MUSCAT: Integrated Gas Company (IGC) has approved the implementation of a major gas pipeline project aimed at meeting the rising industrial demand in Suhar Port and Ibri. The initiative includes the construction of a 42-inch diameter pipeline stretching 193 kilometres from Fahud in the Wilayat of Ibri, Al Dhahirah Governorate, to Suhar in North Al Batinah Governorate. It will also feature a lateral connection serving the industrial zone in Ibri.
The new pipeline is expected to improve the reliability and availability of natural gas supplies to key economic regions, facilitating sustainable industrial growth both now and in the future. IGC, the exclusive authority responsible for issuing gas transmission orders in the Sultanate of Oman, has fully approved the project and entrusted its implementation to OQ Gas Networks—the owner and operator of gas transmission infrastructure in the country.
Following a competitive tendering process, OQ Gas Networks awarded the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to Petrojet & Partners, valued at RO 105 million. The pipeline supply contract was awarded to Jindal Saw Limited. The project is scheduled for completion within 24 months.
Once operational, the pipeline will expand the national gas network by 4.5 per cent and account for approximately 9.5 per cent of the regulated asset base, underscoring its significance to Oman’s energy infrastructure.
Abdulrahman bin Humaid al Yahyaei, CEO of Integrated Gas Company, described the initiative as a pivotal milestone in the company's strategy to develop a flexible, efficient, and future-ready national gas network. He highlighted the project's role in meeting growing industrial energy needs while reinforcing Oman’s position as a regional energy hub.
Al Yahyaei added that the project underscores IGC’s commitment to establishing a dependable energy system that aligns with Oman’s industrial and economic objectives. It will stimulate investment, promote in-country value, create job opportunities, and support the transition to clean energy.
He noted that the pipeline will supply Suhar Industrial Port with around 13 million cubic metres of gas per day, addressing the requirements of future industrial projects. A portion of the gas will also be allocated to Ibri Industrial City to support its upcoming development plans. — ONA
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