The German University of Technology (GUtech) and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) signed a joint research contract here yesterday under the auspices of Dr Hilal bin Ali al Hinai, Secretary General of the Research Council, Oman Daily Observer reported today. Mohammad al Harthy, Manager, Gas Exploration, PDO, said GUtech will conduct research to support PDO's oil and gas exploration in the South of the Sultanate. He said the challenges of exploring in deep rocks and a range of other issues will be part of these research activities. In his address, Dr. Hilal al Hinai said, “this research contract is a very important first step in establishing the research link between GUtech and PDO and it will undoubtedly open the door to many more research and knowledge development collaborations."
