(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, November 19. Uzbekneftegaz and Schlumberger held discussions on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies into the company's operations, Trend reports via Uzbekneftegaz.

A meeting was held between Rustam Sherov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Uzbekneftegaz JSC, and Kari Anne H. Kjolaas-Holland, Executive Vice President for Digital Services and Operations at Schlumberger (SLB), a company headquartered in the U.S.

During the discussions, the parties reviewed collaborative projects aimed at modernizing geological databases through the application of artificial intelligence, as well as the development of a GenAI-powered chatbot designed to enhance the efficiency of engineering and analytical processes.

Additionally, the meeting included talks on the establishment of a specialized center for seismic data processing and interpretation. SLB representatives emphasized the company's extensive global experience in establishing and managing such centers, highlighting the opportunity for Uzbekneftegaz to integrate leading international practices.

Founded in 1926, Schlumberger is the world's largest oilfield services company, providing a broad range of technologies and services to the global oil and gas sector. Specializing in reservoir characterization, drilling, production, and processing, the company operates in more than 120 countries and is widely recognized as a leader in developing cutting-edge technologies for oil and gas exploration and production.

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