Kuwait and Oman's Strategic Petrochemical Partnership

Kuwait Petroleum International and Oman's OQ have signed a deal to develop a petrochemicals complex in Duqm. This move follows OQ's announcement that it was seeking partners after Saudi Arabia's SABIC withdrew from the project. The agreement represents a key step in expanding regional energy collaboration.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-02-2026 22:41 IST | Created: 03-02-2026 22:41 IST
Kuwait and Oman's Strategic Petrochemical Partnership
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Kuwait Petroleum International has partnered with Oman's state energy group, OQ, to develop a significant petrochemicals complex in Duqm, according to Kuwait's state news agency.

The announcement marks a critical progression in the project's timeline, following previous talks initiated by OQ when Saudi Arabia's SABIC exited the collaboration.

This agreement underscores a strategic cooperation between Kuwait and Oman, further bolstering their positions in the regional and global energy markets.

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