Petroleum Development Oman (also PDO) is the national oil exploration and production company of Oman. It accounts for more than 90% of the country's crude-oil production and nearly all of its natural-gas supply. The Company is owned by the Government of Oman (which has a 60% interest), the Royal Dutch/Shell Group (which has a 34% interest), Total (which has a 4% interest) and Partex (which has a 2% interest). The first economic find of oil was made at Yibal in 1962, and the first consignment of oil was exported in 1967.
The company's main offices are in Mina Al Fahal in Muscat. PDO's central base of operations in the interior of Oman is located in Fahud.
PDO also refers to a (partly residential) section of the Omani capital area related to this company.
PDO is the home for many expatriates in Muscat. It features a beach club, which includes pool facilities, a snooker hall, two halls for sports (where many sport classes are taught), a brand new art studio, a language department, a golf course, tennis courts, a skate park, and four food and drink bars, in addition to the beach.
Links
http://www.pdo.co.om/pdo/
