MUSCAT : OQ Gas Networks SAOG (OQGN), the exclusive operator of Oman’s Natural Gas Transmission Network, is set to inaugurate the “Saib Project”—a new 208 km gas pipeline in Dhofar Governorate on the forthcoming August 26.
This was unveiled during a media meet held by the company at the W Hotel in Muscat.
This strategic growth project aims to increase the gas network’s capacity in Dhofar Governorate, addressing the growing demand for natural gas to keep pace with population increase, urban development and economic growth.
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As a result, the gas network’s capacity will increase by 60% from 10 to 16 million cubic meters per day.
The inauguration ceremony will be held under the patronage of HH Sayyid Marwan Turki Al Said, Governor of Dhofar, along with government officials, community leaders, OQGN Board of Directors and key stakeholders and contractors.
The project consists of two loops: Loop 1 – 32 KM at Hubara, in the wilayat of Haima and Loop 2 – 175 KM from Harweel to Raysut station in Salalah with a total of 208 km of 32- inch pipeline alongside the existing 24-inch pipeline.
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