IGC Approves Major Gas Pipeline Project to Support Industrial Demand in Oman

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The Integrated Gas Company (IGC) has approved a major gas pipeline project to meet the increasing industrial demand in Suhar Port and Ibri, Oman. The project involves the construction of a 193-kilometer pipeline from Fahud in Ibri to Suhar, featuring a lateral connection serving the industrial zone in Ibri. The new pipeline is expected to improve the reliability and availability of natural gas supplies, facilitating sustainable industrial growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project includes the construction of a 42-inch diameter pipeline spanning 193 kilometers from Fahud to Suhar, with a lateral connection serving the industrial zone in Ibri.
  • The pipeline is expected to improve the reliability and availability of natural gas supplies to key economic regions, facilitating sustainable industrial growth.
  • The project has been entrusted to OQ Gas Networks, with Petrojet and Partners awarded the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract valued at RO 105 million.
  • Jindal Saw Limited was awarded the pipeline supply contract, with the project scheduled for completion within 24 months.
  • The pipeline will expand the national gas network by 4.5% and account for approximately 9.5% of the regulated asset base.
  • The project will supply Suhar Port with around 13 million cubic meters 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.
  • The project is expected to stimulate investment, promote in-country value, create job opportunities, and support the transition to clean energy.
  • Abdulrahman al Yahyaei, CEO of Integrated Gas Company, highlighted the project's role in meeting growing industrial energy needs while reinforcing Oman's position as a regional energy hub.

Statistics:

  • 193 kilometers: The length of the pipeline from Fahud to Suhar.
  • 42-inch diameter: The diameter of the pipeline.
  • RO 105 million: The value of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract awarded to Petrojet and Partners.
  • 4.5%: The increase in the national gas network due to the project.
  • 9.5%: The proportion of the regulated asset base that the project will account for.
  • 13 million cubic meters: The amount of gas per day that will be supplied to Suhar Port.

Sources:

  • "IGC approves major gas pipeline project to support industrial demand in Oman" (Source: Integrated Gas Company press release, date not specified)