2000
The ‘Spark’:
A nation builds its energy backbone
- The establishment of the Oman Gas Company (SAOC) through Royal Decree 78/2000
- Initial pipelines laid down from Muscat, with a vision to connect production to industry and power national growth
2001 - 2005
Building: Foundations of scale and trust
- SCADA introduced for real-time monitoring
- Omani engineers receive international training
- Gas reaches power, fertilizer, and desalination plants
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Sohar and Salalah pipelines commissioned
700 km to Salalah
300 km to Sohar - 48 km Al Buraimi-UAE pipeline opens regional ties
2006 - 2010
Testing, strengthening, and expanding
- The impact of Cyclones Gonu (2007) and Phet (2010) demonstrates the Company’s capacity for rapid recovery of operations following disaster situations
- 250 km loop-line laid down from Saihrol to BVS9
- New compressors & metering stations installed to secure supply
2011 - 2019
Powering Oman’s industrial growth
- Network now expands across most of Oman’s governorates, powering national aluminium, iron, cement, and petrochemicals industries
- Projects meet global standards
- Automation, predictive maintenance, and smart monitoring systems technologies incorporated
2020 - 2022
Operational excellence
- 99.99% gas availability across the country
- 3 compressor stations & 26 supply chains currently in operation
- A ‘Zero Harm Path’ safety culture
- An Omani workforce of 94%
- 100% Omani senior leadership
- Rising inclusion of women in leadership roles
2023
Largest IPO in Oman history
- X 288 Mn. raised
- 49% public shareholders
- Strategic investors from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Belgium
- Strengthened governance frameworks, transparency and global confidence following IPO
2024
Scaling smart and scaling green
- A pipeline network of 4,235 km achieved
- Production capacity increased by 60%
- AI-driven predictive systems deployed
- 83,000scm gas saved using RTP technology
- 45% emissions reduction
- First ESG rating received
2025 and beyond
The energy transition in action
- Pipelines adapted for green hydrogen and carbon capture
- The Net Zero Pathway launched 42% emissions reduction by 2030 82% reduction by 2040 Net Zero by 2050
- Pipeline expansion beyond 4,700 km
- An annual target of 80bcm
- Incorporation of digital twin, smart sensors, and AI technologies