The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has announced its plan to develop an additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) train with a capacity of 3.8 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) at Qalhat Industrial Complex in the Wilayat of Sur, South A’Sharqiyah Governorate.
The move comes as part of Oman’s continuous commitment to contribute to energy security in response to the growing demand on green energy
The strategic expansion will boost Oman’s production of LNG to 15.2 MTPA, optimise the utilisation of the country’s available discovered volumes of natural gas resources, while enhancing its LNG export capabilities.
The Government is now progressing with finalising the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) Study for this new LNG train project. This critical step is expected to pave the way for the project’s Final Investment Decision (FID).
“The addition of a new LNG train is a key component of Oman’s strategy to solidify its position as a leading producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas in the global market,” said Eng. Salem Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals.
“By leveraging our existing infrastructure and resources, we aim to capitalise on the growing demand for clean energy sources while also contributing to the diversification and long-term sustainability of Oman’s economy.”
The project is expected to be completed and operational by 2029, helping to meet the growing global demand for LNG.
It is worth noting that LNG is considered to be a key contributor to the local economy, with Oman LNG and Qalhat LNG maintaining stellar reputations in the global market