Simulator to train oil platform workers launched
As part of the first phase of the Guyana Technical Training College Inc (GTTCI) at Port Mourant, Corentyne, President Irfaan Ali yesterday commissioned a Facility Simulator to the tune of US$13m which will train workers for the offshore oil platforms.
The simulator better known as FacTor is a state-of-the-art training facility that is the first phase to be completed as part of the wider GTTCI, an alliance between the Government of Guyana and the Stabroek Block co-venturers, ExxonMobil Guyana Limited (EMGL), Hess and CNOOC.
The FacTor training site consists of classrooms, workshops and the FacTor module. The project is funded by the Stabroek block co-venturers to the tune of approximately US$13M ($2.6B) and was planned and developed by EMGL in close collaboration with SBM Offshore who oversaw the design and construction of the FacTor unit.
