A programme to improve the qualifications of specialists in the oil and gas sector is being successfully implemented in the Mary velayat. As part of the modernisation of vocational education and on the instructions of the President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, a training department of the State Concern ‘Türkmengaz’ has been opened at the Mary Oil and Gas Technical College. This was reported by the news website Asmannews.

Since its opening, 630 employees of the ‘Türkmengaz’ concern and the geological exploration divisions of ‘Türkmengeologiýa’ have already undergone training. The courses cover modern drilling and gas processing technologies and practical work with the latest equipment.

Classes are held in classrooms equipped with digital systems and interactive technologies. The teachers are specialists with extensive production experience.

Recently, practical training in modern welding methods was conducted at the ‘Galkynysh’ field. There are plans to expand practical courses to other facilities in the region in the near future.

This initiative confirms that the development of professional skills is an important condition for the consistent growth of the industry and the economy.