King Mswati III Visits SOCAR Higher Oil School to Discuss Energy Education

King Mswati III of Eswatini led an official delegation to the SOCAR Higher Oil School (BHOS) in Baku, Azerbaijan, to inspect the institution’s academic infrastructure and technical training capabilities. The visit, confirmed by SOCAR, focused on the school’s role in developing specialized human capital for the global energy sector. Campus Tour and Technical Briefing The monarch was received by Rector Elmar Gasimov and senior administrators at the campus. During the tour, the delegation was briefed on the school’s curriculum, which is designed to align with international engineering standards. King Mswati III toured the advanced laboratory facilities and research centers used by students specializing in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, and automation. The SOCAR Higher Oil School, established in 2011, serves as a primary training ground for Azerbaijan’s energy professionals. The institution operates under the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and maintains partnerships with several multinational energy corporations to provide practical industry experience to its students. Energy and Educational Cooperation The visit comes as Eswatini explores…