[Haichuan Overseas Engineering] Oman invests $1.6 billion in Marsa LNG project
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Sinochem wins contract for first offshore LNG refueling center project in Middle East, according to China Infrastructure News dated May 15, 2025. Recently, Sinochem’s Sanhua Construction won the contract for the general construction work of the first phase of the MARSA LNG project in Oman. Located in Musandam Port, Oman, the project will, upon completion, become one of the world’s LNG plants with the lowest carbon intensity (carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP), and it will also make Musandam the first LNG refueling center in the Middle East. With an investment of $1.6 billion, this project will be able to serve ships passing by and cover the entire Middle East as well as the Indian Ocean shipping routes. It will not only accelerate the transition toward lower carbon emissions in the global shipping industry but also help upgrade Oman’s energy industry chain, speeding up the achievement of Oman’s vision goals for 2040. It will create employment opportunities in various sectors such as local shipbuilding, port logistics, and equipment manufacturing, and it will attract international maritime service companies to settle in the Sohar Free Zone, thereby helping the region shift from merely exporting resources to providing high-value services.
Construction of the civil works for Oman’s MARSA liquefied natural gas project, undertaken by China National Chemical Third Construction Company, commenced on August 4, 2025, at 11:00 | Source: People’s Daily Online – Anhui Channel. Recently, a groundbreaking ceremony was held at the Suhar Port site for the civil works of this important energy project, carried out by China National Chemical Third Construction Company’s Oman branch, marking the official start of its implementation. Since winning the project bid, the Oman-based company has adhered to the principles of \"high standards, strict requirements, and strong commitment to contract fulfillment.\" It quickly assembled an experienced and highly competent management and construction team, developed a highly feasible construction plan, and coordinated various high-quality resources effectively. In this way, it carried out all the preparatory work required for commencement in a comprehensive, systematic, and thorough manner, including obtaining construction permits, arranging personnel and equipment, planning for safety and quality, providing technical instructions, and ensuring logistical support. Thanks to its efficient execution capabilities and meticulous management skills, the project team won unanimous praise from the client and the general contractor. This has laid a solid foundation for the smooth progress of the project, for further cooperation in the future, and for expanding China Chemical Sanhua Construction’s presence in Oman’s high-end energy market. It has also enabled the company to build valuable reputational assets, enhancing its reputation even further. Oman’s MARSA LNG project is a key component of Oman’s strategy for adjusting its energy structure and diversifying its economy, and it is located in the heart of Suqar Port, a strategic energy hub. Upon completion, the project will become one of the liquefied natural gas plants with the lowest carbon intensity in the world, helping Suqar to become the first liquefied natural gas refueling center in the Middle East. It will also contribute to the optimization and upgrading of the local energy industry chain, enabling a shift away from a reliance on single-resource exports toward higher-value service sectors. The project will also significantly boost the development of various industries such as the local shipbuilding sector (including the construction of LNG refueling ships), port logistics, and equipment manufacturing. It will also attract international maritime service companies to settle in the Suqar Free Trade Zone, thereby providing strong impetus for its sustainable economic growth.
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