Omanoil partners with Oman Green Awards to promote eco-consciousness and environmentally sustainable future

Muscat, June 2010

Oman Oil Marketing Company’s commitment to environmental protection was emphasized at the recently held Oman Green Awards, the country’s first environmental initiative of its kind by United Media Services in association with the Department of Environment and Occupational Health of the Ministry of Health, Muscat Municipality, Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) and the Environment Society of Oman (ESO). The Oman Green Awards aims to increase awareness and motivate behavioral change for the preservation of the environment.

As part of its active participation, Sheikh Salim bin Abdullah Al Rawas, Chairman of Oman Oil Marketing Company (omanoil) awarded the Green Research Awards. A partner of “Green Oman” to inspire a better tomorrow, omanoil diligently operates with a fundamental belief in educating and encouraging individuals to become role models of tomorrow by ensuring environmentally friendly practices are embraced both inside and outside the workplace. The support of the initiative comes as a natural extension of the Company’s philosophy to support green causes.

“Building a sustainable future for younger generations is an integral part of our Company ethos where eco-conscious thinking is deeply rooted in all activities. As a one hundred percent Omani company, it is our responsibility to minimize the impact on the environment by adopting sound planning strategies and state-of-the-art technology that can form an important part of the solution to climate change issues,” Eng. Faisal Al Shanfari expressed General Manager of Operations, Engineering and Health, Safety, Security and Environment at omanoil.

He added, “We are committed to finding new ways of reducing the Company’s impact on the planet and increasing our competitiveness in the market place while inspiring others to do their part in diminishing the carbon footprint and respecting Mother Earth.”

Since its inception, omanoil has pioneered HSSE in the oil and gas sector by implementing a number of “green” measures. All road tankers are made of aluminum rather than steel thereby minimizing carbon emissions and reducing fuel consumption. Recycling systems are also used at all 14 car wash facilities across the Sultanate. The Company has recently improved construction specifications for forecourt flooring to include concrete hard stands around pump islands and is considered a leader in implementing non-metallic double skin pipes and double skin retail underground tanks with leak detection system in all filling stations as a preventative measure against pollution. Moreover, omanoil actively participates in air quality monitoring at the Mina Al Fahal Area along with all players in the area in collaboration with MECA.

The Company’s initiatives are not limited to external activities but rather begin internally by promoting an environmentally friendly culture at its Head Office. Recycling boxes in all offices have recently been installed and quarterly newsletters are disseminated electronically to avoid unnecessary use of papers.

In recognition of its visionary approach, omanoil received top honors as the best distributor in the Middle East and North Africa region upholding the highest Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards by British Petroleum.