Image Source: Green H2 World Sizeable land areas with considerable renewable energy potential have been identified in northern Oman, as revealed during the recent ‘Forum on Sustainable and Low Carbon Aviation Fuel’ hosted by Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). These lands, spanning about 7,830 square kilometers in several governorates, complement the 50,000 square kilometers designated […]
Image Source: Saudi Gulf Projects The announcement comes in the context of increasing investments in renewables in the Middle East, as countries seek to move away from the fossil-fuel-funded economy. This May, Saudi Arabia-based NEOM Green Hydrogen reached financial closure on an $8.4 billion green hydrogen site that will generate 600 metric tons daily of CO2-free hydrogen […]
Image Source: IEEFA Oman Energy Development subsidiary, Hydrom, invites global energy companies interested in sustainable energy to take part in the second round public auction for green hydrogen development in Dhofar Governorate. Hydrom (Hydrogen Oman) was launched in 2022 to lead and manage Oman’s hydrogen strategy. In this auction, Hydrom will provide participating firms 3 prime […]
Image Source: Medium For Oman, the transition to cleaner energy sources is both an imperative and a practical economic path to a more sustainable future. The Omani government is in a race to prepare for a post-oil future. Since the discovery of oil in the 1960s, the sultanate’s economy has relied heavily on revenue from […]
Image Source: ShareAmerica Oman has solidified its position as the frontrunner in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region concerning potential solar farm capacity, as per the latest data from the Global Solar Power Tracker. This report, focusing on solar farm projects of 20 MW capacity and above, indicates that Oman ranks first in […]
Image Source: FuelCellsWork Belgium’s energy infrastructure company Fluxys and Omani state-owned transmission system operator OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore strategic cooperation in the development of hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure projects in Oman. The signing took place on October 24, 2023, which was also the day of […]
Image Source: Oman Observer Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP), the exclusive purchaser of power and water output in Oman, has unveiled plans for a substantial new solar PV-based Independent Power Project (IPP) named ‘Solar PV IPPs 2029’. Scheduled for launch in 2029, this ambitious venture will encompass a combined capacity of 1000 […]
Image Source: Arab News Oman is keen to take its relations with India one level higher by engaging more expeditiously with the country that is making significant strides in the fight against climate change. “The knowledge that is building up in India can definitely be used in Oman,” H E Salem bin Nasser al Aufi, […]
Image Source: ZAWYA Standard Chartered has made a noteworthy announcement, issuing its inaugural green guarantee in collaboration with China Energy Engineering Shanxi Electric Power Engineering Company (CEEC-SEPEC) in Oman. This groundbreaking endeavor highlights the shared dedication of the bank and CEEC-SEPEC towards sustainable finance and their commitment to bolstering renewable energy initiatives on a global […]
Image Source: ResearchChat Oman’s renewable energy capacity is set to at least double by 2025. This week saw the official start of construction on EdF Renewables and Korean Western Power’s 500MW Manah I solar PV plant, whilst a second 500MW plant, Manah II is also due to break ground over the coming months. Both are […]