MUSCAT – Speaking to The Arabian Stories on the sidelines of the Oman Petroleum and Energy Show (OPES) and Oman Sustainability Week, which officially began on Monday, May 12 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, His Excellency Al Aufi stated: “We are aiming to send a very strong message that even oil and gas, which everybody says is the contributor to environmental issues, is also cleaning up their act and they are actually becoming a part of the energy transition and the climate issues that we are all managing and dealing with…”

Commenting on the colocation of the OPES and Oman Sustainability Week, he emphasised the importance of a unified front, stating, “We have combined this year the Oman Sustainability Week with the Petroleum and Energy Show, because we realised that most of the participating companies, speakers, and the topics discussed are almost the same. It created a huge momentum…”

The Minister further elaborated on the commitment to sustainability demonstrated at the event. “Last night, we recognised more than 44 organisations, government, academia, private sector, for those who demonstrated sustainability in their businesses and their practices. We expect that number to grow year on year. All of them received reports on areas they can improve on,” he added.
The combined event is hosting over 300 companies from more than 24 countries and is expected to attract over 15,000 visitors. It features dedicated zones on energy transition, e-mobility, and oil and gas, fostering a comprehensive dialogue across all sectors of the energy industry.

With over 200 expert speakers and 900 conference delegates, the event is set to be a landmark gathering for energy professionals, decision-makers, and innovators shaping the future of energy in Oman and beyond.