Image Source: WAM.AE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman have embarked on a groundbreaking $32 billion green megaproject, aiming to become regional leaders in sustainable development. This ambitious initiative, reported by RenewablesNow, encompasses several key areas: Renewable Energy Powerhouse: The project prioritizes large-scale renewable energy initiatives, including solar and wind power generation. Specific details […]
Image Source: PVTECH Over the next three years, Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) plans to progressively connect approximately twelve major projects across sectors like Industrial, Oil & Gas, Mining, Power, and Crypto-Mining to the national grid. These initiatives collectively require over 1600 MW of power when fully operational. The largest among these projects is United […]
Image Source: EnergyCouncil Oman’s Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, and Algeria’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, co-chaired the eighth session of the Omani-Algerian Joint Committee in Algiers, focusing on enhancing bilateral ties with a special emphasis on renewable energy cooperation. Both nations underscored the depth of their historical, cultural, and social connections, expressing mutual aspirations to […]
Image Source: Times of Oman Sun Power for Sustainable Steel: Shell’s pioneering Qabas solar project in Oman is making waves in the Middle East. This 25-megawatt solar power plant, the first of its kind for the region, is powering a local ferrochrome smelting company, Al Tamman Indsil Ferrochrome (ATIFC). A Win-Win for Industry and Environment: […]
Image Source: Riviera Maritime Media Oman and TotalEnergies have embarked on a groundbreaking project, Marsa LNG, that redefines the future of LNG production in the Middle East. This innovative venture, located at the Port of Sohar, will be the first-of-its-kind solar-powered LNG facility, significantly reducing its environmental impact. A Long-Standing Partnership Strengthens: A visit by […]
Image Source: Power World Analysis Nama Power said in response to its request for qualification, it had received 12 submissions for qualification submitted by local and international developers Oman’s Nama Power and Water Procurement Company has announced that leading global and regional utility majors are in the race for the development of the 500 MW […]
Image Source: Idemitsu Renewables Nama Power and Water Procurement Company has revealed the pre-qualified candidates for the Ibri III solar project, aimed at diversifying Oman’s energy sources with a capacity of 500 MW. The Sultanate of Oman continues its energy diversification strategy with the announcement of the pre-qualified candidates for the Ibri III solar project. […]
Image Source: ECOVIS International Nama Power and Water Procurement Company has unveiled the prequalified applicants for the development of the Ibri III Solar Independent Power Producer (IPP) project, marking a significant step in Oman’s renewable energy ambitions. With a project capacity of 500 MW and an estimated investment of Omani Riyal 155 million, this initiative […]
Image Source: Mecrom India The authorities in Oman have revealed the preferred bidders for a 500 MW solar tender for the Ibri III Solar IPP facility. Oman Power and Water Procurement Co. (OPWP) has shortlisted the preferred bidders for a tender it launched in January to select independent power producers (IPP) to build a 500 MW […]
Image Source: Repsol Omani upstream energy firm ARA Petroleum is preparing to commission one of the world’s first solar thermal powered, zero emission desalination plants in the Sultanate of Oman – a groundbreaking facility designed to transform highly saline produced water into drinking water. Muscat-based ARA has tapped Austrian solar tech startup Heliovis to set […]