Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:12:30 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192507/business/energy/omans-al-baleed-backs-co-to-chemicals-venture Al Baleed Petrochemical says Salalah is a strong candidate for the first commercial-scale deployment of Carbeau's technology outside Europe (Picture for illustration only). Al Baleed Petrochemical says Salalah is a strong candidate for the first commercial-scale deployment of Carbeau's technology outside Europe (Picture for illustration only). Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:30:23 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192485/business/energy/oq-to-divest-stake-in-majis-industrial-services Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:36:03 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192445/business/energy/carbon-reduction-to-enhance-omans-investment-appeal-moem The revised regulatory framework seeks to transform Oman's target of reducing emissions by 33 per cent by 2035 into tradable investment opportunities through carbon credits. The revised regulatory framework seeks to transform Oman's target of reducing emissions by 33 per cent by 2035 into tradable investment opportunities through carbon credits. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:29:11 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192443/business/energy/oman-launches-research-initiative-to-boost-eor A key pillar of the programme is the evaluation of CO₂-based EOR, including its integration with CCUS systems. A key pillar of the programme is the evaluation of CO₂-based EOR, including its integration with CCUS systems. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:26:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192442/business/energy/global-lng-trade-hits-record-in-2025 A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker is tugged towards a thermal power station in Futtsu, east of Tokyo, Japan. — Reuters A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker is tugged towards a thermal power station in Futtsu, east of Tokyo, Japan. — Reuters Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:24:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192441/business/energy/saudi-weighs-red-sea-pipeline-expansion General view of Aramco's oil field in the Empty Quarter, Shaybah, Saudi Arabia. — Reuters General view of Aramco's oil field in the Empty Quarter, Shaybah, Saudi Arabia. — Reuters Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:23:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192379/business/energy/national-critical-minerals-strategy-vital-for-oman-report The success of Oman's energy transition hinges on developing the material and industrial foundations needed to sustain them: Report The success of Oman's energy transition hinges on developing the material and industrial foundations needed to sustain them: Report Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:36:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192376/business/energy/oil-falls-after-opec-agrees-to-raise-output-targets An Iraqi worker operates valves in Nihran Bin Omar field north of Basra, Iraq. — Reuters An Iraqi worker operates valves in Nihran Bin Omar field north of Basra, Iraq. — Reuters Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:32:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192318/business/energy/oman-plans-four-1-gw-mega-solar-projects Mega 1 GW solar schemes are planned at Adam, Al Kamil (Phase II), Thamrait and Mahadha. Mega 1 GW solar schemes are planned at Adam, Al Kamil (Phase II), Thamrait and Mahadha. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:31:04 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192317/business/energy/pdo-signs-ro-35-million-social-investment-deals The agreements form part of the company's broader social investment strategy and its "Journey of Transformation, For Oman" programme. The agreements form part of the company's broader social investment strategy and its "Journey of Transformation, For Oman" programme. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:28:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192316/business/energy/omans-q1-gdp-rises-26-to-ro-97-billion Oil activities increased by 4.6 per cent year-on-year to RO 3.035 billion. Oil activities increased by 4.6 per cent year-on-year to RO 3.035 billion. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:28:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192315/business/energy/oqs-steps-programme-builds-student-leaders The programme is one of OQ’s social investment programmes, designed to support school students in developing their character and strengthening their leadership and life skills. The programme is one of OQ’s social investment programmes, designed to support school students in developing their character and strengthening their leadership and life skills. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:27:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192312/business/energy/opec-raises-august-output-by-188000-bpd Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:24:12 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192192/business/energy/oil-down-third-straight-day-after-doha-talks Brent could move back towards $80/b or higher. Brent could move back towards $80/b or higher. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:07:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192123/business/energy/new-digital-initiative-to-advance-supply-chain-management-in-omans-energy-sector Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:57:57 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192072/business/energy/indias-lt-to-handle-feed-for-meranti-steel-project-in-oman HBI plant of the kind that is proposed to be established at Duqm SEZ. HBI plant of the kind that is proposed to be established at Duqm SEZ. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:30:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192026/business/energy/imtidad-opens-new-opportunities-for-omani-renewable-companies The Imtidad initiative allows households and businesses to benefit from solar energy without installing panels on their own properties. The Imtidad initiative allows households and businesses to benefit from solar energy without installing panels on their own properties. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:03:59 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1192024/business/energy/oman-lng-ships-first-cargo-aboard-muscat-lng The deployment of Muscat LNG expands Oman's LNG shipping capacity and reflects closer collaboration between the country's energy, maritime and logistics sectors. The deployment of Muscat LNG expands Oman's LNG shipping capacity and reflects closer collaboration between the country's energy, maritime and logistics sectors. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:59:36 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191814/business/energy/igc-signs-spot-gas-market-pacts-to-spur-omans-industry Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:15:16 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191767/business/energy/work-begins-on-omans-latest-550m-petrochemicals-project Sohar Petrochemicals will be established at dual locations within Sohar Port and Sohar Freezone (Picture for illustration). Sohar Petrochemicals will be established at dual locations within Sohar Port and Sohar Freezone (Picture for illustration). Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:06:39 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191709/business/energy/nama-pwp-launches-rfq-for-ro-400-million-solar-ipps Adam Solar IPP and Sinaw Solar IPP are designated as Projects Number 11 and 12 under PWP’s renewable energy roadmap. Adam Solar IPP and Sinaw Solar IPP are designated as Projects Number 11 and 12 under PWP’s renewable energy roadmap. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191707/business/energy/oman-sets-2029-timeline-for-sustainability-disclosure-standards Participants attend the FSA’s panel discussion on the phased implementation of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 sustainability disclosure standards in Muscat. Participants attend the FSA’s panel discussion on the phased implementation of IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 sustainability disclosure standards in Muscat. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:13:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191705/business/energy/oqep-inks-pact-with-pertamina-hulu-energi Representatives of OQEP and Pertamina Hulu Energi at the MoU signing. Representatives of OQEP and Pertamina Hulu Energi at the MoU signing. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:59:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191642/business/energy/oman-lifts-development-spending-by-38-as-project-delivery-accelerates Infrastructure received RO 682 million in 2025, or 43 per cent of total development spending. Infrastructure received RO 682 million in 2025, or 43 per cent of total development spending. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:27:14 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191641/business/energy/north-oman-solar-project-successfully-energised Technical staff of the OQAE - TotalEnergies JV marking the project’s successful energisation earlier this week. Technical staff of the OQAE - TotalEnergies JV marking the project’s successful energisation earlier this week. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:25:42 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191628/business/energy/iran-war-triggers-global-race-to-build-oil-reserves-bousso Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:51:52 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191575/business/energy/oman-weighing-domestic-gas-pricing-reform-igc Gas allocation is guided by national interest: IGC Gas allocation is guided by national interest: IGC Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:21:55 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191495/business/energy/oil-shipments-gather-pace-in-hormuz Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran. — Reuters Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran. — Reuters Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:26:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191494/business/energy/enegix-global-to-power-omans-first-national-digital-mining-pool Oman is estimated to account for around 3 per cent of global Bitcoin network hashrate Oman is estimated to account for around 3 per cent of global Bitcoin network hashrate Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:23:46 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191468/business/energy/oil-falls-to-lowest-since-after-ceasefire-deal-signed T​here Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, hours after US President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran to end the war that has disrupted global energy supplies. T​here Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, hours after US President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran to end the war that has disrupted global energy supplies. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:07:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191411/business/energy/oil-slides-on-iran-supply-hopes-bond-yields-pushed-lower-before-warsh-debut Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:13:08 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191369/business/energy/jet-fuel-output-in-oman-rises-109 Sales of regular petrol rises 0.2 per cent and premium petrol sales increases to 6.5 per cent. Sales of regular petrol rises 0.2 per cent and premium petrol sales increases to 6.5 per cent. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:19:54 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191350/business/energy/oman-crude-drops-to-7299-as-global-oil-prices-slide midhunraj@omaninfo.om (Midhun Raj) Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:22:49 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191236/business/energy/igc-plans-for-long-term-gas-growth Large-scale energy-intensive projects are expected to significantly reshape long-term gas demand in Oman (Picture for illustration). Large-scale energy-intensive projects are expected to significantly reshape long-term gas demand in Oman (Picture for illustration). Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:33:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191213/business/energy/national-gas-saudi-unit-zamil-win-lpg-licences Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:16:37 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191172/business/energy/oman-boosts-oil-output-steadily-lowers-emission Efforts are aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and the national target to achieve net zero by 2050. Efforts are aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and the national target to achieve net zero by 2050. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:22:13 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191171/business/energy/opaz-strengthens-focus-on-specialised-industries OPAZ is pursuing a strategy that assigns a distinct economic and industrial identity to each zone. OPAZ is pursuing a strategy that assigns a distinct economic and industrial identity to each zone. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:21:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191165/business/energy/nexant-tapped-for-omifco-expansion-pre-feasibility-study The proposed expansion will contribute to the doubling of the current ammonia and urea production capacity of OMIFCO at an estimated cost of $2.9 billion. The proposed expansion will contribute to the doubling of the current ammonia and urea production capacity of OMIFCO at an estimated cost of $2.9 billion. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:13:27 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191164/business/energy/chinese-firms-back-omans-solar-cyber-ambitions The Orion Solar project will involve an investment of approximately RO 220 million and produce 6 gigawatts of solar cells and 3 gigawatts of solar panels annually. The Orion Solar project will involve an investment of approximately RO 220 million and produce 6 gigawatts of solar cells and 3 gigawatts of solar panels annually. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:12:35 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191089/business/energy/omifco-ipo-opens-door-to-wider-investor-participation OMIFCO is one of Oman’s key industrial companies and plays an important role in the fertiliser sector. OMIFCO is one of Oman’s key industrial companies and plays an important role in the fertiliser sector. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:53:53 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191086/business/energy/renewable-energy-programme-qualifies-50-youth-for-future-jobs The programme seeks to stimulate innovative thinking among participants. The programme seeks to stimulate innovative thinking among participants. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:50:45 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1191084/business/energy/oil-rises-as-traders-digest-us-iran-tensions ​U.S. crude inventories fell by 7.2 million barrels to 426.5 million in the week ended June ​5 ​U.S. crude inventories fell by 7.2 million barrels to 426.5 million in the week ended June ​5 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:49:00 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190899/business/energy/oman-oil-price-climbs-to-9338per-barrel The increase came amid a broader rally in global oil markets. The increase came amid a broader rally in global oil markets. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:59:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190897/business/energy/opec-decision-adjusts-omans-oil-output-ceiling Oman’s crude exports and oil revenues are expected to remain resilient despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Oman’s crude exports and oil revenues are expected to remain resilient despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:56:19 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190831/business/energy/gas-output-in-oman-reaches187-billion-cubic-metres Associated gas production increased by 1.3 per cent to 4.13 billion cubic metres. Associated gas production increased by 1.3 per cent to 4.13 billion cubic metres. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:01:48 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190827/business/energy/opec-eyes-further-output-increase The alliance is likely to raise output targets by around 188,000 barrels per day from July. The alliance is likely to raise output targets by around 188,000 barrels per day from July. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:56:33 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190826/business/energy/oman-oil-exports-rise-despite-lower-prices Oman’s average daily oil output rose by 7.5 per cent to 1.06 million barrels per day. Oman’s average daily oil output rose by 7.5 per cent to 1.06 million barrels per day. Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:55:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190768/business/energy/gasunie-backs-oman-and-europe-hydrogen-corridor Salim al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, meeting with top executives of European clean energy companies on the margins of the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam (Credit: Gasunie) Salim al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, meeting with top executives of European clean energy companies on the margins of the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam (Credit: Gasunie) Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:30:51 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190767/business/energy/duqm-refinery-posts-ro-106-million-ebitda-in-2025 Duqm Refinery has exported more than 19 million tonnes of refined products. Duqm Refinery has exported more than 19 million tonnes of refined products. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:29:41 +0400 https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1190748/business/energy/india-growth-beats-forecasts A salesperson talks to a customer at a jewellery shop in the old quarters of Delhi A salesperson talks to a customer at a jewellery shop in the old quarters of Delhi Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:03:10 +0400