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Oman denies plans to sell natural gas shares ahead of major energy conference and sustainability week

Dr. Saleh bin Ali Al Anbouri, Director General of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, has confirmed that Oman has no intention to sell shares in its natural gas production fields, countering recent circulating reports as inaccurate.

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Sunday, May 11, 2025

MUSCAT : His statement comes on the eve of the Oman Petroleum and Energy Exhibition and Conference (OPEEC) and Oman Sustainability Week 2025, set to officially open on Monday, May 12, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.



To be held under the supervision and follow-up of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, the events are scheduled to continue until May 14, 2025, showcasing the Sultanate’s ongoing achievements and reinforcing its position as a key leader in the energy sector and sustainable development.



Dr. Anbouri noted that the circulating news about selling shares in natural gas fields is inaccurate, as the Ministry is keen to enhance the efficiency of operational processes. it is also seeking to attract global technical and investment expertise through well-thought-out partnerships that focus on transferring knowledge and enhancing added value within the Sultanate of Oman – without compromising ownership or sovereignty of strategic national assets.

“The Ministry also continues to closely monitor the implementation of major development projects in gas fields, in line with global best practices in terms of sustainability and financing. We note that the circulating reports regarding the sale of shares in natural gas fields are inaccurate,” stated a Ministry announcement.

Dr. Al Anbouri also explained that the Ministry continues to follow up on the implementation of major development projects in gas fields in line with global best practices in terms of sustainability and financing. These are based on a solid financial base and well-thought-out investment plans that keep pace with the aspirations of the next phase, without the need to divest from natural gas-producing assets.

The Ministry affirms its full commitment to the principles of transparency and accountability, and continues to coordinate with all local and international partners to serve the interests of the Sultanate of Oman and enhance its position as a trusted regional hub in the energy sector.

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