Baku Drilling School of SOCAR AQS Secures Three-Year Contract with bp
Baku Drilling School, an internationally accredited training center, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a three-year contract with bp Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkey (AGT).
As part of this contract, Baku Drilling School will provide training programs in Drilling Well Control and Immersive Simulator training, including Human Factor and Crew Resource Management. The primary objective of these programs is to equip both bp and its subcontractors' employees with the necessary knowledge and skills required to ensure safe and efficient drilling operations.
This collaboration between Baku Drilling School and bp marks a significant milestone in the energy industry, highlighting a shared commitment to develop talent and excellence within the Caspian region.
“We are honored to have been selected by bp as the first local training school with International Accreditations to provide our specialized training programs,” said Nariman Mustafayev, Director of Baku Drilling School. We are dedicated to upholding this trust and providing high-quality training services to the oil and gas industry."
Baku Drilling School, established by SOCAR AQS, provides safety oriented, innovative, effective, and integrated training programs for Oil & Gas professionals in accordance with industry trends. It is the principal modern Drilling Training Center within the Caspian Region, equipped with the advanced multi-functional simulator (X1-platinum), delivering IWCF and IADC accredited training programs.
Today, Baku Drilling School provides courses customized to client’s requirements and is able to offer more than 60 training courses in various areas of the Oil & Gas industry.
For more information about Baku Drilling School and its training programs, please visit www.bds.com.az. ®
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