Oman to Launch Major Low-Carbon Aluminum Projects in Duqm SEZ, Including $2.4B CMOC Electrolytic Plant

Published: May 11, 2026 15:26
According to foreign media reports, Oman plans to launch three major low-carbon aluminum projects within the Duqm Special Economic Zone (SEZAD). The most notable one is an electrolytic aluminum project invested by CMOC Group Limited. With a total investment of approximately 2.4 billion Omani Rials, the project will be built with an annual electrolytic aluminum production capacity of 530,000 tonnes, supported by downstream deep-processing facilities planned to reach an annual capacity of 620,000 tonnes of aluminum billets and pre-cast slabs.

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