Oman Main Line–Ras Markaz Oil Pipeline

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Oman Main Line–Ras Markaz Oil Pipeline is a proposed oil pipeline in Oman.

Location

The pipeline would run from the Oman Main Oil Line, near Nahdah, Ad Dakhiliyah governorate, to Ras Markaz Oil Storage Terminal, 70 km south of Duqm, Al Wusta governorate, Oman.

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Pipeline details

• Operator: Oman Tank Terminal Company (OTTCO)
• Owner: Oman Oil Company SAOC (OQ)
• Parent company: Sultanate of Oman
• Capacity: 700,000 barrels per day
• Length: 440 km, 360 km
• Diameter: 42 in
• Status: Proposed
• Start year:

Background

Oman Tank Terminal Company (OTTCO) (which is co-owned by Oman Oil Company and Takamul Investment Company, a subsidiary of Oman Oil Company) is currently developing a project to build the Ras Markaz Oil Storage Terminal, oil storage facility and port near Duqm, as well as a 440-kilometer pipeline from the Oman Main Oil Line to the terminal. In August 2016, OTTCO shortlisted 11 bidders for the construction of the terminal.

According to DMS Projects, the Oman Main Line–Ras Markaz oil pipeline would function as a second export line for Omani export crude oil.

In December 2021, it was reported that the terminal and associated infrastructure was expected to become operational by Q2 2022. The Ras Markaz Crude Oil Storage terminal was completed in 2022 with no connection to the pipeline network. The pipeline connection to the Main Line is under development.