Project
for Biogas and Bio-CO2 Production Launched in Oman
Muscat,
3 Jun (ONA) — Oman Environmental Services Holding Company “be’ah”
and OQ Trading have signed a cooperation agreement to develop a national
project focused on producing biogas (biomethane) and bio-carbon dioxide through
processing organic waste at landfills and future biofacilities managed by be’ah.
This
collaboration aims to transform environmental challenges into promising
economic opportunities by utilizing approximately 20 million cubic meters of
biogas extracted from these sites – comprising roughly 40% biomethane
(renewable fuel) and 60% bio-CO₂ for sustainable industrial applications.
The
agreement establishes a roadmap for technical-economic feasibility studies,
infrastructure assessment, and commercial marketing opportunities for project
outputs, creating promising local investment opportunities aligned with Oman
Vision 2040 goals.
Both
companies emphasized that this partnership represents an integrated model of
national collaboration between energy and environmental sectors, combining
be’ah’s waste/resource management expertise with OQ Trading’s global energy
capabilities to reinforce Oman’s position as a regional clean energy hub.
Engineer
Tariq Ali Al Amri, CEO of be’ah, stated that the project marks a new milestone
in energy recovery from organic waste through sustainable methods, converting
environmental challenges into developmental and economic opportunities. He
noted biogas and bio-CO₂ production will reduce emissions, support Oman’s
net-zero goals, enhance waste management efficiency, and provide alternative
energy sources.
Said
Talib Al Maawali, OQ Trading’s Middle East Executive Director, described the
project as an attractive opportunity to diversify Oman’s energy mix in line
with 2050 carbon neutrality targets and global trends toward sustainable,
low-carbon energy solutions. He considered this initiative a strategic nucleus
that will stimulate further waste-to-energy investments and enhance clean
energy value chains.
—Ends/AG
