Oman's Oil & Gas Industry: A Business Model Analysis

This report critically examines various business models employed by companies operating in the global oil and gas market, focusing specifically on Oman. The report explores how Oman's abundant oil and natural gas reserves have fueled economic development, supported by government policies favoring local companies. Despite initial limitations imposed by strict foreign investment rules, Oman has liberalized its regulations to attract international investment, leveraging its strategic geographic location to become a leader in the Middle East for both growth and foreign direct investment. The report analyzes the impact of foreign direct investment on market stability and the role of technology in enhancing production levels for Omani oil companies, which are categorized as 'Sharks of Shale.' It concludes by demonstrating how effective business models contribute to long-term sustainability within the global market.

Summary
This is a report, which has critically analyzed various business model used by the companies in
the global market and Oman. Oman being a country being rich in the field of oil and natural gas
has majorly contributed to the development of the economy. The government because of this
very reason supports the oil and natural gas companies in Oman. However, due to the strict
foreign investment rules and limitations, the country was not able to compete at the global. Thus,
the foreign investment laws have been liberalised so that Oman can compete with the global
nations. The geographical location of Oman is optimal and this has gained the attention of large
number of investors in the market. Thus, there has been immense growth in the oil and natural
gas sector due to the free market trade that they have created. Thus, Oman has become the
country with highest growth rate and foreign direct investment in the Middle East. The facts and
figure show that there was a steady dip in the foreign direct investment in the fiscal years of 2016
but the country has managed to bounce back. The Oil companies in Oman are relatively of
smaller nature when compared to the global companies and belong to category of Sharks of
Shale. They have made of technology to make improvements in their level of production. Thus,
it can been seen from the study that foreign direct investment has provided stability to the market
and use of effective business has helped to maintain the long term sustainability of the
companies in the global market.