Oxy Oman Sponsors Oman Sustainability Week

Oxy Oman representatives recently attended Oman Sustainability Week (OSW), which is comprised of a series of events centered on sustainability, including an awards ceremony, conference, and exhibition, where Oxy served as a silver sponsor. The OSW was organized by be’ah and the Ministry of Energy, and aimed to highlight Oman’s commitment to sustainability through engaging with national and global stakeholders with the themes of sustainable development and leadership.

The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth. Said bin Khamis Al Balushi, Senior Vice President Technical of Oxy Oman attended the event, along with other senior representatives of the company.

The OSW hosted an exhibition showcasing global companies and organizations, including an Oxy booth, featuring the company’s efforts in sustainability and long-term investments to achieve net-zero emissions.

In addition, the OSW featured presentations and panel discussions on the latest sustainability technologies, solutions, and initiatives from across the world, and covered topics such as biowaste and food security, strategic planning for sustainable development, sustainability and the fourth industrial revolution, and carbon emissions.

 “We’re proud to sponsor and participate in the inaugural Oman Sustainability Week, as Oxy is committed to innovating new approaches to advance sustainability in our operations, with the goal of advancing a low-carbon future,” said Stephen Kelly, President and General Manager at Oxy Oman.

“The OSW plays an important role in guiding the future of Oman, as it encourages constructive conversations among local and global stakeholders and enhances cross-collaboration on sustainable development, in alignment with national goals,” he added.
This sponsorship falls under Oxy Oman’s umbrella of strategic partnerships and continuous collaboration with key stakeholders, and is part of Oxy Oman’s endeavor and long-term commitment to support programs that enhance economic growth and sustainable development and that yield positive impacts in the neighboring communities.