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Iranian experts to train PDVSA’s engineers
Tehran Times
TEHRAN
Petroleumworld.com 04 25 06Luis Vierma, Venezuelan deputy oil minister for production announced on Sunday reaching an agreement on training his country’s experts in oil and gas sector by the Iranian specialists.
“Based on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Venezuela National Oil Company (PDVSA) and the Iranian Petropars Company, the Iranian engineers will train 200 experts and engineers of PDVSA in Venezuela”, said Vierma, who visited Tehran for a day-long trip.
He explained that implementation of oil exploration activities in Venezuela’s Rafael region is the first project being carried out jointly by Iran and Venezuela.
Explaining about the role of Petropars in this project, he stated that studies are currently underway, and no oil exploration or production has been conducted in the region. Based on the results of the studies, the Iranian company will make decision on participation in the project, he noted, adding, Petropars will act as the operator, upon reaching an agreement.
Asked whether or not Venezuela intends to jointly carry out more projects with Iran, the acting director of PDVSA said his country is to evaluate joint implementation of two more projects.
He named them as Iran’s technical assistance in oil exploration and production with Petropars Company and establishment of a joint advanced engineering company with SADRA Company. However, no agreement has been signed with these companies and the MOU is due to be inked in the next weeks, he noted.
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