<p>Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman (second from right) University of Guyana Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ivelaw Griffith (right) and Managing Director of Schlumberger for Trinidad and the Caribbean, Sean Herrera cut the ribbon. (DP photo)</p>

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<p>With the advent of the oil and gas sector in Guyana, the University of Guyana (UG) is now equipped with a Geotechnical computer lab which will serve hundreds of students, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).</p>

<p>The lab will benefit students from the Petroleum Engineering, Mining, Geological Engineering and Civil Engineering Departments in the Faculty of Engineering and Technology.</p>

<p>Delivering remarks at the officiating ceremony, Minister of Natural Resources, Raphael Trotman said “The students of the University of Guyana will undoubtedly climb to higher heights as a result of this collaboration. The Government of Guyana through the Ministry of Natural Resources remains committed to the long-term partnerships of this premier institution that is responsible for shaping the minds and lives of our young people”.</p>

<p>Managing Director of Schlumberger for Trinidad and the Caribbean, Sean Herrera underlined. the company’s commitment to enhancing educational opportunities and training for Guyanese.</p>

<p>Schlumberger Limited is an oilfield services company.</p>

<p>“Schlumberger is pleased to be donating computer workstations and Petrel geoscience software licenses. This embodies the aforementioned commitment by Schlumberger to educational development,” Herrera stated.</p>

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<p>Newsource:&nbsp;https://www.stabroeknews.com/2019/news/guyana/03/28/ug-gets-geotechnical-computer-lab/</p>

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