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LATIN AMERICA
extracting about 120-130 % of what the South American country needs . Staatsolie has made a name for itself in the region and this is no small part thanks to the company ’ s strong cultural values .
“ One thing that Staatsolie has , that the IOC ’ s and the big mining companies don ’ t , is our rich set of core values ,” Elias says . “ Our workers trust in their own abilities , and they also hold the company in their heart . Over the past few years , there has been a cultural change at the company . It has become a more professional , business-like environment . Our team would do anything in order to make the company better and more profitable , but that family culture is something that you don ’ t want to lose along the way .
“ I firmly believe that the young people at Staatsolie will continue to carry on the vision we have at this moment ,” he continues . “ I believe they will run Staatsolie in the same enthusiastic way that they have been running their departments at the moment . I am very proud of the young people that work for us .”
Sustaining partnerships With the exploration of the Guyana- Suriname Basin on the horizon and a meticulous strategy for success in the pipeline , Staatsolie ’ s work ethic is unquestionable . However , Staatsolie recognises that it cannot deliver these impressive objectives on its
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