Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is the foremost exploration and production company in the Sultanate. They account for more than 70% of the country's crude oil production and nearly all of its natural gas supply. 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 100,000 km2 (one third of Oman’s geographical area), has around 130 producing fields, close to 6,000 producing wells, a diverse workforce of around 8,000 employees, comprised of 64 different nationalities, and more than 45,000 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. The Company seeks a high level of performance with the aim of furthering the long-term benefits of its shareholders, its employees and the society of Oman in line with their core values of honesty, integrity and respect.
This approach to business is underpinned by our vision to be renowned and respected for the excellence of their people and the value they create for Oman and all their stakeholders.
The Company provides all employees with safe and healthy conditions of work and adequate and competitive conditions of service. They pay particular attention to the recruitment, training and development of Omani employees and respects the rights of all employees in line with the Omani Labour Law. PDO has a dedicated Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) team of 20 employees that work towards establishing a healthy work 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 they can have on business performance.
