Solar into Schools

Under ‘Solar into Schools’ initiative, Shell and Ministry of Education are contracting Omani solar SMEs to install solar systems into 22 public schools across the Sultanate over the next five years.

NXplorers

NXplorers is a Shell innovative educational programme that introduces young people to the complex and creative thinking needed to bring about positive change.

Shell Intilaaqah

Shell Intilaaqah programme is a part of Shell's Global LiveWire social investment initiative, first launched in 1982 in Scotland. Since its founding, it has grown rapidly to include a social network of more than 900,000 members.

Shell Eco-marathon

Shell Eco-marathon challenges student teams around the world to design, build, test and drive ultra-energy-efficient vehicles. Find out more about the Omani teams participating in this amazing event.

Our businesses in Oman

Oman LNG LLC

With a 30% share in the Oman LNG LLC. Shell was involved in the design and construction of the plant in Sur, as well as the development of gas wells, a gas processing plant and 352 kms of pipeline.

Shell Oman Marketing Company SAOG

A public limited company shared between Shell, with 49% ownership, and private investors, many of who are members of the Omani public. Shell Oman Marketing provides services, fuels, lubricants and greases, and manages a network of retail filling stations.

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is the foremost exploration and production company in the Sultanate and accounts for more than 70% of the country's crude oil production and nearly all of its natural gas supply. The Company is owned by the Government of Oman, Royal Dutch Shell, Total and Partex. 

Our Latest News

Shell signs gas concession agreement for Block 10 in Oman

Muscat, Oman – The Ministry of Energy and Minerals on behalf of the government of the Sultanate of Oman has signed a concession agreement with Shell Integrated Gas Oman BV, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, and its partners, OQ and Marsa Liquefied Natural Gas LLC (a joint venture between TotalEnergies and OQ), to develop and produce natural gas from block 10. The parties also signed a separate gas sales agreement for gas produced from the block. The two agreements follow an interim upstream agreement signed in February 2019. 

Oman LNG’s First Carbon-Neutral LNG Supply

Attesting to its robust efforts in delivering clean and reliable energy, Oman LNG has signed a pivotal agreement with Shell to deliver the Middle East first carbon-neutral1 LNG cargo utilising nature based offsets from Oman LNG’s world class facility in Sur. The cargo, which is expected to be delivered in the region, is the first carbon-neutral LNG from the Middle East using nature-based carbon credits to offset full lifecycle CO2 emissions generated across the LNG value chain; from exploring and producing the natural gas to its end use by the final consumer2.

Holding statement: circulating link on WhatsApp

Oman - Shell has been made aware that a link is circulating on WhatsApp misleading receivers to participate in a prize competition. Please be cautioned that this link has no affiliation to Shell. Our verified digital channels are Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and our website www.shell.com.om. We request everyone to stay vigilant and refer to Oman Shell’s digital channels for our official news and information.

Shell launches 25-megawatt solar plant in Sultanate of Oman

Sohar, Oman - Today, Oman Shell launched the 25-megawatt Qabas solar plant, helping the port and freezone in Sohar to become more sustainable and demonstrating the commercial benefits of solar power for industrial purposes. Owned by Shell, Sohar Solar Qabas is the company’s first utility scale, photovoltaic (PV) solar project in the Middle East and in Oman.

Our Social Investments in Oman

Road Safety

Road Safety remains a core theme of Shell’s Social Investment Programme in Oman. We have introduced a number of initiatives focusing on all individuals in society including children, parents, teachers, students, and bus drivers.

Youth Development

Shell in Oman is focusing on developing the skills and abilities of the youth so Oman’s future generations are responsible and conscious of road safety, the environment, and their role in the marketplace.

Enterprise Initiatives

The development of local entrepreneurs is one of Shell Development Oman’s social investment focuses. Enterprise and SME fund are two of our initiatives in Oman.