Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is the foremost exploration and
production company in the Sultanate. We account for more than 70% of the
country's crude oil production and nearly all of its natural gas
supply. The Company is owned by the Government of Oman (with a 60%
interest), Royal Dutch Shell (34%), Total (4%) and Partex (2%). The
first economic oil find was made in 1962, and the first oil consignment
was exported in 1967.