Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is the leading exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. It delivers a majority of the country's crude oil production and natural gas supply, with a focus on delivering excellence, growth and sustainable value creation within and well beyond our industry.

The Company is owned by the Government of Oman (with a 60% interest), Royal Dutch Shell (34%), Total (4%) and Partex (2%). The first economic oil find was made in 1962, and the first oil consignment was exported in 1967.

PDO operates in a concession area of about 90,000 km2 (one third of Oman’s geographical area), has around 209 producing oil fields, 55 producing gas fields, more than 8,000 active wells, a diverse workforce of more than 8,500 employees, comprised of 70 different nationalities, and more than 70,000 contractors.

The primary objective of PDO is to engage efficiently, responsibly and safely in the exploration, production, development, storage and transportation of hydrocarbons in the Sultanate.

Omanexpo is Oman’s pioneer and biggest organiser  of trade shows and conferences, serving key industry sectors such as building and construction, food and hospitality, health and medical, oil and gas, mining, waste management and utilities.

Since its establishment in 1996, it has, over the years, become a key player in the Meeting, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry.

Omanexpo’s portfolio of fully established shows consistently attract strong local and international participation and a large number of quality trade visitors. With its wide market reach and defined market segments, solid knowledge of local and global market, extensive brand and product promotion and exposure, and a strong network of international partners, it assures companies of genuine return on investment (ROI).

Omanexpo’s shows are certified and internationally approved by UFI-The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.