Al Baleed Petrochemical

🚀 A First for Oman: Al Baleed Petrochemical Partners in Revolutionary CO₂-to-Chemicals Technology Al Baleed Petrochemical is proud to announce its participation as a strategic partner in Carbeau, a newly established company commercializing one of the world's most advanced electrochemical CO₂ conversion technologies. Carbeau was launched following the spin-out of Avantium's Volta Technology and is supported by a consortium including Avantium, Invest-NL, NOM, GKT, and Al Baleed Petrochemical. The technology transforms captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) into high-value chemical products using renewable electricity, creating a practical pathway to decarbonize the chemical industry while producing sustainable feedstocks for future manufacturing. 🌱 Key applications include: • Glycolic Acid – used in personal care and industrial applications. • PLGA – a next-generation biodegradable polymer with significant market potential. Al Baleed Petrochemical is committed to positioning Oman at the forefront of sustainable chemicals and carbon utilization. This initiative aligns with Oman Vision 2040 and supports the country's industrial diversification goals. 🔹 Why Salalah? • Exceptional solar resources for renewable electricity generation. • Strong national commitment to renewable energy and industrial electrification. • Established industrial infrastructure and export logistics within the Salalah Free Zone. • Unique integration opportunities within the Salalah Petrochemical Park, enabling captured CO₂ to be transformed into valuable chemical products. 💬 Eng. Saeed Al Shanfari, Managing Director of Al Baleed Petrochemical, commented: "We believe the future of the chemical industry lies in transforming carbon emissions into valuable products. Oman’s strategic location, abundant solar resources, and industrial ambitions make Salalah an ideal destination for commercializing this breakthrough technology. Our vision is to establish one of the world's first commercial CO₂-to-chemicals plants in Salalah, creating a new sustainable chemical value chain for the region." This partnership marks another significant milestone in our mission to introduce world-class technologies to Oman, accelerate the transition toward a circular carbon economy, and position Salalah as a future hub for sustainable chemical manufacturing. #AlBaleedPetrochemical #Carbeau #AvantiumN.V.#VoltaTechnology #GKT #Invest-NL #NOM #Sustainability #CarbonUtilization #CCU #GreenChemistry #EnergyTransition #CircularEconomy #OmanVision2040 #Salalah #Innovation #Petrochemicals #RenewableEnergy

Natural Gas Sales Agreement (NGSA) Signing Ceremony Held Under the Patronage of HE Sultan Bin Salim Al Habsi, Finance Minister of Oman. Muscat, November 2, 2025 – A significant milestone was achieved with the signing of the Natural Gas Sales Agreement (NGSA), held under the patronage of His Excellency Sultan Bin Salim Al Habsi, Finance Minister of Oman. The signing ceremony took place in Muscat and was attended by key representatives from various organizations. Eng. Saeed Al Shanfari the Managing Director of Al Baleed Petrochemical represented Al Baleed Petrochemical at the event, the event marking an important step forward in securing a sustainable and reliable gas supply for the industrial sector. This agreement reinforces Al Baleed Petrochemical’s commitment to supporting Oman’s industrial and economic development, aligning with the Oman's vision 2040 for energy security and sustainable growth.