Schlumberger, the leading oilfield Services Company, and Aramco Gulf Operations Company (AGOC), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading oil companies, have this week opened a computer lab and launched the SEED program in Al Khafji.
SEED, stands for Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development, is located within the Al Khafji Boys High School, one of the oldest schools in the Kingdom. SEED is a state-of-the-art E-learning facility, will enable as many as 500 Al Khafji students to tap into the expertise of 270 leading Schlumberger scientists around the world while working on science projects, as well as sharing experiences and collaborate with many of 16,000 students who use similar Schlumberger ‘SEED’ school science centers in 31 other countries.
Hardware equipments and other necessary items were put in place by AGOC, while Schlumberger will provide maintenance and connectivity to run the lab for the next four years.
Mr. Khaled Nouh, Vice President and General Manager Schlumberger Middle East commented, “Schlumberger is delighted to have worked together with Aramco (AGOC) in developing this impressive E-learning facility in Al Khafji. Programs like SEED can help train future generations of Saudi scientists who will lead development of the oil and gas industry that drives Middle East economies, which reinforce Schlumberger’s commitment and contribution to the communities in which it lives and works”.
Mr. Abdul Aziz Mohammed Al Judaimi, President & CEO Aramco Gulf Operations Company said “Aramco (AGOC) is committed to bringing educational excellence to the community and is pleased to have been able to join with Schlumberger in this exciting venture. Aramco (AGOC) shares the passion for science, technology and learning with youth celebrated in the Schlumberger SEED program.”
About Schlumberger
Schlumberger is the world's leading oilfield services company supplying technology, project management and information solutions that optimize performance for customers working in the oil and gas industry. The company employs more than 60,000 people of over 140 nationalities working in more than 80 countries. The Schlumberger Excellence in Educational Development (SEED) program, created in 1998 as a non-commercial channel for volunteer outreach by employees of Schlumberger, offers a unique opportunity for its volunteers to share their time, inspiration, knowledge and passion for science and technology with younger generations of learners. SEED offers young people in developing countries the opportunity to participate in and take advantage of economic and social advantages afforded by access to technological and knowledge resources. The program’s goal is to foster a learning community that transcends barriers and creates connections. For more information visit www.slb.com
About Aramco Gulf Operations Company (AGOC)
After the termination of the Arabian Oil Company concession agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on February 27, 2000, AGOC commenced its activities on February 28, 2000, taking over the Saudi Government share of oil production and other products in the divided zone comprising four oil fields: Khafji, Hout, Lulu and Dorra. AGOC is incorporated as a 100% subsidiary of the Kingdom’s national oil company Saudi Aramco and operates as an independent entity with its own Board of Directors responsible to Saudi Aramco as shareholder.
