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Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Sur Hydrogen Cluster study in Oman advances
MUSCAT - The Sur Hydrogen Cluster and Energy Transition Study – an initiative designed to support the decarbonisation of major industries in the Sur industrial hub – is set to enter the detailed feasibility stage, according to Oman LNG, the lead player spearheading the project. At the heart of the initiative is a comprehensive plan to integrate large-scale renewables and green hydrogen production, enabling a range of industrial, petrochemical, and energy projects operating in Sur to achieve their Net Zero goals. During its preliminary stage, the Sustainable Energy Research Centre (SERC) at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), along with the Oman Hydrogen Alliance (Hy-Fly), assessed the technical, economic, and partnership frameworks required to position Sur as a hydrogen export and low-carbon fuel hub aligned with Oman's national energy transition ambitions. Also participating in the initiative are Phoenix Power Oman (operator of Sur IPP), Oman India Fertilizer Company (OMIFCO), OQ Gas Networks, OQ Alternative Energy, and Madayn – the authority administering Sur Industrial City. Sharing an update on the initiative, Oman LNG stated: 'We recently held a framing session with our key partners – Oman India Fertiliser Company SAOC (OMIFCO), OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), and OQAE – to shape the Sur Hydrogen and Energy Transition Cluster Study. We are now finalising the scope of work, which will be followed by the tendering process for a detailed feasibility study, expected to commence in the second quarter of 2025, with the Oman Energy Association (OPAL) managing the tender. This initiative is part of our broader commitment to advancing Oman's position as a leader in green hydrogen and energy transition.' The project envisions the use of renewable energy to produce green hydrogen, which will serve as a fuel resource for project stakeholders. This shift will displace significant volumes of natural gas currently used as fuel and feedstock by Sur-based industries. The freed-up gas could then be redirected by Oman LNG for liquefaction and export. An output of around 487 tonnes per day of low-carbon hydrogen is anticipated if and when the Sur Hydrogen Cluster is fully implemented. In addition to the cluster initiative, Oman LNG is also weighing a host of schemes to support its energy transition, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation goals. 'Key initiatives for the year include developing a FEED package for the power import project, finalising green power sourcing concepts with a robust commercial model, and conducting comprehensive assessments to enhance energy efficiency,' the majority state-owned company noted in its 2024 Sustainability Report. Furthermore, the company has conducted a techno-economic analysis of opportunities linked to proposals such as solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation capacity, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity, and flare gas recovery. Oman LNG is working closely with OQ Alternative Energy to explore optimal renewable energy sourcing. Additionally, a new Energy Efficiency Improvement Programme was launched this year to enhance or maintain the high thermal efficiency of Oman LNG's triple-train complex at Qalhat. 'This initiative will focus on identifying practical ways to increase efficiency and sustain our top-tier results. We are currently finalising the delivery plan for this programme, which underscores our ongoing commitment to operational excellence and responsible energy use,' the company added.
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Oman's Sur hydrogen cluster study advances
The Sur Hydrogen Cluster and Energy Transition Study – an initiative designed to support the decarbonisation of major industries in the Sur industrial hub – is set to enter the detailed feasibility stage, according to Oman LNG. The initiative integrates large-scale renewables and green hydrogen production, enabling a range of industrial, petrochemical, and energy projects operating in the Southern Sur city to achieve their Net Zero goals. During its preliminary stage, the Sustainable Energy Research Centre (SERC) at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), along with the Oman Hydrogen Alliance (Hy-Fly), assessed the technical, economic, and partnership frameworks required to position Sur as a hydrogen export and low-carbon fuel hub aligned with Oman's national energy transition ambitions, said Oman LNG, which is spearheading the project. Also participating in the initiative are Phoenix Power Oman (operator of Sur IPP), Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO), OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), OQ Alternative Energy, and Madayn – the authority administering Sur Industrial City. 'We recently held a framing session with our key partners – OMIFCO, OQGN, and OQAE – to shape the Sur Hydrogen and Energy Transition Cluster Study. We are now finalising the scope of work, which will be followed by the tendering process for a detailed feasibility study, expected to commence in the second quarter of 2025, with the Oman Energy Association (OPAL) managing the tender. This initiative is part of our broader commitment to advancing Oman's position as a leader in green hydrogen and energy transition,' said Oman LNG. The project envisions the use of renewable energy to produce green hydrogen, which will serve as a fuel resource for project stakeholders. This shift will displace significant volumes of natural gas currently used as fuel and feedstock by Sur-based industries. The freed-up gas could then be redirected by Oman LNG for liquefaction and export. An output of around 487 tonnes per day of low-carbon hydrogen is anticipated if and when the Sur Hydrogen Cluster is fully implemented. In addition to the cluster initiative, Oman LNG is also weighing a host of schemes to support its energy transition, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation goals. 'Key initiatives for the year include developing a FEED package for the power import project, finalising green power sourcing concepts with a robust commercial model, and conducting comprehensive assessments to enhance energy efficiency,' it said. (Writing by Nadim Kawach; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Times of Oman
18-07-2025
- Times of Oman
Bangladeshi expat murdered in Sur
Muscat: A Bangladeshi national residing in Oman has been found murdered. The Royal Oman Police (ROP) confirmed that the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate Police Command has arrested a suspect, also a Bangladeshi national, in connection with the murder in the Wilayat of Sur. Legal procedures are being completed against him. In another incident, the Police Command in the Southern Al Batinah Governorate arrested an Indian national in the Wilayat of Barka for possessing quantities of alcoholic beverages and transporting them in his private vehicle with the intent to traffic them. Legal procedures are being initiated against him.
NBC Sports
18-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Kicker Noah Sur Commits to 2026 Navy All-American Bowl
Kicker Noah Sur (Oak Park, IL/ Fenwick High School) has officially accepted his invitation to the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Having been selected to play in the twenty sixth edition of the Navy All-American Bowl, Sur will play in the annual East vs. West matchup on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. The Bowl will be nationally televised, live on NBC at 1:00 PM ET, and will feature the nation's top 100 high school football players. Thank you @Chris_Sailer for the unbelievable weekend at Top 12. Blessed to have earned an opportunity to play at the Navy All-American Bowl, and to receive my gold Top 12 shirt. @CNendick25 @NUFBFamily @FenwickCoachB @Joe_Seymour26 @Creightp @FenwickAD @FenwickFB Sur was selected by the Navy All-American Bowl Selection Committee, comprised of the All-American Bowl, 247Sports, and NXGN. Navy All-Americans are eligible for the Navy All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award, Anthony Muñoz Lineman of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Defensive Player of the Year Award, Navy All-American Bowl Man of the Year, and Navy All-American Bowl Game MVP Award. Only 100 football players receive the honor of wearing the Navy All-American Bowl jersey each year. The 2026 Navy All-American Bowl from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, will be presented live on NBC and Peacock. About the All-American Bowl As an NBC Sports-owned property, the All-American Bowl is part of a marquee lineup of elite events that includes the Olympics and Paralympics, the Premier League, and primetime's #1 show for an unprecedented 13 consecutive years: Sunday Night Football. The All-American Bowl is annually the most-watched, most-talked about, and most-prestigious high school all-star event with more than four million unique television viewers and more than 25,000 fans in attendance. The history and tradition of the All-American Bowl is unparalleled, as it features: 631 draft picks; 103 Super Bowl champions; 274 Pro Bowl selections; and 18 Heisman finalists. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram (@AABonNBC).
Khaleej Times
17-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
Oman: Man arrested for murder; legal proceedings underway
Omani police have arrested a Bangladeshi national in connection with the fatal stabbing of a fellow countryman in the Wilayat of Sur, the Royal Oman Police confirmed on Thursday. The South Al Sharqiyah Governorate Police Command carried out the arrest following reports of the incident. Authorities said legal proceedings are underway, but did not provide further details on the incident or possible motive.
