutec has also recently announced that it has achieved accreditation for two courses developed by the Institute of Occupational Safety and HealthOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Falck-Nutec-extends-training-with-MIST_19113469 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:04:00 GMT The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency NOSDRA is making considerable headway in cutting out oil spills during production and processing the organisations director general Dr Bamidele Ajakaiye has told VanguardSpeaking at a training event hosted by NOSDRA and other partners including the UKbased Oil Spill Response and the International Maritime Organisation the head of the organisation said that it was important that it achieved its ambitions using the skills of the national workforceampquotThe agency displayed a responsive sense of resource management by bringing experts from Southampton UK to train the NOSDRA staff here in Nigeria instead of sending a few of them to the UKampquot he explainedHe added that the country held a strong belief in resources management and would utilise local skills to ensure that spills were handled swiftly and effectivelyNOSDRA was set up by presidential decree in order to implement the countrys National Oil Spill Contingency Plan which was first drafted in 1981Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Nigerias-NOSDRA-cracking-down-on-oil-spills_19111479 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:25:00 GMT Upetrom subsidiary Grup Servicii Petroliere GSP has put forward 7 million amp163475 million for a new oil and gas training centre and foresees a recruitment drive that will boost its employee base by around 200 workers in 2009Speaking to Romanian daily Ziarul Financiar company representatives said that despite the downturn and the concomitant slump in crude prices the company is expecting to improve its performance in 2008 as investment in new infrastructure training and skills begins to improve efficiencies and reduce costsHowever a spokesperson said that the company has not been entirely insulated from the economic crisisampquotAs for getting loans during this period there are difficulties at the level of all economic segments Unfortunately the oil and gas industry hasnt been sparedampquot the representative said GSP started 2009 with a largescale investment in new port facilities that will improve shipping and handling capacity at the Constanta South Agigea portOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/GSP-plans-training-and-recruitment-in-2009_19111172 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:10:00 GMT Oil and gas firm Yengho Ventures has launched a new training initiative that will allow 24 local students from the Warri North and South council areas of the Niger Delta state in Nigeria to expand career opportunities with new clerical and analytical skillsInterns on the threemonth training and development programme will focus on improving computer literacy in order to help them secure a stable job in the oilrich regionJeffrey Wilkie and Tony Omabuwa the managing directors of Yengho Ventures and partner training services provider M ampamp T Computer Consult told Vanguard that both firms felt a responsibility to reinvest in the region and promote national jobs in the oil and gas industryElsewhere in the country the Indian National Thermal Power Corp has also recently signed a memorandum of understanding with state authorities to set up a new training institute in the countryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Yengho-Ventures-launches-Nigerian-training-programme_19108797 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:07:00 GMT Oil and gas industry tech firms RSI and SPT Group will work together on the development of new dynamic lifecycle simulation training suitesCollaborating in fields such as marketing and sales joint offerings project execution and technology collaboration more than 300 employees of the two companies will share the skills and experience in flow assurance process control reservoir drilling programming and ICTKnut Erik Spilling senior vicepresident for efield solutions in SPT Group commented ampquotRSI fits very well into SPT Groups partner strategy actively building the market for integrated solutions for design training online monitoring and controlampquotMeanwhile Yves Herve RSIs sales and marketing director said that the new partnership will provide ampquotwinwin opportunitiesampquot in the upstream oil and gas industrySPT Group has also this month been selected to deliver a new production management system for StatoilHydros subsea fields in the North SeaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/RSI-and-SPT-partner-in-lifecycle-simulation_19108790 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:07:00 GMT The aging workforce in the Canadian oil and gas industry will force companies to invest in training and development to promote longterm growth Raj Mehta a professor with the Schulich School of Engineering has insistedSpeaking to the Calgary Herald he said that while many firms are scaling back their operational budgets and hiring programmes there is still a strong recognition of the risks of encountering a skills and worker shortfall once there is an upturn in the economyampquotWe know in a year or two which is anybodys guess when the thing rebounds its going to go even harderampquot he told the paperMeanwhile Shaun Davis a spokesperson for Canadian oil and gas major Suncor Energy explained that the company was still involved in extensive recruitment and training programmes in key areas throughout the countrySuncor has recently successfully completed a merger with fellow oil giant PetroCanada with both companies trading under the Suncor brandOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Greying-workforce-will-support-demand-for-talent_19108782 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:07:00 GMT The oil industry can benefit from more handson training according to the Galveston County Daily NewsReaders of the publication are told that the stigma which sometimes surrounds vocational courses obscures the importance of the skills learned by participantsAlan Hutchins president of AampampA Machine and Fabrication in La Marque tells the publication of the need for more local talent capable of adopting a handson approach to the types of engineering required in the oil industryampquotWe can work on our computers and we can engineer it and draw it but somebody has got to make itampquot he explainsThe news provider adds that Mr Hutchins has previously seen boom times in the oil industry where he has been forced to look nationwide for the number of skilled employees neededHowever the article notes his desire and preference for a localised workforce with the necessary skillsAampampA Machine and Fabrication adds that its own philosophy incorporates training its staff with the knowledge and expertise they need to offer a ampquotturnkeyampquot solution to customersGlobal Education and Training event for Oil and Gas Refining and Petrochemicals http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Handson-training-to-benefit-oil-industry_19106741 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:05:00 GMT Better training could be delivered to those entering the oil industry in Calgary thanks to new funding for the local universityFunding is to be directed towards Keyano College in Fort McMurray to help train students in issues related to the oil industry such as conservation and environmental scienceThe University of Calgary has also been awarded 315000 to put towards developing new tools to aid compliance by companies in the oil and gas industry reports the Edmonton JournalIn all 390000 is being shared between the two institutions in order to help them to train students for the oil and gas industry and the problems they may face upon entry into the sectorThe University of Calgarys oil and gas engineering course is delivered by the Schulich School of Engineering at the academic institutionAccording to the university an understanding of the subject draws together issues of geology thermodynamics and physical principles such as conservation of energy and massOil ampamp Gas Directory Training ampamp Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Calgary-training-for-oil-industry_19106277 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:03:00 GMT Specialist oil and gas industry training provider Atlas Interactive has launched a major new contract to provide training for the UK offshore sectorIn a statement yesterday April 1st the company confirmed that it has achieved accreditation from Opito The Oil and Gas Academy and Step Change in Safety to deliver Minimum Industry Safety Training to the UK oil and gas industryIt is expected that the new training standard will help save the sector around amp16310 million over alternative training methodsUnderpinning the new course is a technology named FAST TRACK which Atlas Interactive chief executive Jamie Bennett described as being ampquotvery much a product for the current economic climate where a low oil price is placing pressure on employers to cut costsampquotThe FAST TRACK system works by assessing individual students knowledge gaps under timebound conditions in order to shape their training schedule and ensure they are not covering topics they are already grounded inOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Atlas-secures-first-offshore-training-contract_19103977 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:06:00 GMT Several senior managers at Abu Dhabi Gas Industries have been awarded certifications from Sun Learning Systems SLS and the Institute of Certified Professional Managers ICPMAt a ceremony last month around 15 managers were awarded the coveted Certified Manager credential after completing an intensive training programme organised by the two companiesampquotThe Certified Manager programmw is important for managers in todays business world especially with the global slowdown during which many companies find it difficult to motivate staffampquot said Nigel Fann chief executive officer of SLS speaking at the eventHe added that the training and development programme offers the core competences for managers to strengthen work ethics and their own leadership potentialICPM has worked with a long line of sector leaders in industries such as aerospace healthcare manufacturing military and pharmaceuticals as well as the oil and gas industryIt has also worked with more than 20 universities to deliver its leading management training services and accreditationsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Abu-Dhabi-Gas-managers-achieve-certification_19102105 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:23:00 GMT The Angolan National Assembly has approved proposals that will enable the government to legislate on the provision of training and educational programmes to prepare workers for a career in the countrys oil and gas industryAngola Press reports that the assembly has also authorised two new instruments that will allow for the development of a new nonassociated gas concession and new fiscal policies governing tender agreements on energy prospectsThe new proposals will be focused on the development of a support framework for those Angolan workers that are working for foreign oil and gas companies operating in the countryThe motion was passed unanimously with no abstentions or oppositional votesIn its second vote the assembly authorised a tenyear concession that will be operated by Songas NaturalSongas will in turn sign service contracts Eni Angola Exploration Gas Natural West Africa Galp Exploration Petrolifera and Exem Energy to develop the prospectIn December the Angolan government signed an agreement with Sonangol that allows the country to move ahead with liquefied natural gas processing projectsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Angola-legislates-on-energy-training_19092098 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:42:00 GMT The president of the University of Maryland Dr Thelma Thompson has travelled to Nigeria to help the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission DESOPADEC establish a training programme for indigenous workers Dr Thompson headed up a delegation which also included deputy president Dr Emmanuel Acqua and Dr Stanley Nyerinda head of statistics and administration The executive chairman of the Delta state commission Dr Wellington Okirika said that the meeting marked the beginning of a ampquotnew eraampquot for the training of Nigerian workers ampquotWe must give our best to our children educationally and otherwise since they remain our future leaders and our future hopeampquot said Dr Okrika in a press statement seen by Vanguard Dr Thompson said that the university would allow the workers to expand their skills in engineering agriculture and other industries Vanguard also reports that the national coordinator of the NigerDelta ReOrientation Project Comrade Sheriff Mulade has praised DESOPADEC for its improvement in environmental infrastructure in the Delta region which he said has helped improve many livesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Majors-turn-to-tech-in-maturity_19090985 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:24:00 GMT The Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA is helping workers in the southern states of the US improve occupational safety with new training opportunities New courses have been launched east Texas southern Arkansas and northwest Louisiana in cooperation with the US Department of Labor Dean McDaniel OSHAs regional administrator in Dallas said that the organisation is confident that the training programmes will provide an opportunity for workers in the regions oil and gas industry to learn new skills and best practice standards for operations such as drilling plant management and transport operations ampquotWe are hopeful that this cooperative effort will help prevent fatalities and injuries within the oil and gas industryampquot he told local station KARK 4 News Earlier this month the OSHA met with American Pipeline Contractors Association where the two groups discussed a host of safety hazards in need of address Trenching and excavation operations were prominent among these with both organisations pledging to improve safety and working practices in pipeline constructionOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/OSHA-provides-safety-training-in-US-lower-south-_19090976 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:24:00 GMT Open Range will commence with training programmes to ensure it is ready to implement International Financial Reporting Standards IFRSIn its annual report the company said that training will be managed on an ongoing basis and will cover a wide range of associated issues with the adoption of the new standardsThese include circumventing technological difficulties and assessing the impact of the new procedures on internal reporting controlsampquotExternal advisors have been retained and will assist management with the project on an as needed basisampquot the company confirmedThe company enjoyed numerous successes in 2008 with operational highlights including a proved plus probable reserve growth of nearly 100 per cent yearonyearHowever in its message to shareholders the company did concede that its final quarter results have been impacted by the slump in oil prices and constricted credit conditionsRival Canadian energy firm Rock has also announced this month that it will be launching a training programme to prepare it for the adoption of IFRSOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Open-Range-gears-up-for-IFRS_19086554 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:09:00 GMT US rail services giant Burlington North Santa Fe BNSF has hosted a train derailment emergency response course in Lovell WyomingSpeaking to local emergency response teams training supervisor Ed Chapman explained that in addition to the personal safety risks posed by derailments it was also important to develop response procedures for handling hazardous materials such as ethanol and other petroleum products that may have been in transitThe Lovell Chronicle reports that Chapman told attendees that the first point of action upon reaching a derailment was to find the trains crew and read through the train log to establish whether any hazardous materials are being transportedDoing so will allow emergency response teams to assess the primary hazards involved he saidIn its annual report published in January BNSF chairman president and chief executive officer Matthew K Rose told shareholders that the company had enjoyed its best ontime performance in more than five years despite the risks and delays associated with the severe weather conditions seen in 2008Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/BNSF-holds-derailment-response-training_19086545 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:09:00 GMT Cooper Industries has opened the doors of its new technology training centre in HoustonThe new 35000 sq ft facilities feature an auditorium conference room numerous training suites and a fullscale refinery and wastewater processor and electricity grid allowing trainees to hone their skills in an operational environmentCommenting on the new facilities company chief executive Kirk Hachigian said that the centre offers a unique environment that delivers vital training at a time when company budgets are stretchedampquotIt also allows us to partner with distributors EPC professionals and endusers alike to discuss the various opportunities that exist with emerging technologies and productsampquot he addedAll eight divisions of the company are represented in the new facilities giving visitors the opportunity to familiarise themselves with its diverse product baseThe refinery facilities alone contain more than 250 trademark devices and products that have been installed as they would in a fully operational refineryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Cooper-opens-industrial-training-hub_19086539 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:09:00 GMT One of Abu Dhabis largest property developers has set out plans to build satellite Brighton College campuses in 12 countries including Oman Vietnam India and the UAE capital itselfChief of Blooms new education and training arm said that Brighton had been chosen for its commitment to both academic excellence and a comprehensive educational and personal development of its pupilsampquotWe were also very impressed with the schools international outlook exemplified by its decision in 2006 to make Mandarin Chinese a core part of the curriculum We are linking up with one of the great secondary schools in the worldampquot he addedRichard Cairns headmaster of the college described the deal as potentially the largest single progression in the institutions 164year historyThe school has made a demonstrable commitment to academic excellence sports success and exemplary pastoral careStudents attending the new senior colleges will be able to expect to have access to the house system which provides a base for students during periods of recess throughout the dayOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Bloom-brings-Brighton-College-to-the-world_19086529 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:09:00 GMT The government of British Columbia has unveiled two new job development initiatives for workers in the regionThe Field Services Entrepreneur Training and Professional Driver Training for Women will both aim to create and support jobs in the oil and gas industry in the Canadian province by providing the practical vocational skills needed to secure a job in this difficult economic climateEnergy mines and petroleum resources minister Blair Lekstrom launched the initiative yesterday March 18th sthat the provincial government is proud to be working with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada to deliver the jobs programmeampquotThrough these career development initiatives we are investing in job training opportunities that will ensure people have the necessary skills to obtain employment in the oil and gas sectorampquot he addedDiane Finley minister for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada said earlier this month that investment in training was one of the successful methods of maintaining employment through a downturnOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/BC-unveils-job-development-initiatives_19084343 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:31:00 GMT Yemeni workers may soon have access to training and development programmes at Polish universities that will enable them to pursue a career in the oil and gas industryThe Yemen News Agency reports that the countrys ambassador to Poland Ali Aqlan met with the head of the oil and gas department at the Polish economics ministry Maji Kaliski earlier today March 18th to discuss the possibility of training Yemeni cadresIn addition to learning the skills necessary to enter the oil and gas industry Yemeni students were also offered mining courses that would allow them to develop the countrys natural resourcesThe two officials also discussed bilateral trade and investment opportunities between Poland and YemenThe Yemen Times reports that the country has been looking to increase the proportion of domestic workers that support its oil and gas industry with a Yemenisation programme which was launched in 2006In addition to reducing unemployment the training initiative also looked to redress the balance between domestic and foreign wages in the sectorOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Yemen-and-Poland-consider-oil-coop_19084337 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT The delivery of training for subsea engineering firm MCS Aberdeenbased facility is to be overseen by a new director it has emerged Michael OSullivan is to take charge of the firms training processes helping to steer the delivery of staff coaching towards the needs of the expanding workforce Group executive director Patrick OBrien tells Your Subsea News ampquotWe have a very clear focus in terms of further building on our impressive growth to dateampquot ampquotMichaels substantial experience from across the oil and gas industry will be instrumental in helping us achieve our goalsampquot he adds Elsewhere in the organisation Mark Taylor has been placed in the newly created role of group quality and training manager overseeing the inhouse delivery of coaching in advanced engineering skills MCS adds that the Aberdeen office itself is currently undergoing an ampquotexcitingampquot rate of growth to build on its existing longstanding relationship with major contractors and operators in the subsea sectorOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/New-director-to-steer-MCS-Aberdeen-training_19079663 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:22:00 GMT Saudi Aramco has revealed plans to focus its oil training efforts on the international language of the utilities sector by helping its workforce to communicate more effectively in English Nabeel AlJama general manager of training and career development for Saudi Aramco explains the importance of English to the sector ampquotWe are a global energy companyampquot the spokesperson asserts ampquotAnd fluency in English the language of the oil and gas industry is essential for communication within the company and with our business partnersampquot Saudi Aramco is now looking to provide oil training in English to thousands of employees worldwide through a multiyear contract with GlobalEnglish The training provider works with multinational companies around the world to help them conduct business both internally and externally in English In this way the company explains that it can help firms to establish globalised operations and take advantage of the benefits that arise as a resultOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-Aramco-looks-to-English-oil-training_19079655 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:22:00 GMT Palantirs economic modelling solutions are helping the oil and gas industry overcome historic problems of bad budget management and overspendingBart Willigers senior consultant with the oil and gas financial modelling company told the Digital Energy Journal that the sector has a poor track record of maintaining budgets and forecasting annual spendsThe problem he claims is that the ampquotdecision systemsampquot in place are of a standard that precludes accurate economic predictions and assessmentsampquotHaving an efficient decision making system in place is as important as having very bright geoscientists and engineersampquot he insistsFrom its bases in Aberdeen London Houston Calgary and Singapore Palantir is providing the training services and software to raise the standard of these decision systems empowering the oil and gas industry in its bid to overcome budgeting problemsPalantirs chief executive officer Alex Karp explains that the company is on the cusp of a seismic shift in the way that research is gathered and information is interpreted and it is inviting the oil and gas industry to join this revolution in analyticsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Palantir-supports-industry-with-economic-modelling_19078478 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:37:00 GMT Petrofac has signed a new management solutions contract with BP that will see it provide highlevel administrative training for the companys North Sea employee baseThe new 5 million amp163356 million contract will cover identification and assessment of training requirements procurement of the necessary facilities and course materials and scheduling of the training and development programmeampquotThis is a significant contract and we are delighted to be able to replicate the good work we have previously carried out for BP in the Gulf of Mexico and Sharjah in the UKampquot said Petrofac Trainings service development director Peter ConnerBPs human resources director Ken Boyle added that the training and development package will allow the company to maintain its strong operational performance in the North SeaIn other company developments Petrofac also recently won an engineering procurement and construction contract for the El Merk central processing facility in the Berkine basin in AlgeriaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petrofac-secures-BP-North-Sea-contract_19078470 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:36:00 GMT GE Oil and Gas has proudly announced that it has awarded 68 professionals with certifications as part of its university programme The first ever scheme of its kind in the region the course provided a comprehensive grounding in leadership skills and technological development specifically within the oil and gas industryMohammed Ayoub operations leader and regional general manager for GE Oil ampamp Gas said that the company was particularly proud to bring the course to the GulfampquotIt offered industry professionals an opportunity to broaden their knowledge in their respective industries as well as give them the chance to specialise in preferred areasampquot he addedMeanwhile Sheikh Hamad Saoud Abdulaziz alThani head of professional training for Qatar Petroleum said that the course was of great relevance and practical importance in todays global oil and gas industryGE Oil and Gas also provides downstream training to allow energy companies to develop inhouse pipeline integrity selfmanagement programmesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/GE-trains-Gulf-oil-and-gas-experts_19075079 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:17:00 GMT ExxonMobil honoured to be involved in QSTPAs the Qatar Science and Technology Park QSTP opens today March 16th ExxonMobils senior vicepresident Rex Tillerson has expressed his pleasure at being involved in the projectSpeaking ahead of the inauguration he said that the company is committed to establishing the country as a global scientific and educational hub that will be a driving force in the fight to accommodate future energy demandsampquotThe research that emanates from QSTP and ExxonMobil will become part of the solution to develop economically and environmentally viable energy sources and we are very excited to be part of this new endeavourampquot he insistedExxonMobil is one of 21 organisations to establish a presence in the groundbreaking research centre with Mr Tillerson expressing his gratitude to Qatari authorities for allowing them to work so closely in the projectEarlier this month ExxonMobil announced that it will invest between 25 billion and 30 billion annually over the next five years in order to meet future energy demandOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ExxonMobil-honoured-to-be-involved-in-QSTP_19075073 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:17:00 GMT In its January budget the Canadian government approved a C1 billion amp163560 million boost to help workers retrain during the downturnCBC reports that this funding is being handed out as a complement to the existing C1 billion Community Development Trust which aims to engage local workers with local industries through training initiatives and other programmesTerry Tate a forest worker coordinator for the George British Columbia arm of United Steelworkers said that the oil and gas industry in Canada could be one safe haven for workers who have lost their jobs and are looking to retrain in another sectorampquotLumber plywood pulp and paper oil and gas are all depressed now but the hope is that when they come out theyre going to be in a good positionampquot he said adding that there are C8 billion worth of oil and gas projects in the pipelineThe Community Development Trust was unveiled in January of last year as a support mechanism for workers who had been made redundantOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Canada-banking-on-retraining_19072821 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:24:00 GMT The present is a time of incomparable importance for training energy professionals to avoid a widespread skills shortage a new poll of industry executives conducted by the Association of Energy Engineers AEE has found In studies published by the group 41 per cent of respondents said they expect to retire during the coming decade potentially leaving the industry facing a skills gap Albert Thumann executive director of the Association of Energy Engineers says he has ampquotnever seenampquot a time more crucial to ampquottrain energy professionals to reduce dependence on foreign oil and provide stimulus for the economyampquot Meanwhile training on energy management could be a wise investment for firms in light of the 84 per cent of respondents who have witnessed rising interest in the issue from senior management Almost fourfifths 79 per cent of those surveyed for the report held one or more of a list of 17 sectorspecific qualificationsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/AEE-Industry-warns-of-skills-gap_19072802 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:22:00 GMT Merger and acquisition MampampA activity in the oil sector has historically depended on the advice of investment banks according to a new industry report Research organisation GlobalData argues that in recent years oil companies have looked to investment banks to identify their best prospects for MampampA deals Since 2007 for example around 20 billion of transactions have been undertaken with the involvement of Merrill Lynch But with the economic turbulence recently seen by Merrill Lynch Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers the availability of guidance to oil companies could be restricted Greater training on identifying trends in the industry and prospects for investment could be of growing importance in order to counter this fall in thirdparty advice And GlobalData notes that many firms have been looking to inorganic techniques such as MampampA transactions in order to maintain growth in the midterm Meanwhile representatives from a number of UK oil and gas companies recently told a Scottish energy committee that they have no intention to stop offering safety training to their employees in light of the recession the Press and Journal reportedOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Oil-industry-MA-linked-to-financial-sector_19072764 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:12:00 GMT While it still faces a shortfall in skilled workers to serve the oil and gas industry Cambodia has made gains in training of domestic employees Pen Ngoeun an adviser to the countrys council of ministers has told the Pnomh Penh PostHe told state officials that Chevron will need 600 highly skilled staff to man its operations once they are brought on streamMr Ngoeun iterated that these will not be manual positions but engineering posts that will require specialist training adding that it is of great importance that Cambodians can fill these positionsampquotOne benefit of having local skilled engineers is that we wont have to watch as wages flow out of the country which would happen if they were foreign employeesampquot he told the paperChevron began exploration activities in Cambodia in 2002 and also has an interest in lubricants distribution in the country through its Caltex subsidiary5th Global Education and Training event for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Cambodia-progresses-with-training_19070459 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:07:00 GMT Ten representatives of SigmaBasestar Technical Services Ghana have presented the ahantahene Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe with a provisional document outlining the provision of training for Ghanaians looking to serve the countrys burgeoning oil and gas industryGhana Broadcasting Corp reports that the company which is a jointventure between four oil and gas firms from Nigeria Canada and Ghana has developed the document to achieve seven core objectives pursuant to raising skill levels among Ghanaian workers to allow them to benefit from the recent oil finds in the countryDr Soky Amachree a director of the consortium told the news agency that the document sets out an agenda to provide training opportunities for young workers in the western region country where oil has been found offshoreTullow which has operatorship of the Deepwater Tano licence this week announced another major find in Ghana describing the new field as ampquotpotentially giantampquotThe Tweneboa1 exploration well encountered 21 metres of net oil payOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ghanaian-consortium-sets-out-training-charter_19070447 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:07:00 GMT ExxonMobil has pursued a collaborative relationship with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corp NNPC in order to ensure that maximum value is achieved for both company shareholders and Nigerian citizens Exxons general manager of deepwater operations Jide AyoVaughn has commentedSpeaking to Business Day the manager said that the partnership has led to considerable gains in the fields of domestic workforce training technology and the environmentampquotWorking together with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation ExxonMobil was able to integrate innovative technical solutions into the project execution plan to meet environmental stewardship goalsampquot he explainedMark Ward managing director of ExxonMobil also told the paper that the companys national content strategy is built on three pillars workforce development strategic community investments and the the strengthening of relationships with suppliersExxonMobil has long demonstrated its commitment to community education programmes across the globe Among the recent initiatives to be announced is a paid graduate internship programme that aims to maximise exposure to the voluntary sector in HoustonOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ExxonMobil-and-NNPC-cooperate-to-deliver-maximum-value_19068054 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:16:00 GMT Indian companies working in the oil and gas industry are set to get prioritised security consultancy services from the Central Industrial Security Force CISFSpeaking to Business Standard the organisations director general N R Das said that plans for the administration of such services are currently being finalised with the ministry of home affairsMore than 50 private organisations have already expressed an interest in receiving cover from the CISF with Essar Oil and Reliance Industries prominent among themAccess to security consultancy and training will be prioritised for those companies which are viewed as ampquotvital for economic development of the countryampquot Mr Das addedIt is likely that large players in the oil and gas industry and other key sectors are likely to win out over their smaller rivalsIn a message to the nation posted on the CISF website N R Das explains that the role and remit of the organisation has increased dramatically in recent years as attempts to destabilise the country have escalatedOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Indian-oil-firms-in-line-for-prioritised-CISF-consultancy_19068049 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:16:00 GMT City College Brighton and Hove has been extending its ties with Saudi Aramco to provide instructor training courses and other educational opportunities Four employees from Saudi Aramco the largest oil firm in the world recently enrolled in the college to develop teaching competencies in their specialist areas in order to lead inhouse training and development for fellow workers ampquotIt was a good experience to benefit from the expertise at City College and Ill do my best to use this new knowledge when Iamp146m teaching back in Saudi Arabiaampquot said Saad AlQahtani who teaches gas and oil operation engineering for Saudi Aramco Meanwhile City College principal Philip Frier said that the cooperative framework with Saudi Aramco is a key contributor to its international student body of over 600 people Saudi Aramco has long been committed to the countrys Saudization programme which aims to increase sustainable industry and promote independence by training more domestic workers to fill skilled positions in the oil and gas industry and other key sectorsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/City-College-teams-up-with-Aramco_19065777 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:32:00 GMT The contingency plans enforced at Prince William Sound in the wake of the Exxon Valdez tanker spill in 1989 have greatly enhanced the Alaskan ports capacity to respond to such emergencies the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council PWSRCAC has claimed According to the Kodiak Daily Mirror the organisations director of administration Lisa Kaaihue said that legislation phasing out the use of singlehull tankers by 2015 had reduced the likelihood and impact of a spill considerably with estimates indicating that the size of the Exxon Valdez spill would have been reduced by 60 per cent had the ship been doublehubbed The local maritime community has also been heavily engaged with spill response operations in the sound with more than 350 vessels regularly taking part in training exercises in the ports waters According to the National Geographic the Exxon Valdez spill may have caused more environmental damage than any other despite not being in the top 50 spills in terms of sizeOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/PWSRCAC-Prince-William-Sound-has-come-a-long-way_19065768 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:32:00 GMT Business leaders in the oil and gas industry need to continually expand their skill sets Mohammad Ayoub operations leader and Middle East region general manager at GE Oil and Gas has warnedSpeaking ahead of the graduation ceremonies of the companys inaugural university programme in Doha and Abu Dhabi the spokesperson said that the training programme gave employees the opportunity to develop competences in both core and specialist areas to allow them to ascend the career ladderPiero Salvadori president of Oil ampamp Gas University said that he was delighted to integrate the course into its academic structure as it was of key regional importanceMeanwhile Yousef Omair Bin Yousef chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company added ampquotOur industry is everevolving and new technology and best practices are being regularly introduced The Oil ampamp Gas University Programme allowed our associates at ADNOC to build on their expertise and fine tune their technical skillsampquotIn operational news GE Oil and Gasowned business VetcoGray has recently announced that it will supply the drilling equipment for a largescale project off the coast of Brazil which could see 50 new wells exploredOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/GE-Leaders-need-to-expand-their-skill-sets_19063339 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:13:00 GMT A focus on continual training and development has helped to push Nexen into the the Times top 100 companies to work forWith its focus on both training and the opportunity to work overseas Nexen achieved a high score in professional development categories with 78 per cent of workers stating that they had learned skills and expertise that would be valuable in their future careersEmployees also commended Nexens environmental record and its support of charitable causes The organisation will match any fundraising efforts achieved by their workers ampquotAs well as supporting staffs commitment to the community and the environment the company ensures they get a fair deal in terms of pay and perksampquot the Times also foundThe company has also received a Healthy Living Award for its commitment to good dietary standards on its Scott platform in the North SeaPhil Craigen an offshore installation manager at the platform said that the workers have responded very positively to the switch to healthier ingredientsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Training-brings-career-value-at-Nexen_19063334 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:13:00 GMT The board members of Angolas National Oil Institute were sworn in at a ceremony held yesterday March 5thAngolan news agency ANGOP has learnt that the countrys oil minister Botelho de Vasconcelos was in attendance to oversee the inauguration of the three directorsThese were the institutes directorgeneral Domingos Francisco pedagogical director Alegria Raul Joaquim and the administrative director Jorge Manuel de Matos GouveiaMr de Vasconcelos highlighted the key role that the institute will play in providing jobs for Angolans looking to work in the oil and gas industryampquotI believe that the new managing board is ready for the challenges towards giving continuity to training of techniciansampquot he said in an address to attendeesLast month Paragon Angola announced that it will be working with international oil companies and national educational institutions to increase the number of Angolan engineers working in the oil and gas industryAmong those collaborating are the University of Houston and the University Agostinho NetoOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Angolas-INP-board-members-sworn-in_19061011 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:26:36 GMT ExxonMobil and Volunteer Houston have announced that applications for the Community Summer Jobs Programme 2009 are now being acceptedThe annual training programme aims to provide college students in the Houston area with valuable practical skills through paid placements with local thirdsector companiesSo too local sector employment gets a boost from the training programme as they are able to handpick the students that they feel will be best suited to their businessCarrie Moffitt chief executive of Volunteer Houston said that many interns involved in the training programme go on to pursue careers in the nonprofit sectorampquotOthers go on to volunteer and encourage their friends and family to do the same providing a positive ripple effect in our communityampquot she addedIn other announcements ExxonMobil has also confirmed this week that its Bernard Harris Summer Science Camps program will be expanding to include 11 new universities throughout the US bringing the number of participating institutions to 30Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ExxonMobil-teams-up-with-Volunteer-Houston_19061001 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:26:36 GMT The UK oil and gas industry will maintain strong investment in the provision of safety training no matter how deep the recession cuts a Scottish energy committee has heardRepresentatives from ConocoPhillips Halliburton Oil and Gas UK Opito and Scottish Enterprise Grampian made this pledge during an investigation into the future of the Scottish energy industryThe Press and Journal reports that Mike Bowyer director of Halliburton told the committee that the oil and gas industry would not repeat the mistakes of previous recessions where training cutbacks led to an acute skills shortfall as the economy got back on its feetampquotThere is a concern that we are going into a severe downturn and coming out of that downturn we have to be careful we dont lose many of these scarce skillsampquot he saidFurthering this Opito has recently opened a new leadingedge training hub in Aberdeen which will aim to establish Scotland as a world leader in the provision of training for the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Halliburton-training-will-continue-through-recession_19059765 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:23:00 GMT Canadadian oil and gas major Harvest has repledged its commitment to excellence in health safety and environmental training in its annual results for 2008The company announced that it achieved operating cash revenues of C6559 million amp1633619 million for the year a figure which was comparable to the C6413 million tallied up in 2007Upstream activities proved a ballast to their operations and overall results although the gains made in exploration and production were offset in part by a loss of profitability in downstream sectors and a high settlement price on risk management contractsCommenting on its commitment to safety excellence Harvest announced ampquotOur business units conduct emergency response training on a regular basis in all of our operating fields to ensure a high level of response capability when placed in challenging situationsIn the third quarter of 2008 the groups cash operating activities totalled C2089 million buoyed in part by the record rally in oil pricesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Harvest-remains-invested-in-environmental-training_19054987 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:06:01 GMT International oil companies IOCs need to ensure that Libyan workers are integrated into engineering projects the chairman of the National Oil Corporation NOC Shukri Ghanem has insistedSpeaking to industry representatives he said that the country needs to reap longterm benefits from oil production and that currently too many engineering contracts are being handled by nondomicilesampquotOur graduates are becoming unemployed while we give jobs to people from outside this is not to the benefit of Libya in the long termampquot he saidThe Tripoli Post reports that Mr Ghanem set out a roadmap to address this problem and outlined plans to incentivise the training of the domestic workforce by offering tax breaks to IOCs which commit to an oil education programmeThe NOC has welcomed comments from IOCs regarding the establishment of new training courses and is now in the process of developing a framework to help IOCs set up new engineering and project management centres and facilitiesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/NOC-IOCs-must-Libyanise-engineering-projects-_19052785 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:45:00 GMT Canadian energy major EnCana is helping to support education in Texas with a 486000 amp163341400 donation to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation TPWFIn a statement at a recent TPWF meeting EnCana vicepresident Paul Sander said that the company would fund a new grant programme to help students in the area get involved with conservation and environmental protection projectsampquotWere proud and pleased to be able to support these important education conservation and training efforts as theyre right in line with our company philosophyampquot he saidThe company seeks to mitigate the effect that the North American oil and gas industry has on the environment by funding conservation projects such as those run by the TPWF and will donate funds to help train new wildlife wardens at training facilities in the stateEnCana has also pledged a longstanding commitment to promoting aboriginal employment opportunities throughout Canada and has made sizeable donations over the years to widen access to the oil and gas industry through programmes such as the Aboriginal Lynx Enrollment and Career programme and the Metis Nation British Columbias Drilling Rig Lease Hand schemeOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/EnCana-supports-education-with-TPWF-donation_19049157 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:37:00 GMT Nigeria is struggling to boost the local content in its domestic oil and gas industry as a result of a training deficiency and inadequate infrastructure Funso Esan head of the energy department at the National Planning Commission has claimedSpeaking to Reuters Mr Esan said that the country is in need of more robust training and development programmes in order to boost the overall number of Nigerians serving the oil and gas industryampquotNigeria is highly blessed in terms of human and material resources but unfortunately still looks outside for competent handsampquot he saidGeorge Osahon Nigerian content manager for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation NNPC said that the country was still some way off achieving its ambition of boosting local content to 70 per cent of the oil and gas industry workforceCurrently Nigerians hold around 45 per cent of all positions in the energy industry with most managerial and executive positions still held by foreign workersNNPCs group managing director Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo has recently called on the domestic workforce to adapt to the changing face of the oil and gas industry as the countrys infrastructure strengthensOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Nigeria-strives-for-local-content-boost_19049139 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:37:00 GMT Petronas is continuing to invest in human capital through the downturn having learnt early on that excellence in leadership is a key component to successThe Malaysian stateowned firm which was established in 1974 first demonstrated its dedication to executive workforce training with the establishment of an inhouse training and development programme that soon evolved into its lauded Petronas Management Training Sendirian Berhad PTMSB courseampquotOver the past 16 years PMTSB has evolved significantly from merely being an internal training department within Petronas to a subsidiary company entrusted as a strategic and key enabler to competency building and people developmentampquot said chief executive Khairul Azman Yasin speaking exclusively to Bernama yesterday February 25thHe added that over the years the PMTSB has become internationally recognised for its inculcation of a team culture within students a business ethic that has helped Petronas to become one of the most profitable companies in the worldIn the 2008 Fortune 500 list Petronas was identified as the eighth most profitable company in the worldOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petronas-pursues-excellence-in-leadership-training_19046539 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:09:00 GMT The Okyenhene of Ghana Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has called on stakeholder institutions to provide funding for the training and development necessary to allow domestic workers to meet the needs of the countrys emergent oil industrySpeaking in Accra Mr Panin added that the discovery of oil would not automatically usher in an era of prosperity and growth adding that it was vital that coherent transparent management structure was established to oversee the development of the sectorHe added that in addition to ensuring that Ghanaians are provided with the necessary training needed to maximise national gains from the discovery of offshore reserves Mr Panin insisted that the country must not become too reliant on oil revenues and develop other fields as wellOne of the major players in Ghanas Jubilee field is UKbased Tullow Oil which made the initial discovery of the 600millionbarrel reserve in June 2007The company described the discovery as one of the biggest on the continent in recent memoryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Okyenhene-calls-on-Ghanaian-stakeholders-for-training_19046530 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:09:00 GMT The number of workers receiving training at the Condet training hall in Jakarta is continuing to grow year on yearGhofar Ismail head of business division at the training centre told the Jakarta Post that the number of graduates in 2008 nearly doubled compared to the previous yearAnd registrations for the specialist welding courses offered by the training centre indicate that interest in the profession is continuing to growampquotThe training centre has global fame especially in Qatar Saudi Arabia and Kuwaitampquot Mr Ismail enthused adding that the facilities attract instructors from around the globeOver a threemonth period students receive some 600 hours of welding training with many people using the skills they have learnt to enter the offshore oil and gas industryThe Condet training centre focuses on providing practical training scenarios to ensure that workers are prepared to integrate and excel quickly into their chosen industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Jakarta-training-facilities-growing-fast_19044035 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:31:00 GMT The oil and gas industry offers graduates the opportunity to shape the way that the world uses energy Maersk Oils Ali Korotana has insistedSpeaking to the Times the employee who chose the energy industry over a job in the City because of its favourable travel opportunities and the geopolitical importance of the sector said that many younger workers are highly environmentally consciousampquotThe entry level jobs at a lot of oil service companies are very technical Working for an operating company gives you a much broader perspective on the industryampquot he explainedHowever the industry provides extensive training opportunities that can result in a lot of crossover between operational commercial and executive arms of both the upstream and downstream industryIn support of young talent Kazhakstanbased Maersk runs extensive training and development programmes for graduates to prepare them for work in diverse frontiers which include the North Sea offshore Brazil and AngolaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Maersk-Oil-and-gas-industry-offers-graduates-hope_19044032 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:31:00 GMT USbased pipeline operator Enbridge is defying the economic gloom with an impressive expansion strategy that will also include training of local workersThe company which owns and operates the Superior oil processing hub is responsible for supplying ten per cent of the nations crude from Canadian reserves and also pumps money into Michigans economy via its commitment to local employmentSpeaking to the Superior Telegram Denise Hamsher director of public federal and regulatory affairs for Enbridge said that the company has performed strongly through the economic crisis because of its position in the supply chainampquotBecause were a transporter and we dont own the crude oil were fairly neutral to the price of crudeampquot she saidAs such the company is continuing to hire in the region and is also planning on running a training and development programme at the Blaine Business Centre to prepare workers for the pipeline industryPatrick D Daniel president and chief executive of Enbridge also insists that while the company will undoubtedly see some corrections to its course as a result of the economic crisis these will be made to drive core business growthOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Enbridge-defies-downturn-with-training_19044025 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:30:00 GMT Paragon Angola will work with oil firms and educational institutions to train more domestic engineers for careers in the oil and gas industryWorking in collaboration with the University of Houston University Agostinho Neto and a consortium of international oil firms AMEC will look to capitalise on the countrys stability to nurture its workforce and reduce its reliance on foreign labourTerrance Ivers president of AMECs Houstonbased subsidiary AMEC Paragon commented ampquotWith Angolas capabilities and stability continuing to advance we want to be among the first to organise an effort that will help the country become selfsustainable by enhancing the technical capabilities of its peopleampquot He added that the international oil and gas industry needs to move beyond the minimum commitment to utilising domestic workforces and examine ways of maximising the human potential of states rich in energy resourcesLast year AMEC Paragon landed the Engineering Excellence to the Extreme award from AVEVA in recognition of its Integrated Project Execution work process which delivers large cost and time savings for diverse projectsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Paragon-Angola-to-train-domestic-engineers_19041584 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:28:00 GMT Oil and Gas UK has extolled the swift and expert response of the rescue crew which attended the ditching of the Super Puma helicopter in the North SeaIn a statement Chris Allen Oil ampamp Gas UKs health safety and environment director said that BP has committed millions of pounds into establishing the Jigsaw safety training and response system which is based on localised monitoring and recoveryampquotUK helicopter operations are the safest in the world thanks to the oil and gas industrys commitment to improving offshore safety performance over recent decades through investment in research new systems and new aircraftampquot said Mr AllenHowever he added that it will ensure that it maintains this position throughout the downturn by maintaining high levels of investment in training and developmentEarlier this month Oil and Gas UK warned that the banking crisis had precipitated a decline in exploration and production operations in the North Sea a circumstance which could bring the countrys energy security strategy into jeopardyOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/OG-UK-praises-swift-Super-Puma-response_19040307 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:30:00 GMT Cooper Industries has announced that it has opened the doors of its new flagship training facilities in Houston TexasThe red tape was cut at a ceremony hosted by group chief executive Kirk Hachigan who welcomed more than 250 people to a halfday inauguration last month which included tours of the training centre and discussions with industry headsA first of its kind the Cooper Technology Centre will serve the oil and gas industry and the electricity and water sectors In total more than 250 simulation installations will help to familiarise enrolees with the operations of these key sectorsampquotDuring this time when budgets are stretched this facility offers a unique venue for us to provide our customers with the education and training that is vital to their businessesampquot said Mr HachiganHe added that it will also allow the company to partner with those working in the oil and gas industry to develop new technologiesand energy productsThe company chose Houston for its base of training operations as it has become a nationwide hub for the US energy industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Cooper-opens-training-HQ-in-Houston_19039074 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:09:00 GMT Since the Piper Alpha disaster in 1988 the UK offshore industry has come to view training and development as paramount the Times reportsAll offshore rig workers now have to undergo an intensive health and safety course while helicopter crews run drills to simulate the conditions of a downed aircraftSo too all helicopter pilots and passengers are supplied with specialised life jackets which also include breathing apparatus to provide vital time to escape a craft should it become submergedNow with these training provisions in place experts note that the chances of surviving a ditching have risen dramatically and the UKs offshore oil and gas industry has an internationally recognised safety recordOne of the training and development providers looking to further this record is Opito which has recently established a new academy in AberdeenThe company expects to establish the UK as a world leader in health and safety that will attract rig workers from across the globeOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/The-lessons-of-Piper-Alpha_19035114 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:42:00 GMT The Vietnamese prime minister Nguyen Tan Dung has pledged his commitment to a broad agreement that will increase the flow of oil to the southeast Asian country from the Middle East and will also encourage greater training cooperationDuring a visit to the emirates he met with top business representatives of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry and welcomed investment in business opportunities spanning construction education agriculture and the oil and gas industryAccording to Emirates Business he told attendees at a red carpet chamber meeting ampquotLanguage is not a barrier in doing business as young Vietnamese speak fluent English and the government plans to give training to labourers before they are sent to work in the UAEampquot He added that new developments will build on a long tradition of trade and cooperation which has seen import volumes increase at a fast pace in recent decadesIn 2008 the UAEs exports totalled 2077 billion amp1631466 billion 45 per cent of which came from oil tradingOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Vietnam-pursues-broad-trade-agreement-with-UAE_19031641 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:15:00 GMT There is a risk that the global oil and gas industry will be hit by an acute skills shortage in the helicopter engineering sector unless training is increased and interest invigorated Helicopter Association International HAI has warnedSpeaking to Flight Global Patrick Corr chairman of the organisation insists that he cannot think of a single area of the globe where there is currently a surplus of skilled helicopter techniciansHe adds that the shortfall is exacerbated in some regions because of the variance in the duration of training and development programmes in the sectorSome apprenticeships take 18 months while others last seven years he explainsMeanwhile Ian Wilson quality manager of UK helicopter operator and training company Bond Air Services says that Britain is seeing a brain drain as graduates migrate in search of the highest pay packetsampquotChances are once we train them and qualify them they start looking around the worldampquot he lamentsBond Air Services has recently invested in a new amp16316 million training and development facility in a bid to nurture top UK talentOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/HAI-Skills-shortage-looms-in-heli-sector_19031631 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:15:00 GMT The KuwaitiYemeni ministerial joint committee has ratified 11 new protocols and agreements to increase cooperation in technical training trade security culture and justice At a meeting held in Yemens capital Aden the countrys foreign minister Dr Abu Bakr AlQirbi signed agreements with the Kuwaiti deputy prime minister and foreign minister Sheikh Dr Mohammad Sabah AlSalem solidifying comprehensive bilateral relations The Yemen Times reports that the new agreements build on a longstanding oil trading relationship that began in the early 1980s and has been strengthened many times since Among the new agreements signed was a commitment to upgrade Yemens power infrastructure as part of a 30 million amp16321 million project Meanwhile Kuwaiti officials also agreed to fund the construction of the Socotra community college which is to be a cornerstone development providing robust technical training opportunities to Yemeni citizens to prepare them for work in national industries The Energy Information Administration notes that the Yemeni economy is currently highly dependent on oil export revenues which account for 84 per cent of total exportsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Kuwait-and-Yemen-sign-11-agreements_19031317 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:15:00 GMT The minister of Niger Delta affairs Chief Ufot Ekaette has called for invigorated cooperation with the international community to help develop and stabilise the region In an address earlier this week Mr Ekaette said that in addition to the national energy firm Agip the international oil and gas industry has a particularly important role in developing the region through training programmes and social funding initiatives ampquotIt will be of benefit to Nigeria and the Niger Delta in particular if issues of the region are presented at the global forum to attract further partnerships from other countriesampquot he said His comments followed the signing of a new agreement with Italy in which the country will launch security training operations with Nigerian agencies in the region Franco Frattini the countrys foreign affairs minister said that policemen would also be trained to protect pipelines in the Niger Delta region while other agricultural and social development programmes will also be pursuedOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Niger-Delta-minister-calls-on-international-community_19031310 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:15:00 GMT The UK is setting a leading example in how to maintain strength by investing in training and development Certex UKs training manager George Cuell believesWriting for Hoist he states that by meeting and exceeding legal training requirements lifting firms in the UK are ensuring the safety of workers and helping to sustain an excellent reputationampquotFailure to comply with industry requirements can lead to criminal prosecution crippling fines highly damaging publicity and worse still injury or loss of lifeampquot he warnsMr Coull who is based at Certexs specialist training facilities in Harworth explains that the company ensures both robust safety training for all staff and highly specialised competences for those working in the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry in the UKThe company works with Opito the oil and gas academy to provide its staff with the requisite qualifications to pursue best practice and maintain the reputation and safety record of the companyOpito has recently opened a new multimillion pound training centre in Aberdeen to expand the services provided to the oil and gas industry in the UKOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Certex-The-UK-leads-in-training_19029240 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:05:00 GMT The International Council for Machinery Lubrication ICML has trained more than 4000 professionals in 50 different countries since first launching its lubricants certification programmes in 2001Over eight years the group has developed specialised accreditations focusing on the career structure job description required training syllabus and certification exam structure of each individual trainee and the company now offers courses in eight different languagesNow the nonprofit group proudly announces that its certification has been adopted by the Organisation for International Standardisation ISO in the ISO 184364 standard after a period of close consultation between the two organisationsHowever it clarifies ampquotWhile ICML is very thrilled to have contributed to industry in such an important manner it will not call itself the ISO certified or ISO accredited certification programampquotThis the company explains is because ISO does not have the capacity to certify compliance with its own standards and as such does not endorse companies that do soPrior to its consultation with ISO on developing ISO 184364 ICML invited feedback from its members to strengthen the framework of the oil analysis standardOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ICML-trains-4000-professionals_19029233 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:05:00 GMT ExxonMobil has announced the 75 nonprofit organisations that will be involved in its annual Community Summer Jobs Programme CSJP in DallasThe initiative which is in its 19th year locally and 38th nationally was established to help undergraduates gain paid experience in the nonprofit sector in order to enhance their education and contribute to the communityampquotEducation in the classroom is an important part of learning and development but through the ExxonMobil CSJP students are turning those lessons into real world actionampquot said Robert Lanyon corporate citizenship and community investments manager at ExxonMobilHe added that it is an honour to have so many organisations involved in the scheme ensuring that local students are given diverse opportunities to train in the voluntary sectorThe company has also this week commenced its Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day activities which stress the importance of getting girls interested in the profession from an early ageOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ExxonMobil-launches-nonprofit-summer-internship-scheme_19024423 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:23:00 GMT The Canadian government is committed to ensuring that aboriginal people have equal access to training and development opportunities the countrys minister of Indian affairs and northern development Chuck Strahl has commentedSpeaking on behalf of the minister of human resources and skills development Mr Strahl said that the pledge to provide this training had been firmly set out in national development programmesampquotCanadas Economic Action Plan aims to create more and better opportunities for Aboriginal Canadians by investing in the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership ASEP programmeampquot he said speaking to MSNBCASEP prepares aboriginal workers for careers in a host of sectors including mining fishing construction and the oil and gas industryThe scheme was first unveiled in 2003 when the treasury allotted C85 million to the project for a fiveyear periodASEP was designed to complement the existing work of the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy which was established in 1999 to support the training of the indigenous population of CanadaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Indian-affairs-minister-Canada-supports-aboriginal-training_19024418 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:22:00 GMT Petron and the Philippine Office of the Civil Defence OCD will jointly sponsor an expansive disaster preparedness training programme to improve responses to oil spills and similar eventsThe training and development programme has been ordered by the OCD after health infrastructure in the country was strained severely by the MT Solar 1 oil spill in 2006Speaking to national news outlet the National Today regional director of the organisation Rosario Cabrera said that the oil training initiative forms part of a wider programme for enhancement of emergency response which was established after the Solar spillThe tanker caused the countrys worst oil spill when it sank in the Guimaras during bad weather in August 2006 resulting in an international plea for assistance in removing the vesselSpeaking to VOA News at the time spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Joseph Coyme said the country did not have the infrastructure to remove the vesselampquotWe are calling on international groups if they have this equipment to salvage the vessel or at least stop the remaining oil from spreadingampquot he urgedOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petron-to-sponsor-Philippine-spill-response-training_19020769 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:15:00 GMT Italian oil major Eni has announced that it has signed three agreements with Angolas Sonangol to develop upstream downstream and training opportunities in the east African countryEni confirmed that it has entered into an agreement to enhance energy infrastructure and industrial capacities in the country while maintaining its environmental integrityThe second accord will see Eni collaborating with Sonangol to pursue upstream opportunities in onshore basins which were described as being highly lucrativeMeanwhile the third tenet will facilitate the development of training facilities and infrastructure in order to provide local professionals with the skills to enter the countrys expanding oil and gas industryampquotThe signature of these agreements represents a first major step in reaching targets set out by the memorandum of understanding and further strengthens the longlasting strategic cooperation between Eni and Sonangolampquot the Italian energy major commentedIn October last year the partners made a significant discovery off the coast of Angola and both are in the process of exploring surrounding structuresOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Eni-seals-deal-with-Sonangol_19017373 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:06:00 GMT Residents of Owaza in the UkwaWest local government area in Nigeria have pledged to establish a dialogue with the Shell Petroleum Development Company SPDCThe highest ranking community leader of the region Eze Young Ogbonna expressed his commitment to communication at a two day conference held over the weekendAccording to the Tide Mr Ogbonna said that by working in partnership with the oil and gas industry the region will benefit from improved infrastructure electricity and training opportunities for domestic workersHe called on the SPDC to maintain its support of such endeavours in order to ensure that the local population also benefits from Nigerias oil reservesThe SPDC operates both technical careers courses and the Shell Intensive Training Programme which is particularly designed to support Nigerian graduates as they look to pursue a career in the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Owaza-citizens-to-meet-with-SPDC_19016005 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:24:00 GMT The vicepresident of India has expressed his desire to strengthen links with Myanmar in the fields of energy and trainingSpeaking at a banquet in Yangon earlier this week Shri M Hamid Ansari said that substantial gains had been made in increasing trade in the oil and gas industry in addition to developing strong vocational training linksHe also spoke of the mutual gains that have arisen as a result of the Kaladan multimodal project which was signed in April 2008 and opened up trade links between the two countriesampquotThe importance of enhancing interaction between North East States of India and Myanmar cannot be overemphasised and you occupy a central place in our Look East policyampquot he addedIndias Oil and Natural Gas Corp holds a 20 per cent interest in Myanmars gas rich A1 block and is currently reviewing plans to build a pipeline between the two countries to meet its burgeoning energy demandsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Indian-VP-extols-training-developments-with-Myanmar_19012613 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:04:00 GMT Falck Nutec has announced that it will construct a new training centre in the Vung Tau province of Vietnam to support the countrys oil and gas industryWan Shukry regional managing director of Falck Nutecs Far East Asian activities said that the new centre will help to end the sectors reliance on foreign skills and labour and allow up to 5000 Vietnamese students to enter the industry each yearMeanwhile Ngo Xuan Binh managing director of venture partner Alternative Company commented ampquotThis kind of training will help Vietnamese enterprises upgrade their workplace safety conditions to international standards and thereby provide a robust support to the local oil and gas industryampquotThe centre is expected to open in April and will be located next to the headquarters of Mermaid Maritime which is also a partner in the projectLast year Falck Nutec strengthened its position as a global supplier of offshore survival and safety training by gaining accreditation from the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and HealthOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Falck-Nutec-to-open-petroleum-training-centre-in-Vung-Tau_19012587 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:04:00 GMT UKbased training provider for the oil and gas industry Oilennium has announced the development of a new minimum industry safety training course for PetansKevin Keable managing director of Oilennium said that the MIST courses are a key requisite component of a safe offshore oil and gas industry in the UKThe course runs for two days and provides intensive immersion training in how to work safely on rigs and platformsMr Keable also expressed his commitment to providing an interactive and lively learning experience which cuts down on the number of tutorled visual presentationsampquotWe worked hard to create a lively learning experience one that ensures that every delegate will walk away with a solid foundation in safety as they embark on a career in the industryampquot he saidOilennium recruits its training staff within the oil and gas industry to ensure that modules are practical relevant and engagingOther courses run by Oilennium include first aid firefighter training nitrogen services and leak detectionOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Oilennium-creates-MIST-course-for-Petans_19010213 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Oil and gas academy OPITO has announced the appointment of a new skills director to support the institution as it continues its rapid growthLongstanding oil and gas industry expert Mike Duncan joins the team to build on the strong foundations laid in 2008 which culminated in the opening of a new amp16315 million training and development facility at the start of this yearSpeaking to OilVoice Mr Duncan said that the company will continue to focus on providing course programmes that have a tangible impact on the oil and gas industryChief executive David Doig added ampquotLike the industry itself to meet current and future challenges we are reliant on the abilities technical skills and ambitions of our peopleampquotHe added that Mr Duncans 25 years experience in the oil and gas industry will prove invaluable in steering the academy through its second yearCommenting at the opening of the organisations new headquarters earlier this month Mr Doig insisted that the slide in oil prices will present some acute longterm challenges for the industry which will require a strong commitment to staff training in order to overcomeOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/OPITO-appoints-new-skills-director_19007534 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:07:00 GMT The number of merchant fishermen and maritime security agencies enrolling on antipiracy training courses has burgeoned in the wake of the surge in attacks on oil tankers and cargo shipsProfessor Donna Nincic a course tutor at the California Maritime Academy has told the Associated Press that new training and development programmes have been developed to arm the oil and gas industry and other key maritime transport sectors with a cognizance of the extent of the problemampquotIf you demonstrate a culture of awareness that you look like you know youre in pirate waters and are clearly standing watch patrolling etc the pirates know youre going to be more difficult to boardampquot she told the news agencyStudents at the training academy are taught evasive manoeuvres such as high speed fishtailing and learn how to operate high pressure hoses in a bid to deter and repel pirate attacksIn September 2008 the academy received approval for a new water survival training centre to expand its course offering furtherOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Antipiracy-training-pursued-with-urgency_19006255 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:37:00 GMT The Vermont Fire Academy is set to start construction of a new 17 million amp163119 million training school in AprilJim Litevich chief fire services training officer said that the new centre will provide additional support for cadets that need to supplement their offsite field training with classroombased study in order to achieve accreditationIn addition to entry level training and development courses the academy will also offer advanced and specialty programmes that will train workers to handle oil gas and other hazardous materialsSpeaking to the Rutland Herald Rutland City fire chief Robert Schlachter said that the state currently suffers from a lack of highly trained workers because of logistical problems in providing the requisite trainingCommenting on the academy he added ampquotThey do well with hazardous materials and the like We could definitely use more in the way of tactical training and advanced officer trainingampquotThe site also has links to the Vermont Technical Colleges Fire Sciences department which provides advanced hazmat incident strategy and emergency medicine trainingOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/17m-fire-training-centre-approved-in-Vermont-_19006230 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:32:00 GMT There is a growing need for qualified engineers in the Gulf region Saudi Aramcos vicepresident for the King Abudullah University of Science and Technology KAUST recently arguedAli alAjmi said that oil education and training was continuing to develop through partnerships with Saudi universitiesampquotSaudi Aramco is keen to intensify cooperation with universities within the kingdom for the development of engineering talent and the promotion of knowledgesharingampquot said Mr AjmiHe noted that the partnerships between Saudi Aramco and the universities extend beyond inhouse programmes Indeed the company has offered some 88 different research topics to students at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals while the universities have offered oil training courses on behalf of the companyAnd the use of competency maps is helping to ensure that young people entering the oil industry get the training they need across different areas Mr Ajmi addedLast month the Saudi oil minister Ali alNaimi highlighted the ability of KAUST to attract worldclass students and to its new facilitiesOil ampamp Gas Directory Training ampamp Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-training-needs-continue_19003732 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:33:00 GMT The offshore safety authority for Australia has highlighted that training and safety programmes must be central to all oil exploration and production at seaJohn Clegg the chief executive of the Australian National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority Nopsa said that the oil sector should work to achieve its health and safety goals over the course of the coming yearampquotThe industry needs to focus on supervision training and competence and implementation of safety systemsampquot Mr Clegg said in the latest newsletter from NopsaHe added that currently personal injury rates are high and that hydrocarbon releases also reinforce the need for process safety and facility management systemsMr Clegg noted that Nopsa is currently in the process of creating a set of guidance notes for the creation of safety cases so that fewer safety case submissions will be rejected and operators will have more support in fulfilling current regulationsOil ampamp Gas Directory Training ampamp Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Nopsa-aims-for-training-focus_19003723 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:32:00 GMT The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan SOFAZ has announced that it hopes to sign a raft of new deals with the US Trade and Development Agency USTDA now that Barack Obama has entered officeAt a press conference on Wednesday January 28th SOFAZ executive director Shahmar Movsumov said that the organisation is eagerly awaiting the approval of a development plan to help train management staff manage assets and establish a permanent oil training centre in AzerbaijanCommenting on Obamas arrival into office Movsumov said ampquotOn completion of this process we hope to intensify our consultations coordinate and sign an agreement on a new stage of cooperationampquotThe Azerbaijan Business Centre reports that the pending training and development project will have a budget of up to 800000 amp163562253 with the funds coming from a cofinancing agreement set out by the two organisations in 2007SOFAZ was established in 1999 on decree of the Azeri presidential office with the principal objective of establishing ampquotintergenerational equality of benefit with regard to the countrys oil wealthampquotOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/SOFAZ-looks-to-seal-USTDA-deal-with-Obama_19000430 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:24:00 GMT Petrofac has become the first company to sign up to OPITOs new minimum industry safety training courseThe module which is aimed at new starters in the oil and gas industry was designed in accordance with Step Change in Safetys framework to make the UKs offshore industry the least hazardous in the world by 2010Gordon Caird regional manager for Europe and the Americas for Petrofac Training said the company is delighted to be the first to subscribe to the training and development programmeampquotWith over 25 years of experience in delivering offshore safety training this new course will add to our extensive portfolio where we already cater for new entrants to the oil and gas industryampquot he addedOPITO opened its new amp16315 million flagship Aberdeenbased training centre earlier this week promoting its ambition of establishing the UK as a internationally recognised centre of educational excellence within the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petrofac-subscribes-to-OPITO-safety-standards_18998044 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:07:00 GMT In line with the dramatic growth of Belizes oil and gas industry the Department of the Environment will host a threeday training course on oil spill response and ecological risk assessmentChief environmental officer Martin Alegria said that the country was targeting frontline companies and organisations and is in the process of developing a robust response strategy for both terrestrial and marine oil spillsampquotThe main objective is to bring in key agencies such as coast guard port authority fisheries department police and the private companies that deal with petroleum productsampquot he told RSVs flagship national radio stationPrivate partners operating in the country include BNP Esso and PetrofuelOn the agenda for the meeting is an indepth sensitisation and contingency planning for both crude and refined petrochemicals spillsEsso transports large volumes of refined petroleum products into the Central American countryOil production began in Belize in 2005 after a discovery was made by Belize Natural Energy and a private partner based in Denver ColoradoOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Belize-runs-oil-spill-response-training_18995720 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:11:00 GMT ETA Consultancy a subsidiary of ETA Ascon has extended its health safety and environmental training programmes to the oil and gas industry and other key sectorsThe group which has its foundations in construction has moved to address the high fees that are paid by the oil and gas industry to bring in foreign training providers by utilising its own domestic HSE training facilities more widelyEmirates Business also reports that property firm Nakheel is also offering its training expertise outside of its main industry with its conflict resolution courses proving particularly popularSaeed Al Semaihi training manager for corporate health and safety design and development at Nakheel PJSC commented ampquotThe oneday course provides employees with a foundation in conflict resolution and personnel safety when confronted with confrontational behaviourampquotETAs training and development programmes are recognised by the UAE ministry of labour which aims to promote skills among UAE nationals by forging links between educational institutes and key industriesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ETA-Consultancy-extends-HSE-training-to-Abu-Dhabi-oil-sector_18991051 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:09:00 GMT The oil and gas industry operating in the North Sea requires a highly skilled workforce as the fields mature and extraction becomes more complex the chief executive of Opito David Doig has warnedSpeaking at the opening of the new amp16315 million Oil and Gas Academy he warned that despite the economic downturn and plummeting crude prices it is important that firms maintain their commitment to high level training to ensure future profitabilityampquotAs a mature basin the UK continental shelf is facing immense technological challenges and the need for operational and capital efficiency to maximise resource recovery has never been greaterampquot he saidHe added that to reduce training and development budgets now would push the oil and gas industry back 18 months and into a situation where a severe skills shortage was inhibiting the growth of the sectorIn a bid to stimulate growth of the oil and gas training sector Opito also supports the northeast pilot for the Scottish Council for Development and Industrys Young Engineers and Science ClubsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/North-Sea-industry-requires-skilled-workforce_18991045 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:09:00 GMT The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST is capable of attracting the worlds brightest student Saudi Arabias oil minister Ali Al Naimi has told enroleesHis comments came as the university accepted its first campusbased students as the new state of the art facilities are opened after years of providing virtual coursesampquotKAUST is a catalyst for transforming Saudi Arabia into a knowledge society and to establish the intellectual foundation that will generate new technological innovations and groundbreaking scientific discoveriesampquot Mr Al Naimi claimedThe university which is linked to state oil and gas firm Aramco attracts a strong international contingent with more than 60 nations represented by the 330 students who have joined the institutionAramcos links with the university build upon the ties that its new president and chief executive officer Khalid A AlFalih has developed with major academic and vocational institutions in Saudi ArabiaIn addition to being a founder member of the board of trustees at KAUST he is also a patron of both the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and King Saud UniversityOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-oil-minister-KAUST-attracts-worldclass-students_18991030 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:09:00 GMT Saudi Aramco has signed a memorandum of understanding with Technical and Vocational Training Corp TVTC to promote new training and development opportunitiesDr Ali N AlGhafiz governor of TVTC said that the new collaboration will help to improve the skills infrastructure of Saudi Arabia by integrating companies and major institutions into the training process so that workers are of the highest calibreDoing so will allow the two companies to ensure that the needs of the oil and gas industry and other key sectors are metAramco and TVTC predict that the partnership will help to strengthen the framework for assessing the needs of national industries and tailoring training and development programmes to fit their requirementsIn addition the pair will also work to increase employment opportunities for women in the kingdomEarlier this month Saudi Aramco also announced that the company will build a new upstream oil training centre in Dhahran which will include 3D simulation equipment classrooms lecture theatres breakout rooms office and display areas and a libraryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-Aramco-teams-up-with-TVTC-_18989909 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:10:00 GMT Firms operating in the oil and gas industry have committed large sums of money to put rookie firefighters in Wyoming and the surrounding states through their paces at the MidWinter Fire schoolDavid Woolery the schools chairman and the deputy fire marshal of the Riverton Volunteer Fire Department told the Casper Star Tribune that the institute focuses on practical training and development that is responsive to current fire risksStudents are invited to use the latest in firefighting technology including thermal imaging cameras response vehicles and safety equipmentampquotA lot of oil and gas companies are donating money to bring in these students and instructorsampquot he explained with the number of students enrolling on the course each year continuing to growThe school has over 20 years experience and offers a course schedule that is suitable for all skill levels with a training and development programme that is compiled by experts across the USOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Oil-firms-commit-funds-for-fire-training_18989588 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:19:00 GMT VooDooDog the London based creative studio have been commissioned by Saudi Aramco to create 2 x 5 minute animated films to educate 69 year old children and their parents in environmental matters The two classically animated films tell stories on how children can take the lead within their family unit in recycling and litter prevention This is the first time Saudi Aramco have commissioned such films under their forward thinking programme by their Environment Protection Department and will be screened in Saudi Arabian schools and will also stream on the internet Concern for the environment is one of Saudi Aramcos basic responsibilities and a longstanding company commitment The Environment Protection Department provides leadership on environmental issues and ensures that the company operates in an environmentally responsible manner Multi Award winning VooDooDog who are best known for their Hollywood title sequences including their EMMYampreg nominated work for ampldquoThe Life and Death of Peter Sellersamprdquo won the commission over four other London based production companies and many more worldwide In addition to their title sequences for major motion pictures VooDooDog are well known for their animation motion graphics viral and online content ranging from film television cinema commercials educational films and creating virals for major publishing houses For Further Information Noel Donnellon noelvoodoodogcom http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi_Aramco_VooDooDog Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Ingenious has announced that it has been awarded a contract from Reliance Infrastructure to develop a new world class multisite training centre to serve the downstream oil and gas sector in IndiaReliance which is the countrys largest private sector enterprise will benefit from signature training software solutions including Ingenious ProDyn and ProLearn programs allowing simultaneous access at multiple sitesampquotThis is a firm endorsement of our experience and the quality of our solutions We are thrilled to work on this initiative with a world class company like Relianceampquot said Ingenious president Bharat KamdarThe project will be managed in partnership with Honeywell International which will bring its training simulation platform to RelianceOne of the principal benefits of ProDyn is its web functionality which allows realtime access to thirdparty applications and data sets the company statedIn addition to its commitment to the Indian oil and gas industry Reliance also holds a responsibility for the development of roads and other urban infrastructure projects such as airports and maritime terminalsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ingenious-secures-Indian-refinery-training-contract_18986736 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:04:00 GMT Embarking on an apprenticeship linked with the oil and gas industry provides workers with practical qualifications and experience which can be used to enhance career prospects TTE Training has advisedAn announcement from the company comes as it launches a number of training workshops throughout the UK focusing on enabling young people to get ahead in the oil and gas industryKeith Leslie TTE Apprenticeship business director commented ampquotWe are aiming to get the message across to people that apprenticeships are a worthwhile alternative to college or universityampquotHe added that one of the distinct advantages is that an apprenticeship allows students to develop close links with the local business communityMany placements also offer the opportunity to go on to study a degree as well further expanding skill sets which are invaluable to the energy sectorTTE is the UKs largest technical training provider serving the oil and gas industry and also provides courses for a number of blue chips such as Shell BP and CorusOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/TTE-energy-apprenticeships-secure-practical-experience_18983999 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:08:00 GMT During times of recession it is likely that training programmes will be hit by budget limitations along with other areas of operations downstream training provider Noria has concededHowever the firm is urging companies working in the oil and gas industry particularly the lubricants business to remember that the skills erosion that comes with a reduction in training and development schemes will be of detriment to the company when the world pulls out of recessionIn a bid to support companies through this period of economic constraint Noria offers selfdirected online oil training modules which can cut down on travel expenses and provide access to learning outside of business hoursMeanwhile the company also offers facilitated online training focusing on oil analysis and machinery lubricationampquotUnlike the selfdirected training the facilitated training is provided live by one of our instructors using conference call lines and internetbased presentation toolsampquot the company statesThe company also offers onsite training modules and streamlining courses for petroleum refineries and other plantsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Noria-Skills-erosion-hits-reliability_18983996 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:08:00 GMT UK industrial training and development specialist TQ has announced that it is forecasting a strong upturn in the need for robust employee education programmes during this period of economic adversity In a statement Vic Keyworth chief executive officer of TQ has said that the UKs reputation as a top provider of education will also help build the firms international client list as overseas firms look to nurture highlyskilled talent to ride out the downturn ampquotIn the 50 years the company has been in operation I dont think weve ever seen such a breadth and scope for positive market growth like thisampquot he said Mr Keyworth added that the interest in training and development opportunities has been particularly strong in the Middle East China North Africa and Russia In July last year TQ announced that it has signed a new 64 million contract with Saudi Arabian authorities to deliver the new Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic training and development centreOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/TQ-CEO-Education-will-buck-the-downturn_18980670 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:30:00 GMT Falck Nutec has unveiled plans for a new training centre to serve the Vietnamese oil and gas industryThe group expects to take its first students in April this year and will focus on providing internationally recognised emergency response and safety training modules tailored to the needs of the energy sectorampquotWith this development those engaged in the industry will no longer have to look outside the country for the critical and specialised safety training that is needed for the expanding sectorampquot said Wan Shukry regional managing director of Falck Nutecs Far East Asian activitiesThe new centre will be the first in the country to be accredited by OPITO the UKbased training and competence certification standards academy and will expand on a current fouryear training programme run by Mermaid Maritime VietnamIn other company developments Falck Nutec also recently announced that it has acquired Onsite which specialises in both onshore and offshore training servicesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Falck-Nutec-unveils-plans-for-Vietnamese-training-centre_18979333 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:15:00 GMT GE has announced that it is launching its trademark Oil and Gas University course in Abu Dhabi next monthThe company will offer the course from February 14th to 29th at the Petroleum Institute in the UAE capital and will focus on providing world class managerial and technical training for those working in the oil and gas industryMohamed Ayoub operations leader and regional general manager at GE Oil and Gas commented ampquotBy bringing the GE Oil ampamp Gas University here for the first time we are reiterating our commitment to further strengthen our relationship with the Emirati industryampquotHe added that the rapid rate of technological development in the oil and gas industry enhances the need for professionals to enrol in such courses to ensure that their company can compete effectivelyThe Petroleum Institute was founded in 2001 and counts the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company among its sponsors and affiliatesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/GE-unveils-Abu-Dhabi-oil-training-course_18979324 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:15:00 GMT Despite falling revenues at many firms working in the oil and gas industry there will always be a strong requisite demand for oil spill training OST Markleens sales director Stuart Duncanson has claimed Speaking to Emirates Business the representative said that the weak macroeconomic conditions of recent months have had little effect on the Spanish firm which specialises in providing OST for companies and state authorities around the worldampquotIts primarily because most of the countries in the region have become environmentally consciousampquot he said adding that business is particularly strong in areas where spills have occurred recently or where naval navigability is difficultSuch areas were identified as the coasts of west Africa China southeast Asia and Russia in addition to the Gulf of AdenIn recent developments the port authority of Vilagarcia de Arousa in spain has recently opted to utilise Markleens oil spill response equipments with conditions attached to allow the containment devices to be loaned out and redeployed elsewhere in the event of an emergencyOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Markleen-Need-for-OST-defies-downturn_18979313 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:14:00 GMT The UKs largest oil and gas training provider has won a new consultancy contract with the Kwara state government of Nigeria it has been announcedUnder the terms of the contract the group will assess the feasibility of establishing a new training and development centre in the state to serve the oil and gas industry and encourage local employmentampquotTTE has a longestablished relationship with Nigerian industry delivering skilled technicians to the oil and gas sector so we are very pleased to be given this prestigious opportunityampquot said Phil Blewitt commercial business director of TTE Technical TrainingThe company currently operates two oil and gas training centres in the UK and has an overseas presence with academies developed with partners in Baku Azerbaijan and DubaiAmong the firms using TTEs training services are blue chips like Shell BP SABIC and CorusIn addition to Nigeria the group also runs vocational training courses in Oman Libya Equatorial Guinea Qatar and many othersOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/TTE-awarded-Nigerian-consultancy-contract_18975611 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:20:00 GMT Al Qudra Holdings has unveiled a new 100 million amp163683 million training and simulation academy in Abu DhabiHailed as the first realtime industrial simulation training and development centre in the Middle East and north Africa region the Emirates Simulation Academy was developed in partnership with the Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training of Higher Colleges of Technology and USbased GSE SystemsampquotSimulatorbased training provides a riskfree opportunity for trainees to develop expertise and gain practical experience in improving operating processes and procedures and in dealing with emergenciesampquot commented Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Abu Dhabis minister of higher education and scientific researchThe new training and development centre will boast five simulation rooms which have been designed to mirror the operational hubs of the emirates main industries including petroleum refinery and upstream oil operationsLocated in the CERT Technology Park the centre was officially brought online yesterday January 14th at 1100 local timeOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Al-Qudra-unveils-100m-training-academy-in-Abu-Dhabi_18975606 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:19:00 GMT CodaOctopus has announced that it has expanded its training suite into the field of antipiracy in response to the growing threat of maritime hijackings in the oil and gas industry and elsewhereThe decision to branch out into the tactical oil training sector comes amid escalating attacks on tankers travelling through the Gulf of Aden with a Yemeni ship carrying 2000 tonnes of diesel among the latest to be targeted having reportedly been boarded by Somali pirates at the start of this yearIn response CodaOctopus has assigned two industry experts with responsibility to head up antipiracy training operations with David Robinson and Matthew Moore taking charge of the new Tactical Training subdidiaryampquotGovernment and military authorities with responsibility for port security urgently need training to understand how to utilise Codas new technologyampquot said Mr RobinsonCoda has become a world leader in underwater port technology and marine survey technology while Robinson and Moore have carried out more than 50 training and development courses in the field of maritime antiterrorism and antipiracy since 911 while in a previous position at Tactical Intelligence InternationalOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/CodaOctopus-offers-antipiracy-training_18969766 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:16:00 GMT The Nigerian government has reportedly halted all foreign training and development programmes in reaction to sliding revenues coming off the back of a weak oil priceCommenting on the development Nigerian daily the Guardian has reported that unless training courses are reinstated quickly technically complex sectors such as the oil and gas industry could suffer irreparablyThe Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Pengassan has logged its acute concern about the decision to cut off training schemes with particular dismay registered by Shells country director Basil OmiyiPengassan added ampquotTraining and development and other manpower capacity building requirements are obligations of management to meet up with the identified gaps and breaches of the provisions of the Petroleum Act 1969ampquotAll Africa reports that the organisation may now pursue strike action until the reinstatement of training and development programmes is madeThe group warned that the country would quickly fall behind international standards pursued by the global oil and gas industry unless training is reestablishedOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Nigerian-govt-bans-foreign-training_18969759 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:16:00 GMT The Angolan government expects companies working in the oil and gas industry to offer their support for the overhaul of the National Oil Institute INP the countrys oil and gas minister Botelho de Vasconcelos has saidSpeaking last week at a meeting of oil and gas industry representatives the minister said that the restructuring of the the facility would be conducted with longterm goals in mindAccording to Agencia Angola Press Mr de Vasconcelos added that this would enable the INP to ensure that the training and development programmes it offers are in line with the needs of the sector as it continues to developIn addition to providing oil training courses the INP also has a responsibility to promote new technologies within the industry as defined in a founding decreeAt the beginning of last year Shell committed 800000 to the development of the institute with previous oil minister Desiderio Costa telling the Angola Press Agency that the country must be recognised for the quality of the training that it providesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Angola-minister-expects-support-for-oil-institute_18968495 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:07:00 GMT Lincoln Park school in Pensacola Florida has received a 10000 amp1636651 grant from ExxonMobil in order to further its science programme it has emergedThe Pensacola News Journal has reported that the school will use the money to provide a handson science education and raise pass rates for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment TestampquotWe want to get students out of the books and actually experience it for themselvesampquot said school principal Carol McIntoshThe grants form part of a nationwide funding programme pursued by ExxonMobil which will include 4000 500 grants for educational establishments across the USBen Soraci US retail sales director ExxonMobil fuels marketing said that the company has a longstanding commitment to improving the standards of teaching in neighbourhood schoolsEducational Alliance grants will be used to improve science and maths education programmes for young studentsA strong grounding in these subjects could prepare them for a successful career in the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Florida-school-receives-ExxonMobil-grant_18963681 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:16:00 GMT Pakistans Oil and Gas Development Company Limited OGDCL has been directed by the prime ministers energy adviser Dr Asim Hussain to ramp up production and provide training to ensure operations are secureThe Daily Times reports that the analyst told attendees at a company meeting held in Islamabad yesterday January 7th that it must expedite development of the Kunar Pasakhi Tando Allah Yar and Sinjhoro projects and complete them within the allocated time frameIn addition the OGDCL is expected to double total gas production within the next 16 months and provide extensive training and development for safety and security staff to ensure that facilities are safeampquotThe country is endowed with vast hydrocarbon potential and it is the need of the hour to utilise them for the benefit of the people and the countryampquot he insistedOGDCL holds the largest share of Pakistans oil and gas reserves and is 95 per cent governmentowned5th Global Education and Training event for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/OGDCL-directed-to-increase-exploration-and-training_18963676 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:16:00 GMT The Kwara state government has given its backing to a new training and development institute to help prepare Nigerians for a career in the oil and gas industry and other sectorsAfter a tenweek feasibility and consultation programme the TTE Technical Training Group will submit conceptual designs for the new training and development centre and will also identify its core industry requirementsPhil Blewitt commercial business director of the company commented ampquotTTE has a long established relationship with Nigerian industry delivering skilled technicians to the oil and gas sector so we are very pleased to be given this prestigious opportunityampquotHe added that the consultancy will enable the state to determine and meet the needs of key industries in the area to ensure that students are offered practical and transferrable training and development opportunitiesIn other recent developments the company has also this month welcomed Keith Mutimer a specialist in the oil and gas sector who has worked for both Shell and Tullow to its group boardOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Kwara-govt-backs-new-training-centre-in-Nigeria_18961098 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:12:00 GMT Precious metals exploration firm Noront has called for impact and benefit agreements IBAs which bind all companies operating on aboriginal sites in Canada to be standardisedLawcom reports that the IBAs require firms in the oil and gas industry and other key sectors to make remunerative contributions and commit to training and development programmes for aboriginal workerHowever in the past these have normally been agreed on an ad hoc confidential basis Carmen Diges vicepresident of legal and business affairs at Noront told the journalMs Diges is now calling for industries to work towards standardisation of all nonfinancial aspects of the IBAs in order to ensure that aboriginal Canadians are granted access to a uniform quality of training and other benefitsIn July of last year the Canadian government also demonstrated its commitment to indigenous training and development with the launch of the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership for the Nova Scotia regionOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Noront-Canadian-IBAs-should-be-standardised_18961074 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:12:00 GMT The International Human Resources Development Corporation IHRDC has announced that it has won a new contract to develop competency models for PetroVietnamIHRDC an international training and development provider for the oil and gas industry will develop skill competency models for 150 upstream workers in the fields of geology geosciences petroleum engineering and drillingAdditionally the company will develop models for an additional 200 positions fulfilling support and administrative roles the company confirmedampquotIHRDC will also provide consulting services designed to help Petro Vietnam manage their professional staff and assist in the building of a technically competent and efficient organisationampquot the company said in a statementThe company which is based in Boston and has offices in Amsterdam Cairo Jakarta Lagos and Caracas has been providing technical training and development support and competencybased elearning solutions for nearly four decadesIn other recent developments IHRDC also announced that it has secured a threeyear licensing agreement with Petronas for the provision of its IPIMS eLearning SystemOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/IHRDC-wins-PetroVietnam-competency-contract_18958714 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:08:00 GMT The provision of safety training for offshore workers serving the oil and gas industry has been a key contributor to the success of the OPITO academy chief executive David Doig has commented A statement from the chief executive came as the company celebrated a successful first year in operation during which it collaborated with Step Change in Safety to create a new set of training standards for workers on oil and gas installations on the UK continental shelf ampquotAmong the biggest initiatives for employers has been the development of new minimum industry safety training standards for the offshore workforceampquot said Mr Doig He added that the centre has also helped the UK to establish itself as a worldwide centre of excellence in the provision of training and development for the oil and gas industry The group estimates that the sector provides work for around 480000 Britons and insists that a skilled and competent workforce is essential to the operation and success of the continental shelfOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/OPITO-chief-safety-training-key-to-academys-success_18957594 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:08:00 GMT The Nigerian economy needs to become based on the utilisation of a skilled workforce Chimaobi Jonathan Ibeneche chief executive of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas NLNG has claimed According to Vanguard the boss called for greater training and development opportunities for workers looking to overcome poverty and hardship through the pursuance of a career in the oil and gas industry and other key sectors Mr Ibeneche went on to call for greater development of skill sets that are based on and responsive to the needs of the countrys economy He added that once successful ampquotthis knowledge will have found its way into applications in the production processes of the organisation and in the economy and culture of the peopleampquot Elsewhere This Day has reported that new training and development strategies will help Nigerian women to develop entrepreneurial skills and establish their own businesses to reduce the risk of poverty and help stabilise the countrys economyOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/NLNG-CEO-Nigeria-needs-skills_18957580 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:08:00 GMT Those working in the oil and gas industry may be interested to hear that Antrim Energy submitted a Field Development Plan to the UKs Department of Energy and Climate Change Online resource Oil Voice reports that this is the first phase of the Causeway the companys Northern sea property It is hoped that the way will later be paved for further development of additional reserves in the western and central regions of the Causeway field Stephen Greer president and chief executive officer of Antrim said that the Field Development Plan was a cautious conservative approach which was wellsuited to the currently uncertain economic climate ampquotBy phasing these developments the company can minimise the initial capital commitment and can expect to fund subsequent production phases from revenue generated by previous phasesampquot he added It is believed that approval will be granted during 2009 Meanwhile Oil Voice notes that Venture Production has announced that it has successfully brought the Grouse oil field into production Oil ampamp Gas Directory Training ampamp Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Antrim-announces-Field-Development-Plan_18957537 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:08:00 GMT Irkutsk State University in eastern Siberia will benefit from the support of Paradigm which will supply its students with worldclass oil training softwareParadigm announced last month that it will donate its signature well log and petrophysical analysis software to equip Irkutsk enrollees with the skills necessary to excel in the oil and gas industryampquotNow more than ever Russian oil and gas companies are using modern well log software and equipment which require trained industry expertsampquot said Nikolai Baransky Paradigm regional vicepresidentHe added that by providing students with a practical grounding in the use of new technologies Paradigm is investing in the future of professionals in the oil and gas industryIn November the company also laid down a challenge to Innocentives Solver community to develop an advanced approach to fracture net representation in line with its signature 3D analysis softwareThe company claimed that the move promoted collaboration and innovation in the wider upstream oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Irkutsk-employs-Paradigm-to-train-Siberian-students_18956448 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:10:00 GMT If it goes ahead a fifth cooperative agreement between Dow Chemicals and Kuwaits Petrochemical Industries Company will provide expanded training and development opportunities for domestic workers Dow has confirmedIn a statement the group said that it would extend educational opportunities to Kuwaitis working around the world in addition to encouraging the development of skills to be utilised by the domestic marketampquotKuwaitis who join KDow will have the chance to gain broad global experience working with KDow customers and other partners in Asia Europe Latin America and North America in addition to the Gulf Regionampquot the company insistedMeanwhile Andrew Liveris chairman and chief executive officer of Dow said that each of the four previous cooperation projects with Kuwait had resulted in substantial gains for both the company and the countryElsewhere Kuwaiti politician Dr Jamaan AlHarbash has told the Arab Times that a deal with Dow must be brokered with public interest in mindOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/DowKuwait-agreement-will-provide-training-_18947281 Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:09:00 GMT The Malaysian government will use revenue from the oil and gas industry to channel investment into training and development and the improvement of infrastructure as part of its fiscal stimulus package Bernama has reportedAccording to the national news agency takings from oil industry subsidies are expected to be in the region of RM7 billion amp16313 billion for 2009 with the country set to plough this money back into training and development construction residential building transport investment and information technologyDeputy prime minister and the new finance minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that the such measures have been made necessary by the global economic turmoil explaining ampquotExtraordinary times require extraordinary measuresampquotMeanwhile Malaysian prime minister Yab Dato Seri Abdullah Bin Haji Ahmad Badawi warned earlier this month that the country must learn the lessons of the 1990s if it is to prevent a skills exodus from the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Malaysia-to-channel-oil-revenue-into-training_18947277 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:09:00 GMT It is important that Arab states invest heavily in training and development in order to support the regional economy during a downturn Mervat Tellawi coordinator general of an upcoming crisis summit for Arab states has told XinhuaSpeaking ahead of the Arab Economic Development and Social Summit Ms Tellawi insisted that it providing the skills necessary to support employment and serve regional job markets such as the oil and gas industry is a key strategy in surviving the downturnHowever she also called on regional actors to capitalise on the current plunge in oil prices by encouraging the easing of inflationampquotWe must work to address negative impacts of low oil prices and maximize the positive aspects and use themampquot she advisedElsewhere Ibrahim AlAssaf Saudi Arabias finance minister insisted that the country would meet its expanded budgetary commitment to projects such as the establishment of new universities by dipping into oil revenues that have accrued over the last three yearsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Summit-coordinator-training-vital-to-buck-downturn-in-Arab-s_18947269 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:13:00 GMT A lack of research into Irans oil and gas reserves has led many skilled engineers and technicians to seek work outside of the country industry experts have heardIranoilgascom reports that the Iranian Students News Agency has warned that a lack of independent study into the development of the countrys energy reserves is the underlying cause behind the exodus of workers who serve the oil and gas industry overseasDr Ali Vatani the head of the training and research department of the petroleum engineering institute at Tehran University said that the Iranian government needs to increase investment in training and development and strip back the bureaucratic barriers to study if it is to stem the tide of workers leaving the countryHe also bemoaned the lack of commitment of some upstream operators in the oil and gas industry which were said to have been uncooperative with the institution in providing data necessary to carry out assessments of the countrys reservesDr Vatanis faculty was established in 2000 and is supported by the National Iranian Oil CompanyOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Lack-of-research-leads-to-brain-drain-in-Iran_18945118 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:05:00 GMT Despite a significant fall in revenue arising as a result of the slide in oil prices King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia yesterday December 22nd announced a budget that will invest heavily in training and developmentAccording to Arab News the move comes as part of the largest budget ever announced for the country with investment in public services increasing 158 per cent in 2009ampquotThe amount is three times more than the allocations made for new projects in the beginning of the 8th FiveYear Development Plan four years agoampquot the king saidAmong the major new training and development investment projects will be the construction of the Princess Noura bint Abdul Rahman University which will be the largest womenonly university in the world in addition to King Saud University for Health SciencesSaudi Arabia also commits to Saudization programs which encourage investment in the training of domestic workers to serve companies operating in sectors such as the oil and gas industryOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Saudi-king-invests-in-training-to-buck-downturn_18945117 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:05:00 GMT The webbased Training Gateway hosted by York University has welcomed its 1000th member as Hertfordshire University joins the networkAn extensive training and development forum launched six months ago the Training Gateway has already distributed more than 300 tenders for training in sectors including oil exploration engineering air traffic controllers and upper level public sector managersAmanda Selvaratnam director of the Training Gateway commented ampquotTo reach this milestone in such a short time is a fantastic achievement It demonstrates that The Training Gateway is providing a valuable and muchneeded service both to the higher education sector and the business communityampquotMeanwhile Lynne Stevens business development coordinator at Hertfordshire University said that being proactive in engaging with the private sector to extend training opportunities is a key part of the institutions objectivesIn October the Training Gateway quoted UKCES chief executive Chris Humphries as saying that during this difficult economic period it is vital that businesses do not cut back on training budgets as they could soon find themselves imperiled by doing soOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Training-Gateway-welcomes-1000th-member_18945112 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:05:00 GMT Oilennium has announced the launch of a new learning management system to serve the training and development requirements of the oil and gas industryThe new online education programme offers an extensive suite of practical learning tools that are designed to maximise retention the company said in a statementampquotWe appreciate that every client is different with an individual set of employee education requirements and internal management capabilitiesampquot said Kevin Meable managing director of OilenniumHe added that the new suite is highly scalable and will suit both large and small companiesFor big firms Oilennium provides training courses to allow inhouse staff to take full control of the learning management system while content can be managed remotely for smaller firmsOilennium is a UKbased firm and is currently expanding in line with increased demand for its servicesAmong its recent clients is oil and gas service supplier Weatherford which has called upon the firm to provide training and development facilities in the fields of health and safety risk management and equipment usageOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Oilennium-extends-training-module-suite_18942395 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:14:00 GMT Enbridge has supported local employment in North Dakota with the development of a 20inch pipeline running between Neche and ClearbrookAccording to the Grand Forks Herald more than 400 people have been working on the project while the company has also announced that it will extend its operations in the state with the development of a new pipeline which could create further job opportunitiesThe new 26inch pipeline will extend through the Minnesota counties of Kittson Marshall Pennington Red Lake Polk Clearwater Beltrami and on through the Grand Rapids and DuluthSuperior areas and into Wisconsin and IllinoisEnbridge claims to pursue a grassroots approach to training and development of its staff and focuses on the nurture of a safety culture among its workforceIn 2006 pipeline employees received an average of 29 hours worth of safety training while transportation staff received 19 hoursSafety training is mandatory for all fieldbased staff which constitute 61 per cent of the companys workforceOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Enbridge-supports-employment-with-pipeline_18942385 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:14:00 GMT It is the Timorese governments responsibility to provide more training and development opportunities for the national workforce the countrys secretary for youth and sport has claimedSpeaking to the Guardian Weekly Miguel Manetulu said that the government has already cooperated with firms in the oil and gas industry to lead recruitment drives in addition to supporting a work exchange programme with Korea but that presently these have only had limited success because Timorese workers currently lack the training to excel in skilled sectorsampquotThe problem is that our young people do not have sufficient qualifications to compete in many jobs It is the responsibility of the government to provide more trainingampquot he insistedThe paper added that the minority of people that achieve formal qualification by the time they reach adulthood are often illequipped to work because the countrys tertiary education system is wholly unregulatedElsewhere Al Jazeera has reported that despite gaining independence six years ago and sitting on vast oil and gas reserves East Timor is still crippled by povertyOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Minister-Govt-must-provide-training-in-Timor-Leste_18938841 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:13:00 GMT The prime minister of Malaysia Yab Dato Seri Abdullah Bin Haji Ahmad Badawi has warned that the oil and gas industry must not allow the same exodus of human capital witnessed in the 1990s to occur again In comments made at the start of the month the Malaysian state head noted that the last time oil prices dropped a slew of trained workers left the oil and gas industry and were not fully replaced ampquotThis critical shortage of human capital was felt for many years afterwards and should remind us of the need for longterm planningampquot he warned Furthering this Mr Badawi called on the oil and gas industry to increase cooperation with educational institutions to expand the training and development opportunities on offer and attract new talent to the sector This in turn would put the industry in a better position to pursue longterm growth strategies he concluded Setting out next years budget Mr Badawi iterated the countrys commitment to the training and development of Malaysian workers to serve the economyOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Energy-industry-must-learn-lessons-of-90s-says-Malaysian-PM_18938816 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:13:00 GMT The oil and gas industry needs to commit substantial investment in the development of human potential in order to weather the current economic storm Nasser AlJaidah chief executive officer of Qatar Petroleum International QPI has claimed Speaking earlier this month the chief executive warned ampquotWith the present economic downturn we have a real need for oil and gas companies to invest in human capital to cope with growing global energy demandampquot QPI is a stateowned operator and is committed to pursuance of a ampquothigh quality Qatarisationampquot campaign promoting oil and gas education for domestic workers in order to support growth in the industry Furthering this corporate responsibility QPI offers housing support and transportation for its workers in addition to educational facilities both for staff and the wider community It also provides a bursary for the educational development of its workforces children In other recent comments exemplifying the current adverse trading conditions in the oil and gas industry Mr AlJaidah recently told Dow Jones that QPI would be cutting export volumes to Asia in line with dwindling supplyOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/QPI-CEO-Investment-in-human-capital-needed_18938794 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:13:00 GMT Binary University BU Malaysia and UAEbased Al Khawarizmi International College KIC have signed an agreement that will allow students at the KIC to transfer to the Malaysian university more freelyStudents at KIC which has provided computational training and development programmes for more than 40000 individuals and employees of all the worlds energy firms will now be able to transfer to BU Malaysia after two years of studyampquotIt opens up an exciting opportunity for our students to continue their higher education and complete a bachelors degree at one of the premier colleges at Malaysiaampquot said KIC chief executive officer Naeem RadiHe said that this will be particularly useful to prepare students to cope with future industry demandsKIC was founded in 1985 to provide diploma and higher level training and development opportunities to address national IT graduate shortages It also cooperates with Liverpools John Moore UniversityOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/BU-Malaysia-and-KIC-in-pen-scholarship-agreement_18931499 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:17:00 GMT The Emirates International Maritime Academy EIMA is set to develop a new offshore safety training and development course for the oil and gas industryAccording to Al Bawaba the EIMA has signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysiabased Sribima Maritime Training Centre for the development of worldclass offshore facilities in the Dubai Maritime City DMC campusThe course will act as a complement to existing EIMA training and development programmes and will focus on emergency response safety skills and safety managementCaptain Jaafar Sidin director of DMC Campus and EIMA commented ampquotThis joint venture will act as a catalyst that will accelerate the growth of the muchneeded manpower and skills in the maritime sector and subsequently reinforce Dubais reputation as a worldclass maritime centreampquotIn September the EIMA also announced a partnership with Lloyds Register for the provision of safety security and ship classifications training and development courses at the DMC campusOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/EIMA-to-establish-offshore-safety-course_18931495 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:17:00 GMT The chief minister for the Northern Territories in Australia has told premier Kevin Rudd that East Timorese workers need to be provided with more training and development opportunities to serve the energy sector Paul Henderson spoke with the prime minister as he visited schools and community events in Darwin and Palmerston according to ABC News During a meeting he told Rudd that a new governmental framework is needed to ensure that East Timorese and other overseas workers can gain oil and gas training qualifications to serve Australian Industry Henderson also reportedly used his time with Rudd to discuss developments at the Inpex gas project in Darwin The Japanese company chose Darwin as the site for the project in September As part of the AU23 billion 1514 billion investment Inpex will develop a plant in Darwin to receive gas piped from facilities 800km off the coast of Western Australia According to the Australian federal resources and energy minister Martin Ferguson commented This is a great day for the Northern Territory its a great day for Australia We hope this development is soon to be the first of manyampquotOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/NT-minister-East-Timorese-workers-need-training_18928027 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:13:00 GMT Industryleading training facilities located in the north of England have helped to support the growth of the offshore oil and gas sector According to the Journal the northern offshore industry is now in a strong enough position to support the regional and national economy during this difficult period It noted that facilities such as Falck Nutecs training and development centre in Billingham provides more than 100000 local and overseas workers with the skills to enter the energy industry every year So too courses operated by Teeside University have provided students with practical hazard simulation training the paper noted Last month Jamie Brown managing director of regional engineering firm Francis Brown told the paper that in times of economic difficulty awarding contracts to skilled local businesses can help to stimulate the economy ampquotThe area is a potential goldmine for spinoff work from huge projects like Sonhoes oil refinery and work at Teesportampquot he explainedOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Offshore-training-has-bolstered-UK-economy_18928011 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:13:00 GMT Flowserve has announced the signing of a new tenyear strategic contract with Saudi oil firm Aramco The supplier agreement will include Flowserves entire product range of flow control devices in addition to valueadded services such the provision of local training and development programmes In a statement Flowserve expressed its commitment to Aramcos Saudisation strategy through the supply of oil training schemes ampquotThis new agreement demonstrates our commitment to our customers in the areas of industryleading products broad enduser solutions localised service and support as well as the incountry resources and aftermarket servicesampquot said Lewis Kling Flowserve president and chief executive officer He added that the company is dedicated to assisting Aramco and other regional operators in the improvement of infrastructure and services Saudisation is a longstanding tenet of Aramcos corporate policy and began with the training of local workers in the years following World War II with the provision sponsored university education programmesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Flowserve-signs-deal-with-Aramco_18927960 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:13:00 GMT BG Group has been commended by the Foreign Investors Council FIC of Kazakhstan for its commitment to diversification of the countrys economyThe company was celebrated as the best foreign investor in Kazakhstan for 2008 with the FIC president Nursultan Nazarbayev celebrating 16 years of close cooperation between BG and the countryAccepting the award BG chief executive officer Frank Chapman insisted that the company is committed to continued investment in economic diversification in the coming yearsThe companys training and development program is focused on sustained onthejob education while it also supports the pursuance of external qualifications to diversify and enhance its workers skillsIt also celebrates the cultural breadth of its workforce which is constituted by 5000 people from 65 different countriesThe company also commits to a programme of international transfers and assignments allowing workers to learn new skills in the gas sector in other parts of the worldOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/BG-Group-praised-for-Kazakh-diversification_18927952 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:13:00 GMT Energy firms need to focus on growthoriented projects in order to survive the downturn and meet future energy demand Exxon chairman and chief executive Rex Tillerson has claimedFollowing the release of the companys energy management strategy up to 2030 Mr Tillerson said that Marketbased policies focused on profitability would be key to continued economic successampquotOur best hope for reenergizing growth and creating new jobs is a stable policy framework that supports investment research and development and the international competitiveness of American companiesampquot he saidSuch strategies could include the promotion of a diverse workforce which the company utilises to develop longterm profitabilityThe company operates a nationalisation programme whereby during an initial period of a project expatriate workers are employed to provide the domestic population with the training and development necessary to serve the energy industry thereby improving longterm efficiency and achieving greater integrationOil and gas training is provided to nationals to fill both operational and leadership rolesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Exxon-Growthoriented-approach-needed-to-beat-downturn_18927945 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:13:00 GMT Latin America will need to invest in training employment and infrastructure schemes to ensure that the social gains made in Latin America in the last five years are not negated by the economic crisis the chief economist of the InterAmerican Development Bank IDB has claimedSpeaking to the Economist Santiago Levy warned that unless training and development programs and temporary work schemes are set up to protect employees entering unemployment the economic growth witnessed in the last five years may be reversedThe journal notes that many countries on the continent have benefited heavily from the rise in the price of oil and other resources and have attracted substantial investment as a resultHowever with low commodity prices and retracted credit lines for new projects there is a risk that Latin American economies could slide dramaticallyAs such Mr Levy called on governments to redirect investment back into training and development programmes to keep people in skilled work while temporary employment schemes should also be implementedRecently Vales human resources director told the Washington Post that energy and commodity companies in Latin America need to commit to training and development to maintain profitability during the downturn Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/IDB-economist-Latin-America-needs-to-protect-social-gains_18927933 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:12:00 GMT Mining giant Vale has advised natural resources companies operating in South America to invest in training and development programmes to survive the downturnThe Washington Post has reported that numerous countries in South America have enjoyed rocketing growth as oil and other natural resources are identified and extractedIn Brazil for example gross domestic product more than doubled in the five years to 2007 rising to 13 trillionHowever Marco Dalpozzo Vales global human resources director has warned that during a downturn a substantial commitment is needed to training and development of skilled workers to ensure that operations continue efficientlyampquotThe biggest companies woke up in the past years and they all need these kind of professionals So the companies that want to have a sustainable future need to invest in thatampquot he urgedAmong those to act is Petrobras with portalenergiahojecom noting that the company opened its first onshore training and development centre in July of this yearOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Vale-Companies-need-to-invest-in-training-for-South-America_18925516 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:13:00 GMT Providing training opportunities and promoting job creation has played a key part in helping China to sustain its economic growth the director of the National Bureau of Statistics has claimedIn an article originally written for Qiushi the director noted that 102 million jobs were created across industrial business and agricultural sectors throughout both cities and townships matching governmental employment targetsHowever he noted that training and development will prove vital in coastal areas where jobs are largely exportedorientedAs such workers may be able to find work in other sectors such as the energy industryampquotLocal governments have taken a series of measures such as extending subsidies to those who are laid off offering them training courses and striving to create new jobsampquot he saidOther international agreements such as the United States Energy Associations US China Natural Gas Training programme may also help to stimulate growth and bolster employment in both countriesThe courses focus on upstream midstream and downstream operations training to promote robust development of the countries energy industries which may be of key utility during a downturnOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/NBS-Training-key-to-sustaining-Chinese-growth_18925495 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:12:00 GMT The Australian Centre for Energy and Process Training in Munster has celebrated the graduation of its first students according to reportsAustralian training minister Peter Collier handed out awards to the students who received oil and gas training focusing on plant operations and engineeringThe centre which is run by Challenger TAFE is a AU21 million 13 million facility which was opened in February of this year and is committed to providing communitybased training and development with a particular focus on improving prospects for indigenous populations and women who want to work in the energy sectorAustraliato reports that there 15 women and 22 indigenous graduands at the ceremony ampquotThe industry needs talented welltrained people who have responded to a shortage of skilled workers and it is satisfying to see that the centre is providing innovative training so quicklyampquot said Mr CollierAmong the oil training equipment at the centre is a full scale process train which has been designed to give workers a practical understanding of how oil facilities operateOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Australian-oil-and-gas-training-centre-holds-first-graduatio_18922514 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:10:00 GMT Nigeria needs to establish consolidated training and development programmes to help ensure that the countrys energy industry is working efficiently in 2009 the managing director of Shell Petroleum Development Company SPDC has urged According to This Day Mutiu Sumonu warned that the coming year is likely to be difficult for the oil and gas sector in Nigeria and called for greater adoption of training programmes to utilise the domestic workforce effectively His comments came at the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria annual awards which were held in Port Harcourt Mr Sumonu went on to warn that some of the cashflow problems experienced this year with some contractors still owed money for work carried out in service to the SPDC and the national government ampquotNext year is not going to be better because we will do every work according to the means available to us and according to approved fundingampquot he warned At the end of October the company announced that commissioning for the Afam Gas and Power project has begunOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/SPDC-calls-for-training-in-tough-year_18922493 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:10:00 GMT The Venture Gulf training and development centre will sign a jointagreement with a major Australian energy firm in the new year to expand its course offering it has been claimed Speaking to the Peninsula Javeed A Quereshi acting training centre manager did not divulge which firm the training and development institute will be working with but said that the courses will focus on soft learning in areas such as management leadership time management and human resources He claimed ampquotThe value of the course will be increased by its recognition and accreditation by the Australian authorityampquot The Venture Gulf centre also offers a host of practical training programmes and boasts underwater helicopter escape simulators sea survival and firefighting facilities Among the regional operators that use the training and development institute are Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation Qatar Petroleum and Ras Gas First opened in 1996 the facilities were the first of their kind in QatarOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Venture-Gulf-extends-training-courses-with-Australian-firm_18922481 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:10:00 GMT Canadas burgeoning solar energy industry will be buoyed by governmental training and development programmes the companys natural resources minister has insistedSpeaking yesterday December 8th Lisa Raitt said that the solar sector will play an important role in ensuring the future of Canadas energy supply while also furthering its commitment to the environmentRaitt also pledged commitment to a program run in partnership with the Association of Canadian Community Colleges ACCC which will aim to extend training to Canadian workers looking to enter the renewable energy industryampquotColleges and institutes produce graduates with the advanced skills required to improve Canadas economic productivity Our solar industries are growing rapidly and the demand for highly qualified persons to support the industry is strongampquot said James Knight ACCC president and chief executive officerThe associations renewable energy program also extends to a nationwide training and development covering the solar wind hydro and biomass energy industriesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Natural-resources-minister-Canadians-will-be-trained_18920417 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:09:00 GMT The spate of pirate attacks witnessed off the coast of Somalia in recent months has become a prominent topic at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Captain Thomas Bushy who leads training and development courses at the institute has said that the recent attacks have provided a realworld backdrop to the courses Speaking to South Coast Today he said that he will discuss piracy and related issues when he leads students when they spend a semester at sea ampquotIts a great example for us to use This is the real thing This is the real world out thereampquot he said On the trip students will learn how to identify suspicious ships send distress signals and repel attacks A common deterrent is to use highpowered water jets to keep pirates at bay he said The academy also runs the Centre for Maritime Training which offers courses for professional mariners which provide them with the skills to work in industrial and governmental shipping sectorsOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Pirate-attacks-shape-Mass-maritime-training_18918169 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:40:00 GMT Shell has held the opening ceremony of its new 21 million amp163144 million Northshore training and development centre in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana Among those in attendance was governor Bobby Jindal who said the new oil and gas training institute would help to attract new business to the state ampquotWeve now cut taxes weve got stronger ethics laws now we can show companies we will provide them with skilled workersampquot he told attendees In addition to providing energy training for Shell workers the facilities will also help to train staff at more than a hundred other companies operating in the oil and gas sector Shell vicepresident of production for the Americas Frank Glaviano told WWLTV that training and development was a key tenet of the companys corporate strategy The group also extends customised technical gas and oil training courses to companies which seek to bring practical expertise into a classroom environment to teach worldwide bestpractice skills to workers in the energy industry http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Shell-cuts-ribbon-at-21m-Louisiana-training-centre_18918154 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:40:00 GMT Malaysian national energy major Petronas has forged its success by focusing on the training and development of its workforce the companys vicepresident for education has explained Speaking to Bernama Dr Rosti Saruwono said that the company has sought to expand its educational commitment to Malaysia by expanding beyond tertiary oil and gas training courses and offering primary and secondary education too ampquotIt is important for us to reach out to the people as we are involved in an industry which is very much knowledgebased This is not solely about getting economic value out of itampquot he said Meanwhile the companys university level schemes have also thrived with the Institut Latihan Perindustrian Petroleum now known as Instep training more than 7500 workers since its opening in 1983 So too Petronas notes that the institute has come to be highly regarded by international energy firms with a sizable contingent of foreign workers travelling to the country to benefit from Petronas training and development programmesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petronas-Company-strength-lies-with-workers_18918136 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:40:00 GMT The Samruk Kazyna National Welfare Fund will commit to the development of training and development centres to exploit Kazakhstans oil and gas potential According to Kazinform chairman of the fund Kairat Kelimbetov told attendees at a recent session of the Council of Foreign Investors that currently the country lacks the intellectual infrastructure necessary to capitalise on its strategic proximity to the Caspian Sea He announced that Samruk Kazyna is developing plans to fund the construction of facilities necessary to provide the oil and gas training necessary to allow the country to excel in the energy industry ampquotThis project involves construction of infrastructure for specialist training the deficit of which hinders development of the Caspian potentialampquot he told attendees The SamrukKazyna National Welfare Fund was officially registered by the Ministry of Justice last month According to VisorCapital a spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance confirmed that the issuance of shares have now been authorised The groups capital is wholly stateownedOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Samruk-Kazyna-plans-Kazakhstan-training-hub_18918127 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:40:00 GMT ExxonMobil and Africare have announced the commencement of a threeyear development programme to help African women expand their skills and access business and industry markets on the continent The new Educating Women and Girls initiative will provide training and development courses which focus on increasing entrepreneurial capacity and business skills Commenting on the launch Rex W Tillerson chairman and chief executive officer of ExxonMobil said ampquotAn extensive body of research demonstrated that expanding education and resources for women and girls is one of the most effective ways to promote health and economic developmentampquot He added that as one of the largest contributors to foreign direct investment in Africa it was important that ExxonMobil showed its commitment to the progression of domestic workers In other company developments Exxon Neftegas was recently handed the Excellence in Project Integration Award by Petroleum Technology Conference in recognition of its commitment to integrated development strategies at the Sakhalin1 project in RussiaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ExxonMobil-launches-African-outreach-programme_18918117 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:40:00 GMT Gazprom and Schlumberger have entered into an agreement which will see the companies cooperate in the provision of turnkey technologies The latter will provide the Russian stateowned oil major with signature technology which will enable it to improve output capacity and exploration efficiency in domestic fields and those overseas So too the duo will also collaborate in conducting scientific research exploring new technology and running oil and gas training courses ampquotThe parties have agreed to form a joint work group and a coordination committee to select technological projects for joint implementation and to elaborate a programme of longterm cooperationampquot it was announced in a joint statement Schlumberger has worked with Gazprom since the early 1990s when it supplied the firm with horizontal well drilling equipment In other recent announcements Schlumberger celebrated the opening of a new training and development centre at the Testing Services base outside of Aberdeen The centre provides firms with technical support in the management of landing string operations in the North Sea Africa and the Mediterranean Oil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Gazprom-and-Schlumberger-sign-tech-contract_18910866 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:14:00 GMT ATR Group has launched a new integrated solution to help oil and gas firms reduce instances of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome HAVS among the workforceThrough vibration monitoring systems and technical training and development support the company seeks to significantly reduce the HAVS contraction rate which currently stands at 3000 new cases each year Commenting on the new service Bruce McIntosh operations manager at ATR Group said ampquotThe programme puts employers in a stronger position in relation to demonstrating their compliance with HAVS legislation illustrating their proactive approach to the maintenance repair and testing of equipment prior to use by personnelampquot The group noted that in pursuance of a preventative HAVS policy firms need to ensure that tools are well serviced and monitored correctly in addition to providing proper training for workers using equipment which facilitates the onset of the syndrome ATR has provided a catalogue of specialist equipment to the oil and gas industry for more than 15 years and has focused on companies operating in the North SeaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ATR-Group-announces-integrated-HAVS-solution_18910846 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:14:00 GMT Jammu University is set to construct a new energy institute to offer its students worldclass energy training and development programmes The new centre forms part of a collaboration between Jammu and University College London UCL which will work together to promote teaching training and research in various branches of science According to Merinews a memorandum of understanding was recently signed by delegates from both universities and will enable Jammu to offer internationally renowned energy training courses at postgraduate level Professor Amitabh Mattoo vicechancellor of the university said that the institute would also work with energy major Eni to provide students with practical ties to the oil and gas industry Meanwhile UCL has also recently announced that it will begin to offer its environmental degree courses overseas with the development of a new campus in Adelaide ampquotThrough our campus in Adelaide and as part of University City there UCL will give a global lead on industryfocused research and teaching in a global contextampquot said Professor Michael Worton UCL viceprovost Academic ampamp InternationalOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Jammu-University-to-set-up-energy-institute_18910814 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:14:00 GMT The Indiana County Technology Centre ICTC has won a contract which will see it train 2500 staff for Halliburton by 2010 Once the trainees have completed the course the US energy giant will then send them to work in stations along the eastern seaboard from Canada to Georgia Mary Yarnal the adult education coordinator at ICTC told the Indiana Gazette that the new training and development programme has been launched to cover attrition in the companys workforce The intensive oil and gas training course lasts ten days during which time workers are involved in 80 hours of practical and classroombased learning ampquotThey are entrylevel people They go in all directions based on how well they do and what their interests are They are exposed to all the basics of Halliburton work in this areaampquot Ms Yarnal stated In addition to the new energy training courses the ICTC also offers a host of practical adult education courses focused on different industries including mining ICT and electrical engineeringOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ICTC-wins-Halliburton-training-contract_18905687 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:18:00 GMT The University of Texas of the Permian Basin UTPB has announced the expansion of its energy management courses after a popular and successful trial run UTPB Business dean Jack Ladd said that there was an immediate need to serve the oil and gas sector in west Texas with highly trained managers ampquotI think energy is one of the major domestic problems we face in the United States and one of the major national security problems we face I think we should help address thatampquot he said The university began running oil and gas training courses last summer with more rolled out this autumn Courses will run through every 18 months allowing students to gain a Bachelors degree with a focus in energy training Earlier this year the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board celebrated the UTPB as providing the best local opportunities for graduates with 75 per cent either getting a job or moving into a graduate training and development programme in the areaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/UTPB-expands-energy-management-courses_18905676 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:18:00 GMT A critical shortfall in skills needs to be addressed if Ghana is to capitalise on the recent oil find the countrys minister for ports harbours and railways has warned Speaking at the 12th Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders GIFF Professor Christopher AmeyawAkumfi warned that when service providers do not receive adequate training and development they serve as a stumbling block to progress because they do not appreciate the wider economic agenda According to the Ghanaian Chronicle he told delegates to prioritise the training and retraining of staff in line with the requirements of the oil industry ampquotIt must also understand and explore the upstream and downstream linkages and the various activities that produce value in the form of products and services delivered to the industry and the consumerampquot he urged GIFF was formed in 1985 and aims to facilitate effective logistical operations through the advocacy of improved trade processesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ghana-ports-minister-lack-of-training-is-a-stumbling-block-_18905666 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:18:00 GMT UKbased Strategic Agenda Group SAG has entered into a partnership with Austrian firm Klima and Heinemann which will see some 10 billion amp16365 billion invested in the Nigerian oil and gas sector According to Nigerian paper the Guardian SAG chairman Chief Funso Abiri made the announcement over the weekend The two parties have agreed to provide investment to support upstream operations in the country in addition to providing training and development facilities to educate local workers ampquotWe are directing the huge investment for capacity development of indigenous engineers through foreign training and practical attachment to established oil and gas firms abroadampquot Mr Abiri insisted The accord will also see the deployment of the latest technology to maximise upstream efficiency and extraction processes In other national developments earlier this month the Nigerian Petroleum Technology Development Fund opened bidding for construction of the National College of Petroleum Studies which will be located in KadunaOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/SAG-and-partners-commits-10-billion-to-Nigerian-energy-secto_18905657 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:18:00 GMT Petrofac has announced that it will collaborate with the Surrey Science and Technology Regional Organisation to deliver oil and gas training courses in local schools Via a host of interactive workshops pupils will be provided with a base understanding of the skills necessary to work in the energy sector paving the way for the training and development of the petroleum engineers of the future Furthering this the group announced that it had recently completed a twoday workshop at a primary school in Sheerwater aimed at providing young pupils with an understanding of IT data logging Petrofac is one of the largest employers in Woking and runs a robust graduate level training and development programme to allow local residents to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry KerryKay Jones one of the Petrofac ambassadors said ampquotI feel privileged to be part of an organisation that has created an opportunity for me to give back to the communityampquot In other recent announcements Petrofac has confirmed that it has won an engineering consultancy contract with the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Operations with a remit to debottleneck the onshore North East Bab fieldOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Petrofac-to-train-engineers-in-Surrey_18905619 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:18:00 GMT Global education standards firm ASTM International has announced the provision of a new training and development course for those interested in the testing sampling and evaluation of crude A framework for technical and professional development the new course focuses on automated and manual sample gathering in addition to an examination of methods available to assess the quality of crude finds ampquotLaboratory technicians and chemists responsible for crude oil analysis and field personnel responsible for collecting samples will benefit from the courseampquot the company insists Students can enrol on the course after completing two years of collegelevel education focusing on chemistry or environmental science The oil training course will be led by instructors with experience in the US Department of Energy in addition to working inhouse with ASTM International In addition to the new course the company has also recently released a new training and development framework for petroleum release emergency mangagement techniquesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/ASTM-unveils-crude-testing-course_18905604 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:18:00 GMT French utility firm Areva has insisted that substantial training and development programmes will need to be implemented if the UK is to build more nuclear power stations The group which is EDFs preferred supplier of nuclear technology has noted that there will be a need for both skilled construction workers and operational staff So too EDF has noted that over the next decade the UK will also need to expand its gasfired power stations to meet growing energy requirements while nuclear plants are in development According to the Times JeanJacques Gautrot head of Areva in the UK said that staff working in the gas sector would need to undergo substantial technical training in order to serve the nuclear industry EDF achieved companywide Investors in People status in November 2007 for its commitment to provide its staff with comprehensive training and development The accolade is a framework for the development of enterprise through the training of its workforceOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Areva-UK-gas-training-needed-ahead-of-nuclear-switchover_18905323 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:38:00 GMT Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base Ladol has called on Nigerian citizens working overseas to return home to serve the oil and gas sector Public affairs manager at the company Anderson Salami called on skilled professionals to return to the country and invest in the education of its people According to the Punch Mr Salami said that such workers can contribute substantially to alleviating the brain drain in Nigeria through training and development of less skilled members of the workforce ampquotWe are targeting Nigerians in the diaspora to buy into our idea of coming back to their homestead to help develop the countrys potentialampquot he said He added that Ladol offers Nigerians working overseas excellent opportunities to help contribute to the betterment of the country The company reports to be committed to creating job opportunities for Nigerians with hiring processes carried out in accordance with international standards and based purely on the basis of meritOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Ladol-Nigeria-needs-its-expatriated-workers_18905299 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:37:00 GMT Christie the simulation display systems provider has announced the launch of a new turnkey product to serve the oil and gas sector and other industries The Matrix StIM is designed to offer unparalleled realism and a highly scalable platform for the provision of training and development simulationsUsing LED arrayed projection the product offers energy firms 50000 hours meantimebetweenfailure making it a highly dependable tool in providing practical oil and gas training ampquotThe Christie Matrix StIM is a true gamechanger Its a paradigm shift that challenges industry assumptions about simulation and trainingampquot insisted Zoran Veselic vicepresident of visual environments at Christie Christie provides training products and control room environments to many firms operating in the energy sector in addition to being relied upon to supply simulation products for military purposes It has served the oil and gas sector for more than 25 years delivering the uninterrupted flow of information to streamline critical extraction and production processesOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Christie-offers-turnkey-simulation-system_18905285 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:37:00 GMT Colorado workers have been running emergency gas training operations prior to plugging a well southwest of Silt that has been leaking natural gasAccording to the Daily Sentinel preparations to ampquotkillampquot the well were being made on Wednesday November 26th which included the planting of equipment and addressing logistics issuesJon Black the local operations manager with Antero Resources told the paper that no residents have been affected by the leak and that there have been no reports of a blaze at the siteMeanwhile Tricia Beaver hearings manager for the oil and gas commission said that while the cause of the blowout is as yet unknown it is being treated as an accidentCrews will press on with measures to stop the leak once the emergency gas training routine has been completedIn other regional developments fire departments in California have recently been invited to take part in emergency training simulations run by Chevron at its dedicated oil and gas education centre in El SegundoOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Colorado-workers-run-training-ops-to-stop-gas-leak_18903329 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:19:00 GMT Representatives from Abu Dhabi travelling to Liverpool have expressed an interest in increasing collaboration in the provision of practical training and development programmes in addition to working together on numerous other action areasThe Liverpool Daily Post reports that the delegation which was mainly comprised of heads of various government departments expressed a particular interest in learning how Liverpool had effectively brokered integration between public and private enterpriseJohn Pincock 2020 Liverpool managing director explained that there was a focus on ampquoton the jobampquot training and development cooperation which could result in student exchanges across a range of industries including the energy sectorampquotEveryone will recognise in these times particularly the value of dealing with sovereign petroleum states and we are working closely with all of these statesampquot he saidMeanwhile the Dubai Industrial Academy has recently announced that it will begin accepting interns from a number of energy firms working in the region including Dugas and EnocOil and Gas Directory Training and Development http://www.getenergyevent.com/News/Oil_and_Gas_Training_News/Liverpool-and-Abu-Dhabi-to-share-skills_18903319 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:19:00 GMT Petrofac Training has opened its fourth major emergency management MEM simulator in the UK based in its Alten training and development centre in Aberdeen The newest MEM has been built in response to global demand for Petrofacs assessments and courses for offshore installation managers and control room operators With a highly flexible and interconnected simulation environment the new facility provides workers with highlyrealistic disaster training s