National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman Masoud Suleiman met with a delegation from Schlumberger to discuss strengthening cooperation in the development of marginal oil fields, training Libyan professionals, expanding capacity-building programs, and transferring modern technologies to Libya’s oil and gas sector.
The meeting, held on Monday, was attended by a delegation headed by Federico Navarro, along with Schlumberger Middle East and North Africa Vice President Reza Kalkouli, Schlumberger Libya General Manager Hassan Al-Haidari, and Strategic Projects Manager in Libya Manshawi Abdulkafi.
The two sides discussed enhancing Libya’s status as an independent operational hub within the company’s structure and establishing a roadmap for developing national expertise, with the aim of expanding opportunities for Libyans to assume leadership roles at regional and international levels within the sector.
The meeting also addressed the activation of training programs and technical workshops, as well as the use of the company’s latest technologies and innovative solutions in artificial intelligence, drilling operations, and production optimization. Discussions further covered mechanisms for transferring knowledge and technology to Libya’s oil industry.
Suleiman stressed the importance of Schlumberger playing a greater role in preparing and implementing plans for the development of marginal fields, supporting NOC efforts to increase production and improve sector efficiency.
In March, it was announced that SLB Schlumberger’s operations in Libya had been separated from the North Africa division and would operate as an independent entity within the company’s new Middle East and North Africa structure.
At the time, the NOC welcomed the move, saying it would enhance operational efficiency and provide greater flexibility for management and decision-making in Libya, in line with current sector requirements and efforts to advance the country’s oil and gas industry.
