OOMCO signs agreement for supply of green biofuel blends

OOMCO signs agreement for supply of green biofuel blends

Muscat: Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO), the leading marketer and distributor of multi-sector fuel and lubricant products, and Oman Aluminium Rolling Company (OARC), a well-known producer of aluminium sheets in Sohar, have signed an agreement for the supply of green biofuel blends.

This agreement makes OOMCO the first fuel marketer providing biofuel in the Oman market and OARC becomes the first company in Oman to use such environmentally friendly and cost-effective B5 Biodiesel by OOMCO in a partnership that will contribute to a reduction OARC’s carbon footprint.

The renewable fuel will be produced by Wakud International (Wakud) at their biodiesel plant in Barka’s Khazaen Economic City. Wakud is an Omani SME producing biofuels using recycled cooking oils used by Oman’s hospitality industry.

Tarik Al Junaidi, Chief Executive Officer of OOMCO said, “This agreement is a step forward on the national and global path towards the transition to a carbon-neutral society. We aim to distribute decarbonised products as climate change continues to call for lower greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable solutions that can adapt to the decarbonisation strategies of our partners.” He added, “Our collaboration with Oman Aluminium Rolling Company and Wakud will further contribute to Oman’s circular and green economy ambitions.”

The decarbonisation partnership