Muscat, June 30th 2012 – CEO of Oman Oil Marketing Company, Eng. Omar bin Ahmed Qatan received an award from Castrol in recognition of the company's excellent performance in the region's energy business, recording a 25% growth between 2010 and 2011. Named Middle East and North Africa's 'Ambassador Distributor', omanoil fortifies its position as the nation's leading fuel and lubricants marketing company by maintaining performance of the highest international standards.

On the occasion, a representative from Castrol's energy business honored omanoil with the prestigious award and personally invited the CEO to attend the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in July as a member of the Castrol Ambassador Club.

omanoil is one of 64 global distributors nominated for continually applying best-in-class practices and inspiring new industry standards. Castrol's Power Generation Offshore Energy Team selected omanoil as their distributor of choice for exceptional lubricants delivery models for land rigs at drilling sites and implementing best health, safety, security and environment procedures. The company was also commended for fostering outstanding customer relationships across the supply chain.