LNG constitutes a large part of Oman s plan to develop its Natural Gas sector, and the country is investing heavily in it. Oman s LNG program is being coordinated by OLNGC. In 2004, Omans total LNG production was 324 Bcf. Since 2000, production has been evenly split between between two liquefaction plants (commonly referred to as trains) located at Qalhat, each with a capacity of around 170 Bcf per year. A third train with the same capacity began commercial operation in January 2006. It is a joint-venture between the Omani government (56 percent), ONGC (37 percent), and Union Fenosa (7 percent). There have been preliminary discussions with India over the possibility of that country taking an equity stake in a possible fourth train. The viability of the project depends on the number of future customers for the countrys gas. At present, the three Qalhat trains are operating at capacity. Union Fenosa has a 20-year contract for half of the third trains output. Other major LNG purchasers are Kogas (South Korea), Daghol Power (India), and Osaka Gas (Japan). Occasional spot cargoes also are delivered to Europe and the United States