International Conference on Harnessing Technology



	Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG is one of the largest, multi-disciplined engineering, construction & contracting company in the Sultanate of Oman. Since its commencement of activities in 1972, Galfar Engineering & Contracting SAOG, has grown into one of the largest construction companies today, in the Middle East with a turnover of over US$700 million.
	Petroleum Development Omanis the foremost exploration and production company in the Sultanate. It accounts for more than 90% of the country's crude-oil production and nearly all of its natural-gas supply. The Company is owned by the Government of Oman (which has a 60% interest), Royal Dutch Shell (which has a 34% interest), Total (which has a 4% interest) and Partex (which has a 2% interest). The first economic find of oil was made in 1962, and the first consignment of oil was exported in 1967.
	Dodsal was founded as a trading company in 1948 in Mumbai, India. With a business volume of over US$2 billion, Dodsal is one of the leading energy and infrastructure development companies in the world and soon to be an oil and gas, minerals and metals producer. Dodsal undertakes its Engineering and Construction business in the energy and infrastructure sectors on an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) and large construction project basis along with financing.
	British Petroleum (BP) is one of the world's largest energy companies, providing its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items. Organisationally BP has two business segments: Exploration & Production and Refining & Marketing. BP operates in 100 countries with well-established businesses in Europe, North and South America, Australasia and Africa.
	Oman Refineries and Petrochemicals Company (ORCP) is a limited liability Company established via the Royal Decree No. 99/2007 which stipulated the merger of Sohar Refinery Company into Oman Refinery Company. The historic “coming together” of the two refineries is envisaged to maximize the value of the company’s production and thus boost the socio-economic growth of Oman while providing more employment opportunities to the youth. Taking into consideration the increasing demand for fuel, the Company works tirelessly for achieving the shareholders’ vision and mission in conformity with the overall national goals.
	BG Group is a leading player in the global energy market. BG Group is a dynamic growing business with operations in some 27 countries over five continents. While our headquarters are in the United Kingdom (UK), over 65% of the talented professionals who make up the BG team are located outside the UK. We have a proud history in all aspects of the energy sector, particularly natural gas, where we have experience across the entire gas chain – from exploration to delivery to the consumer.
	Al Hassan is a ISO 9001-2000 accredited Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contractor in the disciplines Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation and telecommunications in the Oil & Gas, Power, Water and Waste Water Sectors, (AHEC).
	Bahwan Engineering Company (BEC), founded in 1977, the flagship of the Engineering Group is one of the largest engineering construction company executing integrated multi-disciplinary construction projects and facilities management projects in Oman and UAE. For nearly three decades, Bahwan Engineering Group has been associated with nation-building projects, ushering change in Oman. Our core values of synergy, excellence and commitment have enabled us to successfully execute numerous projects to exacting standards.
	Occidental Petroleum Corporation (Oxy) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Middle East/North Africa and Latin America regions. Oxy is committed to safeguarding the environment, protecting the safety and health of employees and neighboring communities, and upholding high standards of social responsibility in all of the company's worldwide operations.
	Oman Mobile is the first and favorite mobile operator in Oman, strongly serving over 1.65 million subscribers and committed to enhancing their life. As the recipient of numerous awards, Oman Mobile provides over 44 mobile services, business communication solutions, roaming in over 146 countries and successfully covers 95% of Oman’s population as a leading operator.