OOMCO showcases its expanding marine fuels and solutions at forum
By: Times News Service
Muscat: Continuing to transform the fuel industry, Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) recently participated in the Middle East Bunkering Convention 2021.
Held online, the conference gathered key industry players to discuss the issues and challenges facing the marine fuels sector and the wider shipping industry.
During the event, OOMCO’s General Manager of International Retail, Ali Ahmed Muqaibal, shared a video presentation on the company’s expanding marine fuels and solutions at the Port of Duqm. Playing an active role in the bunker business since 1994, OOMCO is currently building a bunker terminal bunker barge to be permanently located at the port, part of its strategic mission to broaden its services beyond fuel while supporting Oman’s 2040 Vision.
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