Muscat: Marking 25 years of leadership in energy transportation, OQ Gas Networks SAOG (OQGN), the exclusive transporter and operator of the Sultanate of Oman’s natural gas transmission network, celebrated its silver jubilee. The occasion was marked with a special ceremony under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, and attended by a number of Excellencies, the honored members of the State Council, representatives from the Oman Investment Authority, along with senior officials from military and government entities, OQGN’s Board of Directors, as well as chief executives, partners, and employees.
Since its establishment in 2000, OQGN has played a dynamic role in strengthening energy availability, economic development, and industrial growth by managing and transporting natural gas with efficiency and high reliability. Under the slogan “25 Years of Energizing the Nation” the celebration reflects a journey of achievements across the energy value chain and gas transmission infrastructure, while highlighting its ambitious future vision aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and the Oman Net Zero 2050 strategy through sustainable practices, digital transformation, and energy transition.
On this occasion, Ashraf Al Mamari, OQ Group CEO, said: “OQGN is a key asset within the OQ Group and the lifeline of Sultanate of Oman economy, playing a central role in transporting energy from production sites to consumption points, thereby enabling sustainable economic growth across industrial, logistics, oil & gas, and petrochemical sectors in the Sultanate.”
Eng. Ayad bin Ali Al Balushi, OQGN Chairman, added: “OQGN represents an authentic Omani success story, woven over a quarter of a century of continuous work and innovation. Over the years, OQGN has demonstrated its ability to overcome challenges and manage the gas transmission network from the far north to the far south of the Sultanate, achieving high performance indicators with gas availability rates reaching 99.9% through efficient and reliable operations.”
Eng. Mansoor bin Ali Al Abdali, OQGN CEO, remarked: “OQGN journey is an inspiring 25-year story that began with a single pipeline and has grown into a dynamic network spanning 4,235 KM, including 3 compressor stations and 26 gas supply stations, connecting the Sultanate of Oman governorates. As a listed company on the Muscat Stock Exchange, OQGN reinforces principles of competitiveness, transparency, and governance. The success of this journey is attributed to teamwork, determination, and the commitment of our employees and partners, supported through a strong corporate culture and safety, health, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence.
The silver jubilee also provided an opportunity to honor the skills, expertise, and dedication of employees who have been at the heart of OQGN’s success since its inception in 2000. Today, the company proudly employs about 470 staff members, with more than 94% of Omanization rate.
At its silver jubilee, OQGN reaffirms the efficiency of its operations and reliability of its network, having transported about 43 billion cubic meters of natural gas. The company’s total assets reached 1.1 billion OMR, while dividends distributed in 2024 rose to more than 46 million OMR. OQGN advanced its sustainability agenda, reducing emissions by 45% compared to 2021 and worked on15 social contribution programmes. These results reflect the company’s commitment to combining operational excellence with sustainable value, while reinforcing Oman’s position as a regional energy hub and an active partner in the transition towards a low-carbon future.`
Source:
Oman Observer
