Omanoil joins millions around the world for Earth Hour 2015

Oman Oil Marketing Company (omanoil) joined hundreds of millions of people in over 150 countries worldwide to take a stand for Earth Hour 2015. In solidarity with the global movement for energy conservation, the company switched off all non-essential lights at its Burj Al Sahwa Filling Station from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on March 28^th. omanoil has participated in Earth Hour annually since 2012, leading by example to reduce energy consumption for environment preservation.

Engr. Faisal Abdulaziz Al Shanfari, General Manager of Administration, Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, Customer Service, Procurement and Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), said, “Not only do we go dark with the world on Earth Hour but we go beyond the hour in the hopes of creating a chain reaction that begins with one person performing the simple task of turning off a light switch.”

He added, “In addition to our commitment to Earth Hour, we implement proactive and eco-friendly practices throughout our supply chain, from our refinery to our retail network of 166 filling stations.” Green procedures enable the company to reduce its carbon-footprint, while HSSE training courses are used to educate staff on the importance of environmental sustainability. omanoil’s filling stations are equipped with the latest leak detection systems to ensure an effective and timely response to problems, and its aluminum road-transport tankers increase efficiency and reduce fuel intake. Energy is conserved at forecourts with LED lights that cut power consumption by over 40%, and the company has installed an air monitoring system at the Mina Al Fahal refinery to measure and control emission levels.

omanoil will continue to educate and inspire its employees and the community with innovative, environmentally-friendly practices while participating in worldwide initiatives that will preserve the planet for generations to come.