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Libya’s AGOCO and SLB strengthen digital partnership

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Libyan oil company AGOCO and SLB discussed strengthening their partnership in Benghazi, particularly in digital transformation and new technologies. The meeting also aimed to consider joint initiatives to improve the efficiency and productivity of oil operations, Libya Herald reports.

Libyan oil company AGOCO and SLB, an energy services and technology company formerly known as Schlumberger, discussed strengthening their digital partnership. The meeting was held the previous day at AGOCO’s offices in Benghazi, according to the Libyan company.

The discussions covered digital transformation, modern technologies and potential joint initiatives to improve operational processes, efficiency and productivity. The meeting was chaired by AGOCO Chairman Mohamed Ben Shatwan, alongside an SLB delegation comprising officials responsible for digital solutions in North Africa, Benghazi and Tripoli.

AGOCO presents this cooperation as a way to adopt digital solutions and modernise Libya’s oil and gas sector. On 1 October, the company also discussed the development of the Nafoora field in Libya with Austrian oil group OMV.

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