EMEA News
Construction Begins on Middle East's First LNG Bunkering Hub in Oman
TotalEnergies and OQEP have announced the groundbreaking of the Marsa LNG plant in Sohar, Oman- one year after the final investment decision.
The liquefaction plant will have a capacity of 1 million mt/year and will primarily serve regional bunker demand.
Production is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2028.
To supply LNG bunkering operations, Marsa LNG has also signed a charter contract for a dedicated LNG bunkering vessel- Monte Shams, which is currently under construction and will be stationed in Sohar from 2028.
Dredging activity for the Marsa LNG project began in February to create a dedicated approach channel and berth pocket for the LNG facility.
Marsa LNG LLC is a joint venture between TotalEnergies (80%) and Omani exploration firm OQEP (20%).
TotalEnergies is an active LNG bunker supplier in the Netherlands, France and Singapore. The firm operates three LNG bunkering vessels.
