OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), the sole owner and operator of Oman’s national gas transportation system, has announced plans for a significant expansion of its pipeline infrastructure to accommodate increasing gas demand and enable more strategic management of the national gas grid.
According to its 2024 Annual Report, the publicly listed company—part of the government-owned OQ Group—aims to increase the total length of its gas pipeline network by 5.6%, from the current 4,235 km to nearly 4,500 km by 2027. Simultaneously, the company plans to raise its transmission capacity by 13.1%, from 70.48 billion cubic meters (BCM) to nearly 80 BCM.
“OQGN’s strategic growth roadmap aligns with Oman Vision 2040, emphasizing energy diversification, digital transformation, and sustainable development,” the company stated.
The company forecasts that gas demand in Oman will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7% between 2024 and 2030. In 2024, OQGN delivered 42.98 BCM of natural gas—up 3.5% from the previous year—supplying LNG facilities, power and desalination plants, and industrial consumers across the country.
Among its gas suppliers, Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) contributed 56.8% of total supply, via the Unified Shipper, the state-owned Integrated Gas Company (IGC). On the demand side, the LNG sector consumed 41.3% of total gas volumes, followed by industrial and commercial sectors at 27.6%.
To support this growth, OQGN is implementing around 10 infrastructure projects, including two strategic initiatives:
1. Fahud–Suhar Loop Line Project:
This involves constructing a 193-km, 42-inch loop line from the Fahud Compressor Station to Block Valve Station-6 in the Al Dhahirah Governorate. Running parallel to existing 32-inch lines, the project will also include a 2-km, 16-inch spur line to serve the future Ibri Industrial Estate and the expansion of six block valve stations. Upon completion in 2027, the project will increase gas transmission capacity to Suhar by over 26%.
2. Central Rich and Lean Gas Segregation Project (CRL):
This project includes a new gas blending station in central Oman for the segregation of rich and lean gas, alongside the construction of a 65-km, 48-inch loop line from Block Valve Station-9 to the Sur Gas Supply Station (GSS). With an investment of approximately OMR 70.8 million, the initiative will enhance the value of gas supply by optimizing its composition. Portions of the project have already been commissioned.
To support long-term infrastructure planning, OQGN is also rolling out a Long-Term Network Development Plan (LTNDP)—an annually updated, seven-year outlook that evaluates the balance of supply and demand. The plan helps identify infrastructure bottlenecks, guides regulatory and investment decisions, and ensures the network is prepared for rising demand driven by population growth and industrial development. The current LTNDP covers the period from 2024 to 2031.
“These forward-looking initiatives will ensure Oman’s gas infrastructure remains resilient and future-ready, enabling it to meet rising energy demands while supporting national goals of industrial growth and energy sustainability,” the report concluded.