Category: CO2

Oman Power and Energy Forum highlights the Sultanate’s remarkable progress on energy transition

Source: News The second edition of the annual three-day Oman Power and Energy Forum commenced at the Grand Millennium Hotel in Muscat and discussed developments in energy transition in line with Oman Vision 2040. The forum, held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, attracted over 400 delegates from Oman, GCC region […]
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LARGEST SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECT UNDERWAY IN THE SULTANATE OF OMAN

Image Source: ENRSouthest The Manah 1 project, in line with the “Oman Vision 2040” will increase power generation capacity through renewable independent power projects. From an energy perspective, the Sultanate of Oman is probably better known as an oil and gas developer, but it also competitive in the solar and wind energy space, having recognised […]
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OCEC taps TotalEnergies for solar power

Image Source: TotalEnergies The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) has officially signed an agreement with TotalEnergies Renewables Distributed Generation Middle East & Africa (DG MEA), a wholly owned affiliate of TotalEnergies, to develop a rooftop solar photovoltaic project that will enable OCEC to become Oman’s premier green venue. The 4.6 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar rooftop […]
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Oman and Germany Forge Alliance for Green Hydrogen Future Oman and Germany Forge Alliance for Green Hydrogen Future

Image Source: Energycapitalpower A delegation from the Sultanate of Oman recently embarked on a visit to Germany, igniting discussions and cooperation opportunities in the burgeoning field of green hydrogen. Led by Oman’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, Eng Salim Al Aufi, and Oman’s Ambassador to Germany, Maitha al Mahrouqi, the delegation engaged in high-level talks […]
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Oman Ramps Up Renewable Energy with Ambitious 30% Target by 2030

Image Source: Infrastructure Oman is making significant strides towards clean energy with a goal of generating 30% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Here’s a breakdown of the key points: Clean Energy Push: Minister of Energy and Minerals, Engineer Salem bin Nasser Al Aufi, announced the ambitious target, highlighting Oman’s commitment to a sustainable […]
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Oman Ramps Up Wind Power Plans to Boost Renewable Energy Goals

Image Source: Oil and Gas Middleeast Oman’s Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP) has significantly expanded its wind power ambitions. They announced plans to acquire five wind power plants with a combined capacity of 1,171 MW, nearly double the previously announced total. Project Details: Five wind power plants with a total capacity of 1,171 […]
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Amnah Pledges Green Hydrogen for Oman’s Steel Industry

Image Source: Lins de Vasconcellos Omani Consortium Chooses Green Steel Over Exports Amnah, the winning consortium for Oman’s first green hydrogen development project, has announced a significant shift in its strategy. Instead of exporting green hydrogen derivatives, they plan to utilize it domestically for the production of green steel in Oman. This decision was revealed […]
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POSCO Leads World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Project in Oman

Image Source: Aju Korea Daily South Korean steel giant POSCO is taking a major leap towards green steel production with a record-breaking deal. A consortium led by POSCO has secured a $6.7 billion contract to build the world’s largest green hydrogen facility in Duqm, Oman. This project significantly contributes to Oman’s goal of achieving carbon […]
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BP and Shell among first winners of Oman’s green hydrogen land lease auction

Image Source: Empowering Pumps Three blocks of land near the port of Duqm awarded by government as the Gulf country aims to produce 1.25 million tonnes of renewable H2 annually by 2030 The Gulf state of Oman has today (Thursday) awarded three blocks of land for green hydrogen project development to consortia including oil majors […]
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