OREANDA-NEWS. June 4, 2012. Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is striving to come to a speedy resolution to the industrial dispute with its contracting staff which began last Thursday (May 24), working closely with the Government, Majlis al Shura'a, Royal Oman Police, contractors and other authorities.

Operations at Qarn Alam have started to resume and further talks are taking place at Fahud. PDO Managing Director Raoul Restucci said: "We are striving to resolve this dispute legally and fairly as soon as possible."

The Company said it would like to refute completely the allegations that PDO has been trying to end this matter by denying vital supplies to the facilities affected.

PDO insisted it had been doing its utmost to protect the welfare and safety of its staff and contracting personnel. Mr Restucci added: "The unfortunate fact of the matter is that those who have mounted this illegal strike have been blocking the delivery of water and diesel and preventing others from going about their daily business." PDO said the disruption has resulted in some reduced oil production, but thanks to the efforts of PDO and non-striking contractors staff the volume lost so far has been small.

Mr Restucci said: "I would like to thank the Majlis al Shura'a for the exhaustive efforts they have made in trying to bring this matter to a successful conclusion and all those who have supported these