Marsa LNG project to set global standards for 'cleaner' fuels

IN the port of Sohar, northern Oman, the Marsa LNG project, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and OQ Exploration and Production (OQEP), is reshaping the global energy landscape.

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Launched with a groundbreaking ceremony in May 2025, this ambitious initiative is poised to become the Middle East's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering hub, supporting the maritime industry's shift towards cleaner fuels.

With a focus on ultra-low carbon emissions and innovative infrastructure, Marsa LNG is not only a regional milestone but also a global benchmark for sustainable LNG production, aligning with Oman's Vision 2040 and the world's push for net-zero transitions.

The Marsa LNG plant, with a capacity of 1 million tonnes per year, is designed to be one of the world's lowest carbon intensity LNG facilities.

Fully electrified, it is powered by a 300-megawatt-peak photovoltaic solar farm, reducing its Scope 1 and 2 emissions to less than 3 kg CO₂e per barrel of oil equivalent - 90 per cent lower than the global LNG plant average of 35 kg CO₂e/boe.

This remarkable efficiency stems from its integrated approach, combining natural gas production from Oman's Block 10 with a dedicated solar plant.