Occidental Oman (Oxy Oman) has signed three agreements with Omani companies to expand local participation in the energy sector. The agreements cover wellhead equipment and related services, variable frequency drive units and flanges, creating new opportunities for national suppliers. At its 2026 Local Content event, Oxy Oman reported that local content represented 41.5% of its supply chain expenditure by the end of Q2 2026, while 19% of spending was directed towards SMEs. The company also supported 57 local-content-related contracts and highlighted initiatives supporting Omani talent and businesses, including the Is’ham programme, which has facilitated 89 employment opportunities, with a further 360 planned for 2026–2028. Its Tasharuk programme has supported 17 Omani SMEs employing around 450 people. These initiatives, alongside the use of drones for logistics at remote operational sites, demonstrate how local partnerships, skills development and technology can strengthen domestic supply chains and support a more competitive energy sector in line with Oman Vision 2040.
