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Omani Gas, Power Sector At The Crossroads
 
By Nick Wilson
 
Oman’s gas and power sector is at the crossroads. Power and thus fuel demand is rising, but at the same time domestic gas prices have been too low to encourage production from difficult fields. Also, despite suffering a short term gas shortage, Oman needs to meet its long term contracts to export LNG.
 
The government plans to address these issues in its energy sector review. Its...