The participating countries at COP27 have pledged to agree on further reduction of rates of greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide emissions in a manner that keeps the rise in global heat within less than 2°C. The effects of global warming are beyond imagination, including the Sultanate of Oman''s marine life.
READ MOREMUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman has revised its target for reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 21% by 2030, up from 7% pledged in 2021. The upward revision is a key highlight of the updated Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) report – a non-binding climate action plan that Paris Agreement
READ MOREThe Sultanate of Oman has engaged through its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) to reduce their absolute GHG emission by 2 percent by 2030.
READ MOREMUSCAT: Oman LNG signed yesterday a memorandum of understanding with the Japanese companies, Hitachi Zosen and Hitachi Innova, related to providing the necessary consultations for the project to reduce carbon emissions and produce synthetic methane. This step confirms the aspirations of the Oman LNG towards finding the best
READ MOREME''s first low-carbon cement plant planned in Oman. Cement production based on a blend of limestone and calcined clay is gaining traction as the global industry seeks to mitigate CO2 emissions. MUSCAT: A Spanish-based engineering firm has revealed that it has been contracted by an Omani client to supply a cement plant based
READ MOREThe 2nd Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) report – setting out Oman''s pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and limit global warming –
READ MOREWith structural reforms and transformative policies, the Sultanate of Oman has already laid the groundwork for a low carbon economy and shift to low-emission
READ MOREAbstract. South Oman Sour Cluster facilities have historically recorded peak total Green House Gas Emission (GHGE) of ~2.1 million tons CO2e in 2019 representing largest volumes within Petroleum Development Oman (PDO). The key contributing factors were lower system availability which resulted in large non-routine
READ MOREGHG emissions reduction goal. As part of BP''s commitment to advancing a low carbon future, BP operations around the world are striving to make a meaningful contribution to reduce GHG emissions. For BP Oman, a major GHG-emitting activity is associated with flaring in cleanup operations for new wells.
READ MOREAs per the details from Oman 2040, the project has 336,000 photovoltaic panels stretching over full kilometers with a capacity of 100 MW which results in about 226,000 tons of reduction in carbon dioxide emissions annually. Oman''s coastline is 3165 km, and with it comes great potential in wind energy. Wind energy is another source that
READ MOREUnder its new strategy, PDO''s decarbonisation roadmap will see the company halve the existing CO2 emissions by 2030. "The actual carbon emissions of PDO in 2019 were 12 million ton and we
READ MOREThe IEA and Oman Liquified Natural Gas (OLNG) are organising the webinar "Scaling-up Low-Carbon Hydrogen to Decarbonize the Energy Sector in Oman" on Monday 23 May.This webinar will bring together expertise and partners from Omani industries, sectors and countries. the webinar will provide input to the overall energy
READ MOREThe Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project determined that in order to hold the global temperature rise to 2˚C or less, everyone on earth will need to average an annual carbon footprint of 1.87 tons by 2050. Currently, the average U.S. per capita carbon footprint is 18.3 tons. By comparison, China''s per capita carbon emissions are
READ MOREThe NDC is rooted in the Oman vision 2040 and the National Energy Strategy to support a gradual transition to a low carbon economy and an energy matrix significantly lower in
READ MOREHis Excellency Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Mineral, unveiled today the Sultanate of Oman''s new climate commitment and its ambitious green hydrogen strategy. Under the
READ MORETotal GHG emissions in 2015 were 96,072 Gg CO 2 e, which includes 61,488 Gg from energy; 29,181 Gg from IPPU; 3,938 Gg from AFOLU and 1,466 Gg from waste. There are no carbon sinks associated with any GHG sources. Table 1: GHG emissions in Oman, 2015 (Gg) (Source: Oman''s 1st BUR 2019) GHG Sources & Sinks CO2e CO2 CH4 N2O
READ MOREThe Sultanate of Oman has taken major steps forward in cutting down carbon emissions by declaring a commitment to meet carbon neutrality in 2050 and establishing the Oman Sustainability Centre —
READ MOREThe project''s outcomes include: Develop and enhance strategic frameworks to address policy gaps, improve sectoral expertise, and enhance enabling environments for GCF programming in low emission investment. Increase the number of project concept notes developed and submitted. This readiness project will assist the Sultanate of Oman
READ MORESpeaking at the signing, Mohsin bin Hamed al Hadhrami, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, emphasised the importance of CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utalisation and Storage) in achieving Oman''s net zero goals. "[Based on the Net Zero 2050 report,] we expect to reduce emissions from the 2021 baseline by 6% in 2030
READ MOREThe production of synthetic methane will capture carbon dioxide emissions from Oman LNG''s operations, reuse them, and convert them into clean methane that can be used as fuel or liquefied as natural gas; thus reducing the company''s greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the national efforts of the Sultanate of Oman to
READ MOREFor instance, in the field of heavy industries, carbon emissions cannot be reduced in the absence of green energy (green electricity energy in this case) and hydrogen fuel should
READ MOREOpportunities for monetisation of negative emission credits will be explored as well, she further noted. Significantly, the first two pillars alone – Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy – have the potential to reduce OQ''s carbon footprint by more than 60 per cent, said the Chief Executive, noting that the group currently contributes
READ MOREListen. Muscat: The Oman Blue Carbon initiative, which seeks to plant 100 million mangrove trees in the Sultanate of Oman, will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 14 million tonnes. It also has the potential to significantly enhance the natural environment and provide economic benefits estimated at around $150 million.
READ MOREprocesses and product uses. Over the period 2000-2015, Oman''s economic carbon intensity increased slightly from 1.1 to 1.4 Kg CO2 per US dollar of output, and the emission of the CO2 equivalent per capita reached 22.9 tons in 2015. Over the last five years (2015-2019), Oman has developed a national strategy for adaptation and mitigation
READ MOREClimate projections show that almost all gas-fired power plants in Oman will see an increase of more than 10% in one-day maximum precipitation during 2080-2100,
READ MOREEfforts on to cut carbon emissions at Oman airports. Energy Saturday 25/November/2017 20:12 PM. By: Times News Service. A. A. A. A. Muscat: Oman Airports Management Company (OAMC) has made
READ MORECO2 emissions (metric tons per capita) - Oman. Emissions data are sourced from Climate Watch Historical GHG Emissions ( 1990-2020 ). 2023. Washington, DC: World Resources
READ MOREThis readiness project will assist the Sultanate of Oman in resolving gaps and creating the basis for low-emission mobility. Also, the project is a critical component
READ MOREThis article gives a thorough analysis of fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the fishing industry of Oman, giving essential background statistics and information. The study''s main objective is to quantify GHG emissions and carbon intensity in order to create a benchmark for monitoring and putting mitigation measures in
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