AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoOman Energy & Oilfield Services: PDO awarded Weatherford a three-year integrated drilling services contract covering 274 wells across Marmul and Greater Saqr, aiming for higher efficiency, predictable planning and about 20% cost reduction. Oman Oil & Gas Infrastructure: SLB won major EPC work for OQEP’s Bisat-B expansion in Oman, boosting gross fluids capacity to 548,000 bpd with delivery in 19 months and four years of O&M support. Shipping & Maritime Security (Oman): A bulk carrier, MV Cape Dao, was attacked off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz; one Indian seafarer died and 27 were rescued, renewing calls for naval escorts and safer passage. Trade & Business Links: Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a meeting on accessing the US market, highlighting the Oman–US FTA and government contracting opportunities. Regional Geopolitics Impacting Oman: Iran warned war could expand toward the Indian Ocean, while US-Iran diplomacy at UNGA continues amid threats over Hormuz access and sanctions pressure on airlines. Markets & Costs: Bond yields jumped on Iran-war and inflation worries, while energy disruptions kept Gulf shipping workarounds costly and oil prices sensitive.
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