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Zawya
6 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
PDO leads Oman's energy push with $1bln gas project
MUSCAT: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is powering Oman's dual energy strategy with a $1-billion gas development project and major new investments in renewable energy, according to the Ministry of Energy and Minerals' 2024 Annual Report. The company's flagship gas initiative targets the Haima reservoirs — Amin, Miqrat and Barik — and brought 12 wells online last year. The project is expected to recover 2.22 billion cubic metres of gas and 0.34 million cubic metres of condensate, supporting domestic demand and securing future supply. 'In 2024, the Directorate of Project Delivery focused on the execution of a comprehensive portfolio of oil and gas extraction projects with a total value of $1 billion,' according to the Annual Report. The development comes at a critical time as Oman seeks to bridge projected gas gaps between 2024 and 2026, and again beyond 2031. PDO's production adds long-term stability to the country's energy mix. In parallel, PDO advanced into clean energy through three major renewable projects. In partnership with OQ Alternative Energy and TotalEnergies, the company is developing a 100 MW solar PV plant in north Oman and two wind farms totalling 200 MW in the south. The projects will come online in 2026 and are expected to generate over 1.4 terawatt-hours of electricity annually — reducing emissions by more than one million tonnes per year. The shift supports Oman's goal to reach Net-Zero emissions by 2050. PDO also remained Oman's leading exploration company in 2024, drilling 24 of the country's 54 oil wells and 9 of 19 gas wells. It accounted for 62% of the nation's total oil and condensate reserves.
Times of Oman
7 days ago
- Times of Oman
Two killed, three injured in Haima road accident
Muscat: Two persons died in a traffic accident in the Wilayat of Haima on Tuesday morning. Three others were also injured in the incident, including one in critical condition The Emergency Department at Haima Hospital received five patients after a traffic accident on Tuesday. According to the General Directorate of Health Services, two persons were pronounced dead at the site, one person was admitted in critical condition and two others sustained moderate injuries. Medical staff responded swiftly to assess and treat the incoming patients.
Khaleej Times
05-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
Oman: 18 arrested for illegally entering Sultanate
Omani authorities have arrested 18 individuals for entering the country illegally, the Royal Oman Police said on Saturday, July 5. The Police Command in the Governorate of Al Wusta, in cooperation with the Police Special Task Unit in the Wilayat of Haima, made the arrests of the 18 Ethiopians. The authorities added that legal procedures are being completed against the individuals. Authorities urged the public to report any suspicious activities and reiterated their commitment to protecting national security. Last month, Omani authorities had arrested 29 individuals, which included 27 Pakistanis, one Iranian and one Bangladeshi, while they attempted to enter the Sultanate via boat from Iran.
Times of Oman
05-07-2025
- Times of Oman
ROP apprehends 18 Ethiopian nationals for illegal entry
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police, represented by the Al Wusta Governorate Command and in cooperation with the Special Tasks Police Unit in Haima, have apprehended eighteen individuals of Ethiopian nationality for unlawfully entering the country. Authorities confirmed that the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to enforce immigration laws and maintain national security. Legal procedures are currently being completed to address the violation.
Zawya
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Oman starts work on Sultan Said bin Taimour Road project
Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has announced that work has started on the dual-carriageway of Sultan Said bin Taimour Road for parts (3, 4, and 5), spanning approximately 400km, reported Oman News Agency. The Sultan Said bin Taimour Road project, which is being set up at a total cost of over RO258 million ($669 million), ($669 million), will be implemented in three phases. It is due for completion by 2028, it stated. The road is designed for year-round accessibility across various weather conditions and will improve traffic safety through concrete/steel barriers, reflectors, road markings, and warning signs, said the report. It will also support economic, tourism, commercial, and social development, it added. Engineer Said Mohammed Tabook, Director General of Roads and Land Transport in Dhofar Governorate, said the executing companies have begun construction work on the three parts. The Part 3, spanning over 132.5km, extends from Haima to Maqshin, Part 4 covers about 135 km from Maqshin to Dokha, while Part 5 stretches 132.5 km from Dokha to Thumrait, he added.
