- Oman has opened the first Women in LPG (WINLPG) National Chapter in the Middle East
- The initiative aims to boost and promote women's participation in energy-related fields
- The announcement was made during the opening of the Middle East LPG Summit and Exhibition 2025
Oman inaugurated the Middle East's very first Women in LPG - WINLPG National Chapter, during the opening session of the Middle East LPG Summit and Exhibition 2025 in Muscat, Oman, held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, and under the patronage of Qais bin Mohammed al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion, and organized by WLGA in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion.
This chapter establishment of WINLPG advocates further for gender inclusion in the energy sector, and supports Oman as a regional leader in women's participation in our evolving and dynamic LPG sector.
The country is demonstrating its increasing emphasis on diversity and inclusivity, and developing human capital resource in the energy sector in general.
WINLPG, a global network founded by WLGA a decade ago, has over 4,000 members, including almost 15 National Chapters around the world.
The platform provides mentors, promotional leadership initiatives, skills development, and networking opportunities to enhance women's participation across the entire LPG value chain.
The Oman chapter represents an important step in extending these opportunities to women across the Middle East.
Alison Abbott, WINLPG Co-Founder and WLGA Communications Director explained that national chapters enable the countries to adapt their initiatives to local needs and priorities.
"What is happening or needed in Oman may be very different from what is needed in Nigeria, the US, South Africa, or India. The national chapters make it possible to design country-specific actions," she said.
She explained that the network was first established to offset the shortage of female representatives within the industry, citing that the inclusion of females benefits business and the sector as a whole.
She further reiterated that women are now more visible in Oman's energy sector, saying that they now have an active presence and their voice is being heard in shaping the sector.
Alison added that continued support from men will be needed in order to see these efforts through to their successful conclusion.
