IHRDC names IDM Industries Mauritania representative

IHRDC has tapped Nouakchott-based IDM Industries to represent the company in Mauritania’s energy and mining sectors as the country’s LNG and broader energy buildout accelerates. The move is meant to bring competency management, e-learning and instructor-led training closer to local operators and institutions.

Why it matters: - Mauritania’s energy sector is expanding, and local access to workforce training and competency tools could help operators build certified talent faster. - The partnership gives IHRDC a direct in-country channel in a market shaped by the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project.

What happened: - IHRDC appointed IDM Industries as its in-country representative for the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. - IDM Industries will represent IHRDC across Mauritania’s energy and mining sectors. - The agreement covers IHRDC’s competency management solutions, e-learning solutions and instructor-led programs. - IHRDC said it will continue regular in-country visits to support clients and advance training programs alongside IDM.

The details: - The appointment follows IHRDC market visits to Mauritania in 2025 and 2026. - The company links the move to continued growth in Mauritania’s energy sector. - The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project, operated by BP and Kosmos Energy, is part of that growth story. - Robert W. Taylor, vice president of global business development at IHRDC, said the partnership makes IDM the first locally represented major energy training provider in this emerging market. - Taylor said the arrangement will help Mauritanian operators and institutions build internationally certified workforce capability as the energy industry expands. - IDM Industries was founded in 2012 and is based in Nouakchott. - IDM Industries works in construction, engineering and consultancy. - The firm serves the energy and mining sectors. - IDM Industries has a team operating in English, French and Arabic. - Founder and CEO Hadrami Taleb Bouya leads the company and has built relationships across Mauritania’s energy, mining and government institutions. - IHRDC says it has served the global oil and gas industry for more than 57 years. - IHRDC is headquartered in Boston and has offices in London, Amsterdam, Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur and Lagos. - IHRDC’s website is more information. - IHRDC also shared social media links for LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and X.

Between the lines: - The move signals a push by IHRDC to localize sales and support in Francophone and Arabic-speaking markets. - Mauritania’s energy buildout is creating demand not just for projects, but for training systems that can scale with them. - The focus on certification suggests employers may be looking for internationally recognized workforce standards as investment deepens.

What's next: - IHRDC and IDM Industries will continue in-country visits and client support in Mauritania. - The companies are expected to promote training and competency programs to operators, institutions and other energy-sector stakeholders as the market expands.