Category: Wind Energy

Oman’s Offshore Wind Potential: A Vast Untapped Resource

Image Source: CNBC The Sultanate of Oman, renowned for its onshore renewable energy initiatives, also possesses significant offshore wind resources that remain largely untapped. While the region has primarily focused on solar power development, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has identified Oman as one of the countries in the Middle East and North Africa […]
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Oman’s Wind Energy Expansion: A Pivotal Step Towards a Greener Future

Image Source: Gas Outlook Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), a leading figure in the country’s energy sector, is making significant strides in its renewable energy journey. The company has embarked on the development of two wind power projects, Riyah-1 and Riyah-2, each with a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW). These projects are strategically located at Amin […]
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Oman’s Nama Secures Long-Term Power and Water Supply Deals

Image Source: Times of Oman Nama Power and Water Procurement Company, Oman’s exclusive procurer of electricity and desalination projects, has entered into new long-term agreements with four existing power and water plants. This strategic move aims to ensure a stable supply of essential utilities while driving investment in the sector. The agreements, secured following a […]
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Oman’s Green Energy Transformation

Image Source: OmanObserver The Sultanate of Oman, traditionally reliant on its vast oil reserves, is undergoing a pivotal shift towards a sustainable energy future. This transformation is evident in the country’s burgeoning renewable energy sector, exemplified by the Ibri III solar project, a 500-megawatt initiative requiring a substantial investment of 155 million Omani rials. At […]
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Oman and Germany Strengthen Green Energy Ties

Image Source: Future Fuels Oman is intensifying its efforts to become a global leader in renewable energy and green hydrogen production. A high-level Omani delegation, led by Minister of Energy and Minerals Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, recently visited Germany to explore potential collaborations with Siemens Energy. The visit focused on leveraging Siemens Energy’s […]
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Dhofar Wind Farm: A Beacon of Renewable Energy Success in Oman

Image Source: BBC Oman’s pioneering Dhofar Wind Power Plant is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary next month, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy journey. This 50-megawatt project, while relatively modest in scale, has generated an impressive 522,423 megawatt-hours of electricity since its inception, according to Nama Power and Water Company (PWP). […]
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Oman Boosts Green Tech with Training Program for Businesses

Image Source: Fast Company Middle East Oman’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is offering a specialized training program to equip entrepreneurs with the skills needed to thrive in the green hydrogen and renewable energy sectors. Focus on Growth: This five-week program targets SMEs and startups. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge […]
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APSR sets target of 31% electricity from renewables by 2029 in Oman

Image Source: Gedling Eye Oman Vision 2040 has laid down clear markers, aspiring to achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030 and 39% by 2040 The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has set an ambitious goal to increase the share of renewable energy to 31% by the end of 2029, marking a significant leap from […]
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Oman plans 1.2GW wind schemes

Image Source: Earth.org Oman’s Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP) has announced plans to procure five wind power stations with a combined capacity of 1,171MW. The planned schemes and their capacities are: Dhofar 2: 132 MW Sadah: 99MW Duqm: 270MW Mahut: 400MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali: 270MW These projects are expected to be implemented by 2027 to […]
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Launch of Green Energy Oman project eyed in early 2030s

Green Energy Oman (GEO), one of the biggest green hydrogen projects planned for implementation in the Sultanate of Oman, is slated to come on stream sometime in the early part of the next decade, according to energy supermajor Shell. GEO, backed by a multinational consortium with Shell as its lead operating partner, is among six […]
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