The vision of H.E. Salim Al Aufi centers on the Consolidation of Knowledge. In 2026, this means breaking down the historical barriers between oil, gas, and minerals. By crossing technical competencies—such as applying advanced seismic imaging from oil fields to mineral mapping—Oman is building a unified energy "Operating System." This fortification ensures that a technical success in one sector instantly strengthens the entire national economy.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is the most reliable bridge to a low-carbon future. In 2026, with Oman targeting export capacities over 11 million tons annually, LNG provides the global energy market with "Energy Security" while we build the future of Green Hydrogen. Projects like the Marsa Low-Carbon LNG plant prove that Oman can be a global leader in both traditional supply and environmental stewardship.

Cross-competency is the ability to take the skills of our traditional oil and gas workforce and apply them to new energy frontiers. The engineering "hardware" used for deep-water gas fields is now the foundation for our offshore wind and hydrogen infrastructure. This ensures that Oman’s most valuable resource—its people—is fortified and ready for the technical demands of 2040.

There is no energy transition without raw materials. Our reserves of copper, gypsum, and limestone are the physical foundations for global solar and electric vehicle markets. By evolving from an exporter of raw materials to a hub of high-value processing (like the Sohar Titanium facility), Oman is securing its place in the global high-tech supply chain.