OQ Gas Networks SAOG, Oman (OQGN) announces that it has successfully secured the approval from the relevant authorities for the execution of a new 42-inch, 193km loop line from Fahud to Sohar.

The strategic project is one of the largest to be sanctioned by OQGN since the implementation of the regulated asset base.

The Project aims to accomodate the expected growth in Sohar and Ibri regions in alignment with Oman’s national energy objectives and OQGN’s long-term infrastructure development plan.

The Project is expected to be completed by 2027 and will an additional capacity of 9 Million Metric Standard Cubic Meter per Day (MMSCMD) to OQGN’s north gas network.