1937
The journey of searching for oil began in Oman, on June 24, 1937, when a 75-year concession was granted to the Iraq Petroleum Company, which set up Petroleum Development (Oman and Dhofar) Ltd. During the winter of 1937-38, IPC geologists started carrying out an initial survey along the coast of Oman.
1956
After a rocky start for oil exploration in Oman with several dry wells drilled, oil was finally struck at Yibal, and then Natih and Fahud, signalling the birth of an oil-producing nation.
1967
Transported by Mosprince, the first Omani oil was exported to Japan marking a new era in the country’s economy.
1974
The changes in the country and the increasing oil prices helped to pen new agreements.
1980
The ammonite shell was chosen as the new PDO logo in 1980, coinciding with one of the most significant milestones in the company’s history which was the registration of PDO as a limited liability company in the Sultanate.
1999
The Central Processing Plant at Saih Rawl and the gas pipeline from Saih Rawl to the Oman Liquefied Natural Gas plant at Qalhat were commissioned.
2000
The Company became the first exploration and production company in the Middle East to achieve the ISO 14001 environmental management certification for the entirety of its operations.
2007
The Company celebrated its 40th year of exporting oil, but had little time to rest on its laurels, with the announcement on the discovery of the Budour Northeast oilfield and the award of contracts for the two enhanced oil recovery projects, at Qarn Alam and Marmul.
2009
PDO officially inaugurated the Kauther Gas Plant, which could process up to 20 million cubic metres of gas per day destined for the Omani market.
2012
The Amal West steam plant was commissioned and scored a first in PDO history with its application of steam EOR on a commercial scale. Moreover, the world-first Nimr reed beds project began treating water produced through oil production.
2013
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said - may his soul rest in peace - made an historic visit to PDO headquarters at Mina Al Fahal on the 12th of May.
2015
PDO and GlassPoint Solar announced plans to build Miraah one of the world’s largest solar plants.
2018
With an unrelenting focus on achieving Goal Zero, PDO set a new Lost Time Injury Frequency safety record of 0.15 and achieved a Guinness World Record for installing the highest number of solar reflective lights on a road.
2019
The Rabab Harweel integrated project, the largest capital project in our history, was commissioned, representing a world-class addition to our portfolio and a major source of sustainable income for the nation.
2020
The start of commercial operations at PDO’s landmark 100-megawatt Amin Photovoltaic Power Plant.
2022
PDO celebrated the 85th anniversary of its foundation and the 55th anniversary of the first export of Omani oil.
