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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

Mission

Vision

To impact by operating reliably, growing sustainably, improving continuously, empowering our people, and delivering long-term downstream value.

SAFE Values

Sustainability

We operate responsibly, protect our environment, and ensure the long-term resilience of our business and communities.

Appreciation

We value and appreciate our people, recognize contributions, and foster a culture where everyone feels respected, motivated, and empowered to collaborate and succeed.

Focus

We act with clarity and purpose, prioritize what matters most, and stay focused on delivering results, solving challenges, and meeting evolving business needs.

Excellence

We commit to the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance in everything we do.

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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