On August 24, 2024, Mohammed bin Shatwan, Chairman of the Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO), held a significant meeting with Derek Burke, President of Solar Turbines, and Enrique Pangesis, Regional Director. The discussion centered on the establishment of a service center near Libya dedicated to providing spare parts and maintenance for oil industry equipment. Bin Shatwan highlighted the importance of training Libyan personnel in these operations and presented a commemorative shield to Solar Turbines in recognition of their contributions to the Sarir oil field [3cc3adf4].
During the meeting, Bin Shatwan emphasized the urgent need for maintenance on mobile turbines that require overhauls, linking the operational success of AGOCO to the reliability of Solar Turbines' equipment. He expressed that the establishment of the service center would not only enhance maintenance capabilities but also foster local expertise in the oil sector [3cc3adf4].
Osiel Vian, General Manager of Caterpillar, also confirmed his company's support for the maintenance of equipment used by oil companies in the region, indicating a collaborative effort to bolster the oil industry's infrastructure in Libya [3cc3adf4]. This initiative reflects a growing trend of international partnerships aimed at improving operational efficiency and sustainability within the oil sector in Libya.