JV Company established to build new Duqm refinery and petrochemical complex

The company, Duqm Refinery and Petrochemical Industries LLC is owned 50/ 50 by OOC and IPIC.

The refinery, which is the first phase of the project, is expected to have a capacity of 230,000 barrels per day and is expected to be completed by 2017. The second phase of the project will see the development of a petrochemical complex.

H.E. Nasser bin Khamis Al Jashmi, Undersecretary of Ministry of Oil & Gas and Chairman of OOC said the development of the refinery and petrochemical complex is considered to be one of the most important investment projects. "It will play a vital role in supporting the oil and petrochemical industries in Oman due to the strategic location of the Duqm area, adjacent to one of the world's key shipping trade routes. The commitment showed by the two companies emphasises the importance of the project in verifying the income of Oman and providing job opportunities to Omanis."

H.E. Khadem Al Qubaisi, Managing Director of IPIC, commented: "This project is a very important project for our two countries.. We are determined to put all necessary efforts to see the project is successfully commissioned in 2017 and there is no doubt our solid partnership with Oman Oil Company gives us confidence in achieving that."