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Malaysia’s PETRONAS Introduces Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Efficiency Across the Region

23 Oct. 10:37

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At the XXX International Conference “Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan – 2025,” PETRONAS Vice President Mohd Redhani bin Abdul Rahman delivered a keynote address. He outlined the company’s strategic initiatives, its plans to deepen technological cooperation, and to further strengthen its longstanding presence in Turkmenistan.

According to the Vice President, PETRONAS is actively and enthusiastically integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across all operational areas. AI-driven solutions have already become an integral part of the company’s hydrocarbon exploration and production activities, enabling drilling optimization, reservoir behavior forecasting, improved overall efficiency, and, most importantly, enhanced industrial safety.

Mohd Redhani bin Abdul Rahman also highlighted the company’s focus on future prospects in Turkmenistan, noting that PETRONAS is considering expanding cooperation with the national company “Hazarnebit” this year. He emphasized that such collaboration would not only combine PETRONAS’s extensive experience as the first offshore operator in the Caspian Sea but also enable the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies into joint projects.

“Joint efforts will strengthen resource development and reaffirm PETRONAS’s long-term commitment to the Turkmen market,” the Vice President stated. “We see the future in the synergy of experience and the implementation of advanced digital tools.”

Thus, PETRONAS aims not only to maintain its operations under the extended Production Sharing Agreement valid until 2050 but also to reinforce its strategic capabilities in the region through innovation and enhanced operational efficiency.

















Switzerland Opens Applications for Government Excellence Scholarships for Young Turkmen Researchers

24 Aug. 14:45

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The Swiss Government has officially opened the application cycle for its Excellence Scholarships for the 2027–2028 academic year. The program target young specialists and researchers from Turkmenistan seeking to conduct post-graduate research or pursue doctoral studies at top Swiss universities and research institutes.

Key applicant requirements:

A Master’s degree or equivalent academic/professional credential;

Age limit: born after December 31, 1991;

A detailed research proposal including a timeline, core methodology, and planned objectives;

An official letter of academic sponsorship from a host professor in Switzerland;

For applicants currently residing in Switzerland, the entry date must not precede August 1, 2026.

The grant includes a monthly allowance, health insurance coverage, partial housing subsidies, and travel expenses. Research fellowships range from 6 to 12 months in duration. Electronic application submissions will remain open through November 27, 2026. Application procedures for Turkmen citizens are overseen by the Embassy of Switzerland in Baku.