It was launched in the Wilayat of Salalah under the patronage of Dr Ahmed bin Mohsen Al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality, alongside the presence of several officials.
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MUSCAT: OQGN has launched the third edition of its ‘Keep Safe’ awareness campaign in Dhofar Governorate, to raise awareness about the risks of gatherings and meetings around gas pipelines during the Khareef season.
The campaign was launched in the Wilayat of Salalah under the patronage of HE Dr. Ahmed bin Mohsen Al Ghassani, Chairman of Dhofar Municipality in the presence of several officials.
The ‘Keep Safe’ campaign was launched at three main locations: Attin, Al Mughsayl Beach and Al Hafa Souq.on Tuesday, August 8. It will showcase information about OQGN, the exclusive operator of the gas transportation network in Oman, and enhance individual awareness about health and safety within gas pipeline areas.
The campaign opened with films about OQGN’s vision and its pioneering efforts to develop and manage gas transportation infrastructure in the Sultanate of Oman.
This was followed by guidelines regarding security and safety, which included instructions to refrain from camping or setting up temporary sheds for barbeques and grills, in and around gas pipeline areas.
The campaign also gave information on key existing gas pipeline projects in progress which will add 176.7km to Oman’s infrastructure, in addition to 32.2km of 32-inch pipelines to the South Grid Project. OQGN hosts over 4,030km of pipeline network across the country.
Highlighting the significance of the campaign, Eng. Mansoor Ali Al-Abdali, Managing Director of OQGN, said, “The campaign – for all visitors and tourist in Dhofar – aims to raise individuals’ awareness for the sake of thier own safety and well-being.
“We are implementing the gas pipelines network awareness campaign, entitled “Keep Safe”, to ensure the safety of all visitors to the Dhofar Governorate during the Khareef Season. We also aim to safeguard the pipelines from potential risks during camping, cooking or any other activities that may take place close to these areas,” he added.
He further said the awareness campaign reinforces OQGN’s commitment to enhance safety and well-being in the neighborhoods and villages that host its 4,030 km-long gas pipeline system.
This vast network supplies gas to power plants, water desalination plants, cement and aluminium factories, aluminium smelters, fertiliser and methanol plants, refineries, steel and cement factories, oil companies and more.
OQGN has delivered 99.99+% gas availability over the last 10 years.
Other activities under the ‘Keep Safe’ campaign include the distribution of first aid kits to visitors to Dhofar Governorate. It has also participated in the Traffic Safety Exhibition, organised by the Royal Oman Police (ROP) during the Khareef Season.
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