Muscat: The newly approved project involves the construction of a 193-kilometre, 42-inch diameter natural gas pipeline stretching from Fahud in the Wilayat of Ibri (Al Dhahirah Governorate) to Sohar in North Al Batinah, with an additional branch line serving Ibri’s industrial area.

IGC, the exclusive authority overseeing gas transmission orders in the Sultanate of Oman, has entrusted OQ Gas Networks with the pipeline’s implementation. Following a competitive tender, the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract, valued at RO 105 million, was awarded to Petrojet & Partners, while pipeline supply will be managed by Jindal Saw Limited. The project is slated for completion within 24 months.

Abdulrahman bin Humaid Al Yahyai, CEO of IGC, described the initiative as a “strategic milestone” that will enhance the flexibility, efficiency, and resilience of Oman’s national gas network. He noted that the pipeline will increase the total length of the network by 4.5% and account for around 9.5% of the regulated asset base, highlighting its national importance.

Once operational, the pipeline will deliver approximately 13 million cubic meters of gas per day to the Sohar Industrial Port to power upcoming projects, with a portion allocated to support industrial developments in Ibri. The project is expected to stimulate investment, generate local job opportunities, and accelerate Oman’s transition to cleaner energy solutions.