The estimated cost of the second phase is three million Omani Rials (OMR 3 million) and the park is set to be a public facility, attracting residents and visitors of Sur and South Sharqiyah Governorate in general.
Sur, Oman: As part of its efforts to preserve the environment’s unique biodiversity and transform the coastal landscape of Sur, Oman LNG signed a pivotal agreement with South Sharqiyah Governor’s Office to fund Sur Public Park.
The estimated cost of the second phase is three million Omani Rials (OMR 3 million) and the park is set to be a public facility, attracting residents and visitors of Sur and South Sharqiyah Governorate in general.
It is planned to operate as a self-sustaining enterprise, providing exceptional opportunities for entrepreneurship. Additionally, the park will boost the tourism sector in this magnificent and historic governorate.
The Sur Public Park, a new tourist destination, includes a number of facilities such as children’s playground, an amphitheater, a public library, butterfly garden, sports fields, an event square and a pedestrianised pond.
This project is positioned to tie-in well with Oman 2040 Vision and is aligned with the “People and Society” pillar of the pivotal Oman 2040 Vision, which aims to develop the health aspect of the society. Additionally, it addresses the family and community wellbeing and health objectives of this pillar. The latest initiative will also advance the company’s effort to boost its environmental performance.
The agreement builds on earlier support where Oman LNG had funded detailed consultancy services for the design phase of the park, taking into consideration a number of important factors to accommodate the needs of its local community.
Commenting on this signing, Hamed Al Naamany, CEO of Oman LNG, said: “We feel privileged to pursue this project that will provide many opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to invest and grow new businesses and community for recreation.
It is, by all means, an environment-friendly project that comes to raise awareness of nature-based carbon offset and enhance the touristic infrastructure in South Sharqiyah”.
The Sur Public Park, a new tourist destination, includes a number of facilities such as children’s playground, an amphitheater, a public library, butterfly garden, sports fields, an event square and a pedestrianised pond.
Since inception, Oman LNG strives to finance different recreational and touristic projects in Oman and South Sharqiyah Governorate in particular. Recently, Oman LNG inaugurated the Fatah Al Khair Centre in Sur, which helped to preserve the city’s ancient maritime history.
Oman LNG LLC
- Oman Liquefied Natural Gas LLC (Oman LNG) is a joint venture established by a Royal Decree in 1994 and operates under the laws of the Sultanate of Oman. The joint venture has a shareholding structure comprising the Oman Investment Authority (51%), Shell Gas B.V (30%), Total S.A. (5.54%), Korea LNG (5%), Mitsubishi Corporation (2.77%), Mitsui & Co. (2.77%), PTTEP (Oman) E&P Corporation 2%, and Itochu (0.92%).
- The Company engages in the business of producing and selling Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and its by-product, Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs). The company undertakes project operations and related activities essential to liquefy, store, transport and market Oman’s natural gas and to deliver LNG to customers. The Company’s activities contribute to the Government of Oman’s objectives of diversifying the economy. Oman LNG operates three liquefaction trains at its site in Qalhat, near Sur in the South Sharqiyah Governorate, with a nameplate capacity of 10.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa).
- Oman LNG’s Liquefaction Plant is located on the coast at Qalhat and its head office is in Muscat.
- As of September 1, 2013, Oman LNG and Qalhat LNG integrated to form a single operating unit under the name of Oman LNG.
- Oman LNG has been adjudged as the Best Company in Corporate Social Responsibility, in the fifth edition of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos Award for Voluntary Work. This makes Oman LNG the first-ever Omani company to win His Majesty Sultan Qaboos’ Award for Voluntary Work twice. The Company is also recognised as the best Company in CSR in the Arab World in the “Best Arab” competition.
- Oman LNG was recognised by the Council of Ministers of Social Affairs for the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) as the best company in corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Oman. The recognition to Oman LNG by the council was supported by Oman’s Ministry of Social Development and underlined the company’s many contributions to the spread of social infrastructure in Oman and the benefits the social programmes have had on the people.
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