In the ever-evolving landscape of energy and resources, the true measure of success lies not only in the richness of what lies beneath the surface, but in the strength of the people who bring it to life. Recognizing this, the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) has embarked on an ambitious journey during 2025 to develop its human talents. Through strategic investments in education, training, and innovation throughout the year, the Ministry aimed to cultivate a generation of skilled professionals equipped to lead the future of the petroleum sector.
Programs and Initiatives
2024 witnessed several training programs as well as workshops organized by either the MoPMR or its companies to elevate the skills and qualification of its workforce to be able to lead the sector. In February, the Ministry held methane reduction technology workshop to spread awareness about the importance of reducing methane emissions, presenting the available opportunities and modern technologies to reduce the emissions in the sector. It also discussed the successful international experiences in this regard. The workshop was held in cooperation with the Center of Excellence for Energy Efficiency and Operational Performance and Carbon Limits Company.
Additionally, the Ministry launched the ToT program for training the trainers of the sector, during July 2024. This program is very important in building the operational capabilities of engineers and technicians who are fresh graduates in Upper Egypt, especially those who will operate the Diesel Complex of Assiut National Oil Processing Company (ANOPC). It provides training programs in refinery operations and maintenance. It was conducted in cooperation with the specialized French company IFPT (affiliated with the French Petroleum Institute.
In October, Petrosafe disclosed the end of the first training program for Rig Operability Inspection and Safety Acceptance (ROISA); it was about how to conduct comprehensive inspection of rigs to ensure their safety before starting operations, which reduces potential accidents. In the same month, Petroleum Marine Services Company (PMS) finished an important phase in its strategic project for developing the human capabilities lunched in 2023. The project focused on developing leadership and management competencies.
In December, the Ministry kicked off the training program on the Process Safety Management Foundation (PSM) which aims at enabling the trainees on applying best practices in process safety management at the oil and gas sector.
Also, the sector adopted diverse initiatives for supporting its people through boosting their awareness. The Egyptian General Petroleum Company (EGPC) conducted seminars during September supporting health, safety, and environment (HSE) awareness among the EGPC’s employees in cooperation with the Petroleum Safety and Environmental Services Company (PetroSafe).
The Ministry announced also the commence of a scientific awareness campaign for all companies on how to deal safely with chemicals. This campaign focused on identifying chemical hazards according to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and the methods for controlling them.
For their part, the national companies participated in these initiatives. Assiut Oil Refining (ASORC) and Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company (Sidpec) launched the initiative “Your Safety Matters to US”, promoting a culture of occupational safety and health among workers at operation and production sites.
Supporting Sector’s Future Talents
Aligning with the MoPMR’s strategy, the international companies played a vital role in supporting the Ministry’s journey of building talented leaders in the sector. In January 2024, Enap Sipetrol Egypt organized an educational trip for 20 students from Ain Shams University students and Al Amal Group to visit the West Amer concession 3D seismic operation in the Eastern Desert.
Also, the sector’s companies have an effective mark in preparing the future talents. Khalda Petroleum Company implemented a summer training program for the university students in technical skills. It involved 1,426 students who received their certificates of completion.
In addition, Enppi celebrated, in September, the successful conclusion of training university students as part of the summer training program. The program included 623 students and provided training in 436 engineering specializations and 187 non-engineering specializations across the company’s various departments during a period of more than two months.
Remarkable Partnerships
In cooperation with MoPMR, the international companies entered partnerships with the Egyptian sector to support its future leaders’ skills. In May, Shell held a discovery session for Egyptian university students as preparation for participating in the Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) competition in Qatar in 2025. The SEM is a remarkable platform for students to showcase their talents and contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable future.
Also, Badr El Din Petroleum Company (Bapetco) signed a cooperation protocol with the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT) to give training opportunities for the academy’s students annually in various fields at the company’s sites. Additionally, in July, Huawei hosted 20 candidates from the graduates of MoPMR’s Program for the Qualification of Young Leaders and Middle Management to praise them for their technological capabilities.
ExxonMobil Egypt entered a strategic partnership with ELSEWEDY UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (SUT)- POLYTECHNIC OF EGYPT to promote the implementation of the Polytechnic model and boost technological skills among the students.
Work Shadowing
One of the important programs launched by the Ministry was the Work Shadowing project as part of the advanced phase of the Young Leaders and Middle Management Program. It aims to bring together leaders and their expertise with the program’s youth through assigning them the tasks of assistant chairmen of boards of directors in various companies during the period of the shadowing project, which lasts for 18 months. The project started in November by appointing 16 graduates from the program in leadership positions at the Ministry, EGPC and holding companies, as well as 15 graduates during October. This is in addition to appointing another six in leading positions at the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority (EMRA) in December.
Technical Schools and Centers
Establishing the technical schools is the most important project embraced by the MoPMR. It targets providing in practice, application, and technology that are related to the industry. One of the significant established schools is Zohr School for Applied Technologies in Port Said. December 2024 witnessed the graduation ceremony of the first batch from.
Additionally, the sector is currently building a Hazard Prevention Training Center in Al-Sokhna targeting to provide theoretical and practical training services in the field of safety and risk management for all employees in oil and contracting companies.
As Egypt’s MoPMR continues to invest in human capabilities, it is not merely fueling its economy, but also empowering a generation of innovators and professionals ready to shape the future. With that, Egypt’s energy sector will continue to shine brightly, not just as a regional energy hub, but as a global standard for human-driven excellence.