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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Image Source: Arabian Daily News A landmark project in Oman’s energy landscape has been unveiled: the country’s biggest solar photovoltaic (PV) farm dedicated to a desalination plant. Boosting Water Security and Sustainability: This innovative project, a collaboration between Veolia and TotalEnergies, is a major stride forward in two key areas for Oman: Water Security: Located near […]
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 […]
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 […]
Image Source: Science Business Shell has revealed exciting details about Green Energy Oman (GEO), one of the largest green hydrogen projects planned for Oman. This project, expected to be operational in the early 2030s, is a testament to Oman’s commitment to clean energy. GEO: A Major Player in Green Hydrogen GEO, led by Shell as […]
Image Source: OERLive The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) is leading the charge in Oman’s transition towards a sustainable future. They recently unveiled four key initiatives aimed at boosting service quality, energy efficiency, and renewable energy adoption. Rewarding Reliability, Embracing Renewables The first initiative focuses on accountability. If electricity providers fail to meet pre-defined […]
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 […]
Image Source: ifec.org.hk Oman unveiled late on Wednesday a sustainable finance framework to help the Gulf country reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and attract environmental, social and governance investors. Under the initiative, Oman plans to issue financial instruments like green, social and sustainability bonds as well as loans and sukuk — bonds that comply […]