OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), the operator of Oman’s natural gas transmission system, has announced an ambitious plan to build a national CO₂ pipeline network that will anchor three major Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) ecosystems across the country. The initiative forms a core component of Oman’s long-term Net-Zero pathway.
The nationwide framework, detailed in an Information Memorandum published on December 4, 2025, invites local and international companies to participate in developing the CO₂ infrastructure. More than 800 km of pipelines are planned to transport captured CO₂ from industrial emitters to designated storage or utilisation sites.
OQGN said the CCUS roadmap was developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and the Oman Net-Zero Centre (ONZC). In a statement, the largely state-owned company said the new network will “connect emission sources with storage locations” and support Oman’s transition toward a low-carbon economy.
CCUS technology is considered essential for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement and power generation. It involves capturing carbon dioxide from industrial facilities—or directly from the atmosphere—and transporting it for geological storage or productive reuse.
Following extensive market studies, OQGN outlined plans for three CCUS ecosystems:
Northern CCUS Ecosystem
Focused on the expanding Sohar Industrial Area—Oman’s largest emissions cluster—along with regions such as Ibri. It requires securing regular CO₂ feedstock and transporting it through an estimated 300-km pipeline to storage or utilisation sites. The ecosystem is expected to support industrial growth in Sohar, attract low-carbon investments and help manufacturers access low-carbon premiums.
Central CCUS Ecosystem
Designed to serve emitters in Duqm, with potential storage locations in Block 6, Oman’s largest oil concession. The proposed pipeline network spans roughly 200 km.
Southern CCUS Ecosystem
Targeted at the Salalah Industrial Area, routing CO₂ to storage sites in southern Block 6 through an estimated 300-km pipeline network operated by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).
For the Sur Industrial Hub, OQGN noted that market analyses indicate it is more cost-effective to transport CO₂ to nearby sinks. The company is working with Sur-based emitters to identify closer storage or utilisation options.
OQGN said the initiative marks a major step toward building a national carbon-management system capable of supporting Oman’s decarbonisation goals while enabling continued industrial development.