OMAN GAS COMPANY S.A.O.C. (OGC) - OQ

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Oman Gas Company S.A.O.C. (OGC) is the gas transportation company in Oman delivering natural gas to main economic sectors and major consumers comprising of Domestic, Power and Desalination plants, Fertilizer, Methanol, Petrochemical, Refinery, Steel and Cement plants.

The Company is involved in the transmission and distribution of natural gas, through a large network of gas pipelines, compressor stations and gas supply stations. The Company also provides project management services in pipeline construction.

OGC was established in August 2000 as a closed joint stock company between the Government of Oman represented by the Ministry of Oil & Gas holding 80% of the shares and Oman Oil company holding the remaining 20%. Royal Decree no. 78/2000 has granted the Company concession rights for 27 years to own, construct, maintain and operate natural gas facilities in the Sultanate of Oman. OGC was acquired 100% by Oman Oil Company during 2013.

OGC at a Glance:

Oman Gas Company (OGC) is the Sultanate’s gas transportation company, fully-owned company by Oman Oil Company )S.A.O.C(, delivering natural gas to the vibrant economic sectors and major consumers comprising of Power and Desalination plants, Aluminum Smelters, downstream metal, Fertilizer & Methanol plants, Refineries, Steel and Cement factories and Oil companies.

OGC was established in 2000 by a Royal Decree No. 78/2000 that has granted the Company concession rights to own, construct, maintain and operate natural gas facilities in the Sultanate of Oman.

Since its inception in 2000, OGC has grown in stature and reputation into an integrated enterprise harnessing the power of Oman’s natural gas transportation. The Company employs more than 390 people, of whom 93 % are Omanis. At OGC, we take pride in our Omanisation drive having achieved this milestone which put us at the forefront within the Oil and Gas Industry.

In addition to the Head Office, OGC has five regional operation offices in Mabellah, Sohar, Fahud, Nimr and Salalah and operates in Sur area utilising the Mabellah office. In future, OGC will operate in Duqm Area through gas supply facilities that will be commissioned by 2018. OGC is also responsible for the operational import of the Qatari Dolphin Gas via UAE.

OGC’s gas pipeline network is spread across the country with more than 2500 kilometers of high pressure transmission pipelines and ancillary facilities covering Fahud, Muscat, Sohar, Saih Rawl, and Salalah, and is receiving gas from PDO, PTTEP, Oxy, OOCEP and Dolphin Energy. The Company’s clientele base has reached to more than 37 customers in the power, industrial and oil operation sectors. OGC operates 3 pipeline compressor stations in Fahud, Al Buraimi and Nimr.

The Company’s future focus is on opportunities to optimise the gas value chain for the Country. As we grow our business in above areas, we recognize that we also have an important obligation to increase our In-Country Value contribution as well as to develop the Sultanate’s Small to Medium Enterprises.

Oman Gas Company S.A.O.C (OGC) will perform all activities pertaining to Gas Transportation Facilities and Hydrocarbon Infrastructure Constructions with the commitment to:

Provide a healthy work environment for all employees to conduct their roles and responsibilities.

Develop and provide resources to bring the HSEMS in compliance with ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007.

Provide training to all employees to ensure they understand the hazards and the appropriate controls including policies, procedures and practices.

Ensure a safe workplace for all employees and others who are directly or indirectly under the sphere of influence of OGC.

Protect the environment by minimizing the impact of our day to day activities related to Gas Transportation Facilities and Hydrocarbon Infrastructure Constructions.

Foster a workplace-environment where continual improvement and learning from our mistakes is embraced by all OGC employees.

Oman Gas Company, since it was established by a Royal Decree in 2000, has developed to become among the leading companies in the oil and gas sector participating in the economic development in the Sultanate, being responsible to manage the major natural gas distribution network in Oman.

Oman Gas Company is proud to achieve high gas supply availability to power and desalination plants, heavy and light industries and petrochemicals in addition to exporting gas to UAE until completion of contract and it now imporing the Dolphin gas which connects gas between 3 GCC states: Qatar,UAE and Oman

The Company follows a very transparent and rigorous recruitment process to ensure that the right caliber employees are recruited. Omanisation has reached 95% which is very high for a Company established since 2000. The Company also employs highly competent expatriate employees who support Company operations in terms of passing their knowledge and skills to Omani employees and in operating and maintaining Company facilities.