State-owned Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is considering the construction of a 100-MW solar plant with an energy storage facility in the north of the sultanate and has drawn up plans for its first wind farm.
It was also found that, during recent years, the country has unveiled ambitious renewable production plans leading to an investment in several megawatts (MW) of solar
Oman has set a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050, while the Omani government''s seven-year statement 2023-2029 set interim renewable energy
DESCRIPTION The Ibri II Solar PV Independent Power Plant Project (the Project) is a 500 mega-watt greenfield solar photovoltaics power plant in Ibri, Oman which is being developed by Shams Ad-Dhahira Generating Company SAOC (the
The agreements will build on a landmark MoU signed in July 2023 by Energy Dome, an Italian-based tech start-up, with Takhzeen, a 100 per cent subsidiary of publicly
Our Correspondent Muscat Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) signed landmark agreements on Wednesday with OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) and TotalEnergies
WeConnect Energy takes a closer look at some upcoming large-scale projects involving clean hydrogen, onshore wind and solar energy in Oman.
Transparency in planning and community engagement in project development are key factors for success in the sector. The wind energy sector in 2025 will continue on a growth trajectory, with technological innovations,
Engineering and environmental studies are building on a comprehensive wind & solar measurement campaign to further define and enhance the benefits of the GEO 25-gigawatt green fuels project.
In 2025, the Manah 1 and Manah 2 solar projects were introduced, adding 1,000 megawatts of capacity. By 2027, Oman expects to generate between 1,400 and 1,450 megawatts from wind and solar projects.
Among them are a water purification and energy storage project at Wadi Dayqah Dam, a feasibility study for geothermal energy utilisation, waste-to-energy projects including
Located 170 kilometres south of the city of Muscat, this 500 megawatt (MW) solar project will set a new standard in the Sultanate of Oman''s solar power market aligned with Omani climate goals. Once operational, the Manah 1 project is
Location and project timeline The solar project, named North Solar, will be located in the Saih Nihaydah region in northern Oman. The two wind farms, Riyah-1 and Riyah-2, will be situated in the oil fields of Amin and West Nimr in the southern
Muscat: The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion has revealed that the renewable energy equipment sector—covering solar panels, wind turbines,
The wind projects will be at across various locations in the country, mainly in Al Wusta and Dhofar governorates, energy and minerals minister Salim Nasser Al Aufi told state-run Oman News Agency. The projects
Muscat, April 23, 2025 – The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) based in Muscat, in collaboration with TotalEnergies Renewables Distributed Generation Middle East & Africa
For the next Solar PV IPP PWP exploring the options to include a small scale BESS; co-located with the PV Plant. The main purpose is for frequency control and to inccrease the plant
The 500MW Manah I solar power plant is expected to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2025. The 500MW Manah I solar power plant is located in the Ad Dakhiliyah region of Oman. Credit: Fit Ztudio via
"GEO is the world''s largest green hydrogen project, integrating wind and solar power with grid-forming battery energy storage, pushing the boundaries of sustainable energy
Muscat: His Excellency Eng. Salem bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, announced that five to six new renewable energy projects focused on wind and solar power will begin development in 2025. With Oman''s
Speaking to the Oman News Agency, His Excellency revealed that these projects will be located in regions where wind energy has already been assessed, primarily in the Al Wusta and Dhofar governorates.
Muscat: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) signed landmark agreements on Wednesday with OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) and TotalEnergies to develop three key renewable
Oman is moving forward with green hydrogen projects, with the first Final Investment Decision (FID) expected in 2026-27. Over the past two years, eight consortiums have been awarded land blocks in central and
Oman is rapidly advancing its clean energy initiatives with over $4 billion invested in solar and wind projects, along with plans for RO 2 billion in green hydrogen
The wind projects will be at across various locations in the country, mainly in Al Wusta and Dhofar governorates, energy and minerals minister Salim Nasser Al Aufi told state
In total, new solar projects in 2025 are expected to make up more than 50% of the planned added utility-scale electric generation for 2025. Combined with planned battery storage capacity, the share is 81% of total
Oman is making significant strides in implementing green energy projects, aiming to generate around 30% of its total electricity production from renewable sources by 2030, in line with Oman Vision
North Solar, a 100 MW solar project, located in Saih Nihaydah in northern Oman; Riyah-1 and Riyah-2, two 100 MW wind projects, located in Amin and West Nimr fields in southern Oman.
Oman has selected 12 qualified bidders to move to the next round of a tender for five wind projects across the Sultanate which are planned to become operational in 2027.
What is the status of the Investment Tax Credit in 2025? Solar, storage, and other eligible projects can still access the ITC. The deadline to begin and complete construction (or
Oman''s Nama Power and Water Procurement Co. received four bids from companies and consortia looking to develop the 500 MW solar project in Ibri, northwestern Oman.
