- CNPC and GE join forces on new training program for oil & gas professionals
- GE Oil & Gas University’s first local project in China
Beijing, China, Sep. 26, 2014 - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and the GE Oil & Gas University (OGU) announce the official launch of the CNPC-OGU Talent Education program, which commenced today at the Beijing Petroleum Managers Training Institute (BPMTI) with a class of 24 talented young professionals from CNPC. The program offers a 5-week leadership and skills-based training course, designed , to accelerate the development of a new generation of talent in China’s oil & gas industry. The program is the first local program run by GE Oil & Gas University (OGU) in China, and an extension of GE’s “In China, For China” strategy.
With increasing influence in the global oil & gas industry, CNPC has a pressing need for interdisciplinary talents with global vision, hence the partnership launched today. Since its inception in 2005, the GE Oil & Gas University has trained over 530 graduates from close to 100 companies globally. Its partnership with CNPC will bring the most advanced market insight, technical knowledge and leadership skills to China’s leading young oil & gas talents. To develop high-level interdisciplinary talents with industry leading skills, knowledge and hands-on experience for CNPC, the course will cover developing trends in the Chinese oil & gas industry, skills in LNG, development of unconventional gas, production of oil & gas products, energy industry outlook, and macro-economic models, as well as leadership and management skills.
Yu Baocai, Vice President of CNPC said: “We are committed to developing employees with global vision and with a capability to lead as we compete in the global marketplace. By working with GE to learn internationally advanced experiences, CNPC will improve its competitiveness in the face of tough challenges.”
Lorenzo Simonelli, President & CEO of GE Oil & Gas, said at the ceremony: “The GE Oil & Gas University program enables us to partner with customers to develop individuals in their talent pool and to facilitate their access to the global forum based on knowledge-sharing that we have built over the years. Our partnership with CNPC is a great starting point to this work in China. I am confident that the GE Oil & Gas University will contribute to the development of Chinese oil & gas talent for the industry.
In 2005, GE Oil & Gas created the GE Oil & Gas University to support the growth and development of future leaders in the Oil & Gas industry. Primarily focused on rotating equipment in its early years, the program has since grown to become a truly all-encompassing learning experience. Boasting a decade-long cooperation with renowned organizations such as the French Petroleum Institute (IFP), the GE Oil & Gas University guarantees those selected to participate in the program a unique learning experience and a valuable springboard for professional growth
The talent development program announced today is a further extension of the strategic partnership framework signed by GE Oil & Gas and CNPC, which involves collaboration in technical innovations, global market development, simplification and management of the procurement process and the sharing of industry experience..
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About GE Oil & Gas University
In 2005, GE Oil & Gas created the GE Oil & Gas University (OGU) program to invest in the future of the industry and to support the growth and development of future leaders. Since its launch, OGU has been hosting young professionals every year at its Florence campus from a selection of customers and industry-leading organizations worldwide. To date, OGU has trained over 500 graduates from close to 100 companies, and from 32 countries.
About CNPC
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) is a state-owned company in China and one of the major oil and gas producers and suppliers in China, focusing on oil & gas business, engineering service, construction, oil equipment manufacturing, financial services and new energy development. In 2013, CNPC ranked fourth among the world’s top 50 oil companies and the fifth in the Fortune 500. CNPC aims to become a world-class energy company by 2020 by implementing strategic development, innovation, quality and revolutionary development practices, and to become a sustainable company by fully improving competitiveness and profitability.
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