Occidental of Oman has signed a memorandum of understanding with GlassPoint Solar, Fremont, Calif., for the possible use of steam raised with solar energy for injection at Mukhaizna heavy oil field in south-central Oman. Under discussion is a 2-Gw plant able to produce 100,000 b/d of steam for purchase by Oxy, which operates one of the world’s largest steamfloods at Mukhaizna.

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