Strategic fuel storage project, Oman
Name of the Project
Strategic fuel storage project.
Location
Musandam, Oman.
Project Owner/s
Omani global integrated energy group OQ.
Project Description
The project, covering about 100 000 m2, will include storage tanks, a warehouse, a control room, a pump area, a truck loading zone and fire safety systems. The storage facility, which will have a storage capacity of more than 14 500 m3, will serve as a strategic reserve for various fuels, including petrol (91 and 95), oil gas, and jet fuel, ensuring uninterrupted supply during emergencies.
The project includes a fuel tank terminal and a marine facility to receive ships. The terminal will have a platform for receiving products, connected to a pipeline at a depth of about 39 m. The platform will be powered by solar and wind energy. The pipeline will comprise two 31-cm-diamater lines, each 2 km long, and will be accompanied by a parallel fibre-optic cable.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$204-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to be ready to receive products in October 2026, and operational by December of the same year. Full completion is slated for April 2027.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Not disclosed.
Contact Details for Project Information
OQ, tel+968 2457 3100.
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