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About Us

About Us

Fuelling Oman’s Future. Powering Global Momentum.

About Us

A Joint Venture Built for the World

OQ8 is a 50:50 joint venture between OQ (Oman) and Kuwait Petroleum International. Located in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm, our refinery is among the most advanced in the region, with a capacity of 230,000 barrels per day. As the Middle East’s first fully merchant refinery, we source feedstock globally and export high-quality fuels to Asia, Africa and Europe, meeting the highest environmental and performance standards.

A Joint Venture Built for the World

Our Purpose

Our Promise

Momentum Makers

 

We give momentum to life, and the world we serve. Combining global standards with interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative thinking, we advance large ecosystems of stakeholders, partners, communities, industry, and society. Every product we refine and every initiative we undertake enables a world that moves forward with purpose and momentum.

Valuable Driver

Pioneering Excellence

We pursue innovation and excellence to achieve the highest standards.

Empowering Collaboration

We grow through strong partnerships and shared progress.

Dynamic Agility

We adapt quickly and act proactively in a changing world.

Sustainable Stewardship

We act responsibly to protect the environment and future generations.

What Numbers Say

OQ8 in Numbers

67.5%

Nationalization in Leadership Roles

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4.5M

Man-Hours Zero Fatalities

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38.9M USD

Spend Approximately on local SMEs

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70%

Total workforce Nationalisation

13%

Percentage of females in top management

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6.249

(GWH) GIGAWATT-HOURS Total solar energy generation

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