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18-19 PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN.qxp_Layout 1 2/15/18 9:34 AM Page 19 Oil & Gas Directory Middle East - 2018 19 Petroleum Development Oman Company ofile Pr Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is the foremost Community exploration and production company in the Sultanate. We PDO places great importance on being a good corporate account for more than 70% of the country's crude oil citizen and has developed a structured social investment 2.05 production and nearly all of its natural gas supply. The programme which is implemented in close collaboration with Company is owned by the Government of Oman (with a 60% the Government through a joint Social Investment Committee. 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. A key element of our success has been the close working relationship between PDO, the communities where we operate and all aspects of society in Oman. Our social performance PDO operates in a concession area of about 100,000 km2 (one programmers focus on contributing to the growth of the society third of Oman’s geographical area), has around 130 producing and developing areas where we operate to achieve a mutually fields, close to 6,000 producing wells, a diverse workforce of beneficial and sustainable environment for carrying out oil and around 8,000 employees, comprised of 64 different gas operations. nationalities, and more than 45,000 contractors. In response to the growing need to provide employment The primary objective of PDO is to engage efficiently, opportunities in Oman, PDO’s Social Investment Team responsibly and safely in the exploration, production, developed a special focus on projects that endowed Omanis development, storage and transportation of hydrocarbons in with the right skills to enter the job market or the ability to earn the Sultanate. The Company seeks a high level of performance an income. with the aim of furthering the long-term benefits of its shareholders, its employees and the society of Oman in line Underpinning this approach is PDO’s long-term aspiration to with our core values of honesty, integrity and respect. help secure sustainable benefits for the Sultanate as it carries out its core business of producing oil and gas. This approach to business is underpinned by our vision to be renowned and respected for the excellence of our people and Business with PDO PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN the value we create for Oman and all our stakeholders. PDO is Oman’s largest oil and gas company and has been supporting wider Omani society for 40 years. It buys in excess of US$ 5 billion worth of goods and services a year from many The Company provides all employees with safe and healthy suppliers to explore and produce oil and gas and deliver conditions of work and adequate and competitive conditions revenue to the Government and its shareholders. Therefore, to of service. We pay particular attention to the recruitment, guarantee that it achieves value for money in all its acquisitions training and development of Omani employees and respects of goods and services and ensures that its procurement process the rights of all employees in line with the Omani Labour Law. is both transparent and efficient, PDO has developed an online PDO has a dedicated Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) team of 20 system to facilitate vendor registration, tendering and auction employees that work towards establishing a healthy work procurement. environment free of harassment and discrimination. The team’s mission is to elevate the status of D&I in the Company, to underline the benefits of a diverse staff and the positive impact Company Address: they can have on business performance. Petroleum Development Oman Postal Office Box 81, Postal Code 100 At all times, PDO endeavours to be a good corporate citizen. Telephone: + (00968) 24678111 We operate in an environmentally responsible and sustainable Fax + (00968) 24674374 fashion, dealing transparently and honestly on the basis of open and competitive bidding with contractors and suppliers Email: [email protected] and supporting and investing in social and community projects. Web: www.pdo.co.om