PDO's Tank T-111 expansion boosts Oman's oil storage capacity

MUSCAT: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has unveiled its strategic move to enhance the storage and operational resilience of the Mina al Fahal (MAF) terminal with the construction of tank T-111. This new addition, with impressive dimensions and a substantial capacity of 0.6 million barrels, is set to significantly bolster Oman's oil storage and export capabilities.

Managed by PDO, the MAF terminal plays a vital role in supporting the nation's economy by managing the crude and condensate production. The addition of Tank T-111 is part of PDO's commitment to ensuring Oman's continued prominence in the global oil market.

Mohammed al Salmani, Infrastructure Director at PDO, stated, “PDO’s Mina al Fahal is an onshore crude oil terminal facility which comprises of a crude tank farm and produced water treatment facilities. The MAF tank farm has a total of 10 floating roof tanks serving for produced water treatment and strong crude oil before export.” Al Salmani emphasised the significance of the MAF terminal in the overall operations of PDO and its crucial role in supporting Oman's oil production and export activities.

Eng Mohammed al Muqaimi, Production Coordinator at PDO, highlighted the multiple advantages of the MAF Oil terminal, including maintaining tanker loading schedules, complying with crude specifications, and maximising market value for Omani crude oil.

Said al Maktoomi, Project Delivery Manager at PDO, emphasised that the construction of Tank T-111 involves a floating roof crude oil storage tank with dimensions of 78.5 meters in diameter and 24.4 meters in height. This new tank not only enhances the existing 10 tanks at the MAF Tank Farm but also provides an additional 12 hours of storage capacity, contributing towards managing operational upsets efficiently.

The addition of Tank T-111 underscores PDO's dedication to advancing Oman's energy sector and ensuring sustained returns to the state. With the new tank in place, Oman will have increased flexibility in managing its oil storage and exports, showcasing PDO's commitment to operational excellence and innovation in the oil and gas industry.

PDO's Tank T-111 expansion represents a significant milestone in enhancing Oman's oil storage capacity and strengthening its position in the global oil market. This strategic move underscores PDO's commitment to driving growth and innovation in the energy sector while maintaining operational resilience and efficiency at the MAF terminal.