MoU for Digital Transformation of Venezuela's Oil and Gas Sector
By Enrique Cheang, E.C.V. & Asociados
Global oilfield services company SLB has signed a long-term framework agreement with Venezuela's state oil company PDVSA to support the modernization and development of the country's oil and gas sector. The memorandum of understanding establishes a framework for cooperation across exploration, field development, production, digital enablement, and workforce training and development.
A key focus of the agreement is the digital transformation of Venezuela's oil and gas sector. SLB and PDVSA plan to assess how connected data, predictive models, and AI-enabled workflows can help improve efficiency, accelerate decision-making, and strengthen the industry's operating foundation.
Human capital development is also included in the agreement, with SLB planning to work with PDVSA and Venezuelan academic and institutional stakeholders to help expand local expertise and technical capabilities.
