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Petroleum Development Oman Company Profile

About PDO Community
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is the leading exploration As the major oil and gas supplier in the Sultanate, PDO has
and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. It never lost sight of the fact that in order to carry out its daily 2.05
deliversmajority of the country’s crude oil production and natural task of exploration and production it is not only necessary but
gas supply, but above all it focus on delivering excellence, desirable to be a good corporate citizen - especially against a
growth and sustainable value creation within and well beyond backdrop of rising community expectations and public scrutiny.
the industry.
This is regarded by PDO as simply the right thing to do –
pragmatically, commercially but above all, morally. That’s why
The Company is owned by the Government of Oman (with a its community initiatives are directed at where they can make a
60% interest), Royal Dutch Shell (34%), Total (4%) and Partex tangible, positive and lasting difference to lives, by targeting its
(2%). The first economic oil find was made in 1962, and the first funds, skills and expertise at those who most need them.
oil consignment was exported in 1967.
This help comes in many forms, such as the investment in
PDO operates in a concession area of about 100,000 km2 (one and mentoring of local entrepreneurs, job creation schemes,
third of Oman’s geographical area), has around 209 producing vocational training, vital community infrastructure, student
fields, more than 8000 active wells, 55 producing gas fields, a sponsorship and support for non-governmental organisations.
diverse workforce of around 8,500 employees, comprised of 70 This support provides a unique value to the local community
different nationalities, and more than 8000 active contractors. in PDO’s concession area and beyond, underpinning our social
licence to operate.
The primary objective of PDO is to engage efficiently, responsibly
and safely in the exploration, production, development, storage Business with PDO
and transportation of hydrocarbons in the Sultanate. The To guarantee that it achieves value for money in all its acquisitions
Company seeks a high level of performance with the aim of goods and services and ensures that its procurement process
of furthering the long-term benefits of its shareholders, its is both transparent and efficient, PDO has developed an online
employees and the society of Oman in line with its core values system to facilitate vendor registration, tendering and auction
of honesty, integrity and respect. procurement.
Procurement documents can be accessed electronically by the PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT OMAN
This approach to business is underpinned by its vision to be vendor community using the local portal and network provided
renowned and respected for the excellence of its people and by the Company.
the value they create for Oman and all its stakeholders.
Vendor Registration at PDO
The Company provides all employees with safe and healthy All vendors and suppliers of products and services who wish
conditions of work and adequate and competitive conditions of to do business with PDO, should be qualified and registered
service. It pays particular attention to the recruitment, training at Business Gateways International (BGI) in the new Oil & Gas
and development of Omani employees and respects the rights sector’s Joint Supplier Registration System (JSRS).
of all employees in line with the Omani Labour Law. PDO has a www.businessgateways.com
dedicated Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) team of 20 employees
that work towards establishing a healthy work environment E-Business
free of harassment and discrimination. The team’s mission is PDO’s drive for efficiency and its desire to keep improving its
to elevate the status of D&I in the Company, to underline the processes and its working relationship with stakeholders have
benefits of a diverse staff and promote the positive impact they led it to continuously test & use e-business & other online
can have on business performance. processes.
Company Address:
At all times, PDO endeavours to be a good corporate citizen. Petroleum Development Oman
It operates in an environmentally responsible and sustainable Postal Office Box 81, Postal Code 100
fashion, dealing transparently and honestly on the basis of open Telephone: + (00968) 24678111
and competitive bidding with contractors and suppliers and Email: [email protected]
supporting and investing in social and community projects. Web: www.pdo.co.om