Oman: Local firms sign deals with PDO

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) has signed three contracts with local firms worth a total of $35m covering the supply and servicing of compressors, part of efforts to boost the local oil and gas industry. Bin Salim Enterprises picked up two contracts and the third was signed with PipeLine Supply Company. PDO says that 38% of all its contracts are now placed with local businesses.