Libya-based Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) has intensified its focus on health, safety, and environment (HSE) measures, implementing extensive training and qualification programmes across its operations.

The initiative, coordinated with the National Oil Corporation (NOC), aims to enhance employee readiness and improve the safety of work environments.

Ahmed Al-Oraibi, Director of Information and Public Relations at AGOCO, explained that the company views “a safe environment [as] an essential part of the success of operational processes, not just a regulatory requirement.” He highlighted that recent specialised courses reflect the company’s commitment to strengthening workforce capabilities.

AGOCO recently concluded an advanced Marine Communications and Emergencies course at the Tobruk Training Center, aimed at “developing trainees’ skills in handling emergency situations and ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment through modern and advanced communication systems.”

The company also conducted training in Tunisia for engineers involved in the gas utilization project, combining practical lectures with field visits to learn global technologies in gas processing and investment.

At the Al-Bayda field, a first aid course was delivered to staff with the goal of “raising awareness of rapid intervention skills and handling accidents within the fields.” Further groups are scheduled to follow the training plan.

At the Al-Hamada field, a comprehensive safety and firefighting programme focused on “identifying risks, implementing evacuation plans, using firefighting equipment, and applying preventive measures,” reducing the likelihood of accidents and protecting both workers and facilities.

Al-Oraibi emphasised that AGOCO continues to standardise safety criteria across all sites and “adopts sustainable development programs that ensure the continuity of operational processes with high efficiency and the lowest risk rates, in line with international standards in the oil and gas sector.”

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