Oman expanding LNG facility

Oman plans to add another LNG train at the Qalhat complex. (Image: Government of Oman)

The government of Oman plans to develop an additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) train with a capacity of 3.8 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA) at Qalhat Industrial Complex in South Sharqiyah Governorate.

The strategic expansion will boost Oman’s production of LNG to 15.2 MTPA, optimize the utilization of the country’s available discovered volumes of natural gas resources, while enhancing its LNG export capabilities, the government said.

The government is now progressing with finalizing the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) Study for this new LNG train project. This critical step is expected to pave the way for the project’s Final Investment Decision (FID).

“The addition of a new LNG train is a key component of Oman’s strategy to solidify its position as a leading producer and exporter of liquefied natural gas in the global market,” said H.E. Salem Al Aufi, minister of Energy and Minerals. “By leveraging our existing infrastructure and resources, we aim to capitalize on the growing demand for clean energy sources while also contributing to the diversification and long-term sustainability of Oman’s economy.”

The project is expected to be completed and operational by 2029, helping to meet the growing global demand for LNG.

Image: Oman

Oman plans ti add a new liquefaction train at its three-train Qalhat complex by 2029.