HCM CITY (Biz Hub) — Executives from several leading UK companies in the oil and gas services industry are part of a five-day business development visit this month organised by the Energy Industries Council and UK Trade & Investment Viet Nam.

After arriving in HCM City on June 23 the visitors will hold meetings with Vietnamese companies in the oil and gas sector, seeking to strengthen existing business relationships and establish new ones.

The delegation will also seek to understand the dynamics of the oil and gas industry in Viet Nam, gain further understanding of the potential business opportunities, and foster relationships with operators, contractors, and suppliers operating in the country.

A press release from UKTI said the visit aims to meet local companies to gain an understanding of the business culture and possibly seek business tie-ups and seek out specific project opportunities and advise on pre-qualification procedures.

The delegates represent industries ranging from manufacture of specialist vacuum pumps and industrial chemicals products to heat exchangers, cabinets to store and protect fire-fighting energy and telecom cables, underground and submarine power transmission cables, and systems gas turbines.

They also offer services like providing technical personnel to the oil and gas industry, management training, recruitment, and others. — VNS