Oil rigs in Vietnam (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam-Russia oil and gas jointventure Vietsovpetro is speeding up the building of marine constructions andaiming to put RC-RB1 and RC-10 rigs of the Dragon oilfield into operation inthe fourth quarter of this year.
The venture is also preparing for its RC-8 and BK-22 projectswhile awaiting for approval.
Vietsovpetro is assigned to exploit over 2.9 million tonnesof oil equivalent and 65.4 million cu.m of natural gas this year. The operationof the oil rigs as scheduled is hoped to raise the venture’s targetoutput for 2022 and the years to come.
It is also working to improve equipment supply efficiency formarine constructions and bolster inspection to prevent wastefulness.
Vietsovpetro engineers work in an oil rig (Photo: Vietnam Oil and Gas Group) Safety measures are also in place together with theapplication of new technology in a bid to increase oil output and recovery.
Vietsovpetro will build digital transformation plans for the2022-25, adopt measures on human resources management and arrange in-depth trainingto build expert contingent.
The venture is setting up a domestic supply chain for the wind powerindustry to enhance business efficiency as well as create jobs for workers,contributing to Vietnam’s energy transition.
It is planning to seek permission of the Government andrelevant agencies to engage in offshore wind power.
In January, Vietsovpetro’s oil and natural gas outputssurpassed its targets by 3.6 percent and 13.6 percent, respectively./.
