Petroleum Development Oman

Petroleum Development Oman is the foremost exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. It accounts for more than 90% of the country's crude-oil production and nearly all of its natural-gas supply. The company is owned by the Government of Oman (which has a 60% interest), Royal Dutch Shell (which has a 34% interest), Total (which has a 4% interest), and Partex (which has a 2% interest). The first economic find of oil was made in 1962, and the first consignment of oil was exported in 1967.

Oman Chamber of Commerce & Industry

The OCCI is a public utility organization whose goals are to regulate the trade and industrial interests, their representation, development and act to defend them in various fields. The OCCI makes all possible efforts to stimulate the country's economic activity through its active and continuous participation in implementing various development plans aimed at diversifying the inflow sources of the national income. This is achieved by encouraging the private sector companies and establishments to set up and execute industrial, agricultural and commercial development projects.

Al Sulaimi Group
The Al Sulaimi Group of companies started in 1970. The Group covers a wide range of industries and services. ASG activities offer engineering and industrial solutions in many domains such as welding & cutting, fire & safety, security systems, automotive workshops, industrial and construction equipment & consumables, Oil & Gas, NDT inspection, metal fabrication yards and maintenance and repair workshops. Additionally, it caters to other businesses though associate companies under the management of experienced partners, such as industrial catering, infrastructure contracting and carpentry & interiors.

Technical Trading Co. LLC
Technical Trading Co. LLC has its marketing and service facilities located in Muscat. The company’s operations commenced in the year 1970 with branches in Sohar and Salalah. It is the flagship company of the Al Sulaimi Group and it is one of the largest marketing organizations of engineering and industrial products, catering to the need of various industries in Oman. Over the years, the company has built a reputation for quality and commitment to help customers by introducing latest technologies and products.

Bronze Sponsors

International Business Development Co. LLC
IBD was formed to cater for the needs of the energy sector in the Sultanate of Oman for more than a decade ago. The company provides solutions for the oil and gas, and water industries. Four divisions were established within IBD to serve the industry based on strong capabilities and broad understanding of the market. In general, IBD is proud to be an extended partner to international companies that seek business support in Oman and beyond.

Oman Oil Company
Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C. (OOC) is a commercial company wholly owned by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. The company was incorporated in 1996 to pursue investment opportunities in the energy sector both inside and outside Oman. Through participation in energy and energy related projects, the company plays an important role in the Sultanate's efforts to diversify the Omani economy and to promote Omani and foreign private sector investment. Outside Oman, the Company is actively pursuing commercial ventures in the energy value chain to provide an alternate source of revenue for the Government of Oman.

Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo & Co.
Established in Bahrain way back in 1890, Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo & Co. is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region. The company has been operating extensively in the United Arab Emirates and Oman since the early 1960s. Starting out initially in the trading and shipping business, it has grown over the years to become a diversified business conglomerate whose activities encompass travel and shipping, machinery and industrial chemicals, oil & gas, power and industrial projects, as well as cargo services and exhibition services.

InterContinental Muscat
InterContinental Muscat is a 35-acre oasis in the heart of the city’s premier residential, government and diplomatic quarter. The hotel provides gracious hospitality in the Omani capital. The business and commercial district is close by, as are must-see sights including the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Bait Al Zubair Museum and Amouage Perfume Factory. For shoppers, the Muttrah Souk is the essence of Muscat.

Conference Organiser

Society of Petroleum Engineers

The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is a not-for-profit professional association whose members are engaged in energy resources development and production. SPE serves 79,000-plus members from more than 115 countries worldwide. SPE is a key resource for technical knowledge related to the oil and gas exploration and production industry and provides services through its publications, conferences, workshops, forums, and member-service programmes. SPE is the industry-acknowledged information source for books and technical journals composed of member-generated content and peer-reviewed papers.

Pipeline Magazine

Pipeline magazine, a monthly English publication, is the highest circulating energy magazine in the Middle East. Published by Reflex Publishing, Pipeline has been delivering credible and up-to-date information throughout the region for 13 years. Pipeline has established a reputation as the definitive guide for the upcoming opportunities and challenges in the oil and gas industry. Every month Pipeline highlights regional and international news; comment and analysis from industry leaders; interviews with key decision makers; rig and product updates; and coverage of all the industry’s top events worldwide.

Arab Oil & Gas Magazine 

The Arab Oil & Gas Magazine, published monthly in Arabic and in English since 1965 by the Arab Petroleum Research Center (APRC), offers technical news, statistics and information on the plans and projects of national and international companies involved in the region's upstream and downstream sectors. The APRC is the leading private and independent center for periodicals, surveys and country reports on the oil & gas industry in the Middle East and North Africa. Its staff is experts specialized in energy issues. The APRC also acts as a consultant to oil producing countries and to international oil companies.

Gulf Oil and Gas
Gulf Oil and Gas (GOG) is the gateway to the oil and gas markets in the eastern hemisphere. Gulf Oil and Gas attracts thousands of professional regular visitors each day. With 50% of our audience defining themselves as engineers and another 25% in managerial roles, we deliver a captive audience of professionals responsible for specifying projects and making purchasing decisions. GOG 3D Projects service tracks information for 2000+ projects across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. GOG career center is dedicated to assisting organizations in building their engineering and technical resources.

Oil & Gas News 

OGN is the only weekly industry journal covering the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim. Published by Al Hilal Group, the leading trade publisher in the region, OGN provides a unique and authoritative news and information service to individuals and organisations with a serious interest in all aspects of oil, gas and related industries. OGN carries news stories covering exploration, production, refining, petrochemicals and country reports as well as extensive reviews of major players in the industry, tenders, contracts and projects.

Oil Review Middle East

Oil Review Middle East, launched in 1997, is published six times a year. It covers the E&P, upstream and downstream petroleum industry from the GCC states and Iran to North Africa and the Caspian. Each issue contains industry news, country reports, sector surveys, technical feature articles, exhibition and conference previews and news of the latest industry developments and product launches. Oil Review combines authoritative editorial content with an unrivalled circulation throughout the region and is the magazine of choice among industry advertisers.

Upstream
Upstream is an award-winning global oil & gas newspaper, published weekly and solely available on a subscription basis at an annual subscription fee of US$950. Upstream's influential readers are willing to pay for quality, that's the philosophy. With an experienced team of 26 reporters located around the world, Upstream can provide the unbiased, independent journalism that readers praise so highly. Upstream has firmly established itself as the leading source of quality news in the international oil and gas industry.

Zawya  

Zawya focuses on the developing business and investment environments in the Middle East. The company provides services that enable professionals to identify, assess, monitor and help generate business and investment opportunities in both the public and private markets. Thousands of premium members use Zawya’s information resources, technology applications and online network to better connect to opportunities across the GCC, Levant, Iraq and North Africa. Zawya operates through two separate divisions, Professional Investors and Business Development Services, specifically set to empower members according to their needs either with respect to investment or business opportunities.