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Will Marsa LNG project be a green light in Oman?

Green light for the Marsa LNG project in Oman! On April 21, 2024, TotalEnergies and OQ (Oman National Oil Company) announced the final investment decision for the Marsa LNG project, which will be capable of producing one million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year, mainly for the shipping sector.

How much oil does totalenergies produce in Oman?

In the first quarter 2024, TotalEnergies’ production in Oman was 61 kboe/d. TotalEnergies produces oil in Block 6 (4%), natural gas in Block 10 (26.55% via Marsa LNG LLC) as well as LNG through its participation in the Oman LNG (5.54%)/Qalhat LNG (2.04% via Oman LNG) liquefaction complex with an overall capacity of 11.4 Mtpa.

How does totalenergies contribute to the development of renewables in Oman?

TotalEnergies also contributes to the development of renewables in the country, such as the largest solar photovoltaic system built to provide power for a desalination plant in Oman (17 MWp – 30,000 MWh/y), in a joint-venture with Veolia, which began commercial operation in April 2023. TotalEnergies, the world’s third largest LNG player

How does Marsa LNG work?

Ships are bunkered with LNG at bunkering hubs, which resemble large-scale service stations. The Marsa LNG site will bring together the LNG liquefaction plant and a jetty for accommodating bunkering vessels, as well as LNG tankers for exporting the remaining LNG.

What will Marsa LNG project do in Block 10?

The Marsa LNG project in Block 10 will build a 1 Mt/y capacity LNG liquefaction plant in the Port of Sohar. The production is expected to start by the first quarter of 2028, primarily intended to serve the marine fuel market (LNG bunkering) in the Gulf.

How much natural gas will Marsa provide for Mabrouk LNG plant?

According to TotalEnergies’ press statement, 150mn cubic feet per day of natural gas, coming from the 33.19% interest held by Marsa in the Mabrouk North-East field on onshore Block 10, will provide the required feedstock for the LNG plant.