Women in Tanks: Sarriya Heyadarova

Well completion and intervention engineer, Sariyya Heydarova tells Molly Cooper about her connection to the industry Sariyya Heydarova's journey into the oil and gas industry differs from the usual path. Unlike many, she found herself having a strong connection with the industry from a young age, due to her passion for Azerbaijan’s rich oil and gas heritage. ‘Growing up amidst the history and landscapes of Azerbaijan, I found a profound connection to an industry that shaped my nation’s identity. It’s not just a career; it’s a way of preserving our legacy, fostering innovation, and contributing to the continued growth of our homeland,’ explains Heydarova. Now, in her role as a well completion and intervention engineer at BP, Heydarova spends her days planning intervention operations and providing offshore support for the execution. ‘The role requires lots of multidisciplinary interaction, as well as communication with numerous vendors.’   Supportive Work Environment at BP As a woman in the industry, Heydarova finds herself fortunate enough to not have personally experienced discrimination or differential treatment. ‘While it is widely acknowledged that...