Image Source: Mercom India The Sultanate of Oman is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform its energy landscape. Central to this transformation is the development of a robust green hydrogen industry. Hydrom, the state-owned entity tasked with steering this initiative, recently convened a pivotal workshop in Muscat to assess the nation’s preparedness for achieving […]
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 […]
Image Source: Promovex An Omani investor and a leading Chinese solar technology company, Q-SUN Solar, have formed a joint venture to establish a substantial solar photovoltaic (PV) cell and module production facility at Sohar Freezone. The planned 10-gigawatt (GW) solar plant is a significant step towards meeting the growing demand for solar energy in Oman […]
Image Source: Amorim Coutinho In a significant stride towards renewable energy adoption and sustainability, Solar Wadi in Oman and the Arab Open University have forged a groundbreaking partnership through the signing of a solar photovoltaic (PV) agreement. The momentous event unfolded amidst the esteemed presence of Her Excellency Prof. Dr. Rahma bint Ibrahim Al-Mahrouqi, Minister […]
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). […]
Image Source: GMK Center The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman have signed a AED-117-billion (USD 31.85bn/EUR 29.72bn) investment agreement concerning an industrial and energy megaproject for renewable energy initiatives. The plan includes solar and wind projects as well as green metals production plants, the Ministry of Investment of the UAE has announced. The companies […]
Image Source: Oman News Agency South Korea and Oman are set to reinvigorate their economic relationship with the resumption of the Korea-Oman Economic Cooperation Committee after an eight-year hiatus. The committee, initially scheduled for 2019 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will reconvene to explore new avenues for collaboration. Trade Minister Inkyo Cheong and […]
Image Source: Energy Tracker Asia A significant leap forward in Oman’s clean energy goals! A consortium led by EDF Group, J-POWER, and Yamna has secured a land grant from Hydrom, Oman’s green hydrogen company, to develop a large-scale green ammonia project. Key Points: Location: Dhofar Governorate, Oman (on a 341km² land block) Production Capacity: 1 […]
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 […]
Image Source: Energy Capital & Power Foreign Ministers Sayyid Badr Albusaidi of Oman and Mohamed Salem Ould Marzouk of Mauritania met in Nouakchott, Mauritania, for a crucial round of talks. The aim? To solidify cooperation between their countries and explore new areas of mutual benefit. The discussion covered a broad range of sectors, pinpointing trade, […]