Wedoany.com Report-Dec.3, Worley Ltd., headquartered in North Sydney, Australia, has been awarded a contract by OQ Refineries and Petroleum Industries LLC (OQ RPI) to perform Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services for a major decarbonization initiative at the Sohar Refinery in Oman.

Under the agreement, Worley will take full responsibility for the FEED phase, focusing on solutions that maximize heat recovery and significantly improve overall energy efficiency at the existing refinery complex. The scope includes detailed engineering studies to identify and implement practical measures that reduce energy consumption and lower emissions while maintaining operational reliability.

The project will be delivered by Worley's local team in Oman working in close collaboration with the company's Global Integrated Delivery center in India, leveraging combined regional knowledge and international technical expertise.

Worley's Chief Executive Officer, Chris Ashton, stated: "We are pleased to continue our successful long-term partnership with OQ RPI which spans more than 20 years. This project enables us to contribute our global experience and expertise to support the energy transition, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint of the refinery, and ensuring compliance with evolving environmental standards."

The Sohar Refinery decarbonization program reflects OQ RPI's ongoing commitment to sustainable operations and alignment with international environmental goals. By optimizing existing assets rather than building new infrastructure, the initiative demonstrates a practical approach to achieving meaningful emissions reductions in an operating facility.

Worley has established a strong track record in delivering complex energy-efficiency and decarbonization projects worldwide, and this award further strengthens its relationship with OQ RPI, which dates back over two decades. Successful completion of the FEED phase will provide the technical foundation for subsequent detailed design and implementation stages, helping the Sohar Refinery maintain competitiveness while progressively lowering its environmental impact.