Oman Downstream Sector
Development Conference
Objective
Promoting the Oman’s Plastic Downstream Industry Development
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32,000,000
9,270,000
1,425,000 2,570,000
4,425,000 4,053,000
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KSA UAE Bahrain Qatar Oman Kuwait
Population
Number of operating units plastics conversion
Source: 2015 GPCA, GCC Plastic Industry indicators
Academia industry cooperation vision
strategy Government
support R&D
facilities investments Deregulated
import market Human
capabilities Bureaucracy
Facts & Challenges
The Importance of Downstream Industry
Fuel
Crude Oil & Natural GasPetroleumPetrochemicals
Monomers
Ethylene Propylene
Plastic Resins
Polyethylene Polypropylene
Plastic Products
End-Use Markets
Packaging Construction, Furniture
Transport/Auto
.
The value multiplier across the value chain is greater further downstream
16 1 2 4
8
Value Multiplier
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Orpic View: Attracting Plastic Convertors
International market should be also on focus
To capture Plastic further investors interests,
Orpic and other GCC Polymer producers should focus on
Tax regime Availability of
infrastructure
Energy cost
Labor cost Logistics Custom Technology Markets
Source: Orpic ; GPCA Plasticon 2016
Human development
Innovation
Investment Economic
contribution
Job opportunities
Circular Economy
The downstream industry creates a positive contribution towards growing Oman’s economy. Adding value in multiple fields; Academia, foreign investment, job creation
and the development of human capital.
A Positive Contribution To Oman’s Economy
Opportunities Created By The Development of Oman’s Plastic Downstream Industry
• Development of Omani human capabilities in polymers research, innovation and production by providing specialized training
• Employment opportunities for Omanis in specialized fields such polymers research, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics and recycling
• Stimulate entrepreneurship in plastic innovation, research & manufacturing
• Foster Innovation through R&D
• Support SME’s development in various sectors
• Attract local, regional and international investments in Oman plastic manufacturing industry
• Reduce reliance of imported products and increase local availability of added value product and applications
• Diversification
• Maximize Oil and gas revenue
