• Maintenance and repair (M&R) works for Tüpraş’s Kirikkale Refinery, with Türkiye’s largest road tanker filling capacity
• Two new challenging contracts to underscore Prokon as a reliable solution partner

Prokon Makina, Insaat, Imalat, Montaj, Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd (Prokon Türkiye), Prokon’s subsidiary, is pleased to announce that it has signed two new contracts with Türkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.S. (Tüpraş) to provide maintenance, repair and replacement works at the Kirikkale Refinery.

Within the framework of the contracts, Prokon Türkiye will provide the maintenance and repair works of the static equipment, and replacement works of the column and the blowdown chimney during the planned shutdown period, which started on early February, and is planned to be completed before the end of March, 2023.

Vugar Samadli, Chief Executive Officer, Nobel Energy said: “Prokon has successfully delivered previous critical M&R works for Tüpraş’s Izmit Refinery. Now, trusting us crucial works packages of Turkish downstream giant’s another refinery – Kirikkale, underscores Prokon as a reliable solution partner. 

This project is a significant success for Prokon Türkiye’s portfolio, as the Kirikkale Refinery has annual 5.4 million ton crude oil processing capacity, which holds the status of Türkiye’s largest road tanker filling capacity and a strategic place for the regional energy security. I am confident that Prokon will continue its partnership with Tüpraş in its existing and future undertakings”.

Note to editors 

Established in 2012, as a full service construction company subsidiary of Nobel Energy Group, Prokon specializes in management of integrated infrastructure, industrial plants and facilities construction processes from design adaptation to procurement and construction. Nobel Energy is part of NEQSOL Holding, an international group of companies operating in eight countries across the energy, telecommunications, hi-tech, and construction industries. 

Further information about Prokon: www.prokon.az

Tüpraş is a Türkiye-based company specialized in the refining of crude oil and petroleum products. It operates four refineries in Izmir, Izmit, Kirikkale and Batman that are processing 33.2 million ton crude oil per year, and producing various petroleum products.

• Providing critical services for highly strategic energy facilities in Azerbaijan
• Delivering a global Original Equipment Manufacturer work for an international energy giant

Glensol, Nobel Energy’s field operations and equipment maintenance subsidiary, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a major contract by bp for the provision of gas turbine maintenance services in the Azerbaijan Georgia Turkey region. 

As part of the contract, Glensol will provide the maintenance services for bp’s entire onshore and offshore fleet of gas turbine packages in the Caspian Sea. 

Eldar Mammadzada, Chief Commercial Officer, Nobel Energy: “Glensol has entered a new era of strategic partnership as it became the first local service provider to execute a critical work of a globally recognized Original Equipment Manufacturer for bp’s most strategic assets in the region. The company looks forward to delivering on the contractual commitments at a world-class level, and continue to support bp – our long-time client – operations on the current and upcoming projects.

This is a momentous time in the history of Glensol, a local company that has displayed a strong commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and global industry standards to achieve this significant milestone. We are thankful to bp for their constant support to the development of local capabilities that has allowed businesses like Glensol to apply their expertise to increasingly complex areas. 

Glensol has continually invested in its resources and infrastructure to raise the bar higher on service provision, what has allowed the business to become a trusted partner in delivering critical projects both locally and internationally”.

Note to editors

Established in 2012, as a field operations and equipment maintenance subsidiary of Nobel Energy, Glensol has been a trusted provider – of local and international oil and gas companies with rotating equipment, including turbomachinery services and controls, operation and maintenance services – to SOCAR, bp, and other major energy companies in the region and across the world.

Further information: www.glensol.az

• Partnering with National Aviation Academy to strengthen Glensol’s newly established training service line
• Upskilling Azneft Production Union’s technical professionals 

Glensol, Nobel Energy’s field operations and equipment maintenance subsidiary, in cooperation with the National Aviation Academy held a Training Programme for technicians of SOCAR’s Azneft Production Union (PU). 

The aim of the ‘Training of the personnel providing technical service to equipment operated in the oil and gas industry’ was to furnish technicians with all necessary knowledge and skills. 

The Training Programme was delivered by the technical specialists of Glensol and academic staff of the National Aviation Academy for the technical-mechanics, electrical and electronical personnel of the 28 May and Oil Rocks Oil and Gas Extraction Departments of the Azneft PU at the Academy’s facilities. 

Following the completion of the Training Programme, Azneft PU hosted an event to present the certificates to the programme participants. 

Shahmar Huseynov, General Director Azneft PU, who introduced the certificates to the trainees, said: “We acknowledge the importance of advancing technical skills and capabilities of employees in this increasingly demanding world. To this end, we have joined the programme, which was professionally delivered by Glensol and the National Aviation Academy. 

My sincere congratulations to all participants with completion of such a value generating programme, and I wish them all the best in their future endeavors”.

Tamerlan Aliyev, General Director Glensol said: “Glensol has long supported Azneft PU on maintenance repair and operations projects, but starting to train our valued colleagues of the partner company is a major step forward in opening a new page in our cooperation. 

On another note, I would like to highlight the significance of Glensol’s fruitful partnership with the National Aviation Academy. An Agreement signed with the academy, last year, has laid a strong foundation for providing such high-level technical trainings. I am confident that by joining our forces we can further expand the geography of our services and offer our training services to our existing and potential overseas customers too.”

Note to editors

Established in 2012, as a field operations and equipment maintenance subsidiary of Nobel Energy, Glensol has been a trusted provider – of local and international oil and gas companies with rotating equipment, including turbomachinery services and controls, operation and maintenance services – to SOCAR, bp, and other major energy companies in the region and across the world.

Further information: www.glensol.az