- Oman launched the Centre for Net-Zero and signed RO 769 million in renewable energy deals to fast-track its 2050 carbon neutrality target.
- OPES 2025 and Sustainability Week unite over 50 nations and showcase Oman’s rising role as a regional leader in clean energy and climate action.
HH Sayyid Taimour bin Asaad al Said, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Oman, inaugurated the Oman Centre for Net-Zero. Operating under the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, the centre will lead the development and regular updates of the national Net-Zero plan. It will also oversee implementation projects, provide advisory support to stakeholders, and refine Oman’s 2050 Net-Zero strategy.
During the inauguration, stakeholders signed several agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs). OQ signed 13 strategic agreements worth more than RO 769 million to support renewable energy projects, advancing Oman’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
The Oman Exhibition and Conference Company, under the supervision of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, organised the Oman Petroleum and Energy Show (OPES) and Oman Sustainability Week 2025.
These events form an integrated platform highlighting the importance of energy security and sustainability and reaffirm Oman’s commitment to a balanced and forward-looking future. The programme includes field visits to sustainability projects in Muscat and other governorates to broaden the event’s local and regional impact.
Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, said that OPES reflects Oman’s vision for a sustainable energy future. It supports efforts to cut carbon emissions and reach Net-Zero targets.
He noted that Oman Sustainability Week aligns with Oman Vision 2040 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Together, they play a vital role in promoting a green circular economy and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.
In addition, he said that these events are vibrant platforms for sharing knowledge, inspiring innovation, and forging strategic partnerships. These collaborations help strengthen national capabilities and build economic resilience.
Furthermore, OPES 2025 and Oman Sustainability Week will feature strategic exhibitions, high-level conferences, expert panel discussions, technical workshops, and site visits.
The event helps Oman accelerate economic growth, diversify its economy, and advance climate action and technology by bringing together global leaders, innovators, and policymakers. The agenda aligns with Oman Vision 2040, the 2050 Net-Zero target, the UN SDGs, and the Paris Agreement.
OPES 2025 and Oman Sustainability Week showcase Oman’s sustainability achievements and reinforce its role as a regional leader in the energy sector.
Over 50 countries are participating in OPES, represented by more than 350 exhibitors and 2,400 delegates worldwide. On this occasion, OQ Exploration and Production signed four contracts worth more than RO 21 million with local companies and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within its concession areas.
OQ also launched the Tamayuz programme in partnership with the Oman Energy Association to train 430 Omani graduates in both technical and non-technical fields, strengthening the nation’s human capital.
Abraj Energy Services signed a drilling contract with Ara Petroleum to drill three wells in Concession Area 44. The contract is expected to generate revenues of RO 1.6 million, with drilling scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2025.