Industry News
Oman unlocks RO 11 bn to power 10th 5-year plan
Date: 11 June 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
Oman’s Ministry of Economy has revealed that total development allocations under the Tenth Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) reached RO 11.009 billion by the end of March 2025.
NEDC strengthens future-readiness amid grid expansion challenges
Date: 9 June 2025 – Source: Oman Daily Observer
Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC) has pledged to vigorously address any vulnerabilities – legal, digital, and operational—that could impact the company’s future resilience and its alignment with Vision 2040 energy goals.
OQAE begins operational phase of clean energy project pipeline
Date: 9 June 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
More than five years after its establishment as the clean energy investment arm of OQ Group, OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) is set to formally commence the operational phase of its pivotal mandate.
Oman advances diverse energy portfolio: EDO
Date: 4 June 2025 – Source: Oman Daily Observer
Oman is set to undergo a major transformation in its energy sector over the next decade, with plans for broad-based expansion across both hydrocarbons and renewable energy sources, according to a key executive of the Sultanate of Oman’s pivotal energy industry.
RO 2.1 billion disbursed in subsidies last year
Date: 3 June 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
Oman allocated more than RO 2.1 billion in 2024 to fund targeted support across critical sectors and public welfare programmes, as part of its broader fiscal strategy to promote economic resilience and social stability.
OETC completes Fault Current Limiter (FCLR) project to enhance national grid reliability
Date: 2 June 2025 – Source: The Arabian Stories
MUSCAT: Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) announced the successful completion of all construction and commissioning works for the Fault Current Limiter (FCLR) project on the 132kV transmission network in Muscat Governorate.
China’s Arctech to supply solar trackers for Oman’s green ammonia project
Date: 31 May 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
India’s integrated energy group ACME says it has signed a contract with Arctech, a global Chinese-based leader in solar tracking solutions, to supply 175 MWp of solar trackers for its 300 MTPD (metric tonnes per day) Green Ammonia Project in Duqm.
Oman-Yemen power grid interconnection under study
Date: 28 May 2025 – Source: Oman Daily Observer
Well-known international energy sector engineering services consultancy firm Monenco has announced that it has secured a contract from Omani authorities to study the feasibility of interconnecting the power grids of Oman and Yemen.
Nama PWP scales up renewable projects in Oman
Date: 27 May 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
In a clear sign of Oman’s intensifying push towards a sustainable energy future, Nama Power and Water Procurement (Nama PWP) — the sole procurer of capacity and offtaker of output — has announced sweeping developments in solar and wind energy, underscoring its role as a key catalyst in the Sultanate of Oman’s clean energy transformation.
Green energy for Oman’s smart city projects
Date: 26 May 2025 – Source: Oman Daily Observer
Oman’s national grid will be suitably expanded and modernized to help meet a dramatic leap in the green energy requirements of a slate of Smart Cities and sustainable urban development schemes currently in various stages of early implementation in various parts of the Sultanate.
15 major projects to drive power demand growth
Date: 24 May 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
As many as 15 major private sector-led industrial and commercial projects will be plugged into Oman’s national grid over the next couple of years, bolstering electricity demand by an aggregate 2,000 MW and driving a new phase of national economic growth.
Nama Electricity invests RO 154 million in smart network
Date: 20 May 2025 – Source: Oman Daily Observer
Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC) – part of Nama Group – invested RO 154.49 million in 2024 to upgrade and expand its power distribution network across Oman, according to its latest annual report.
Climate-adapted’ turbines for PDO wind farms
Date: 19 May 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
Chinese multinational wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind is set to make its debut in Oman’s sizable wind energy space with a contract to supply wind turbines for a pair of wind farms with a combined capacity of 234 MW.
7 bidders qualified for RO 880m Misfah and Duqm IPPs
Date: 18 May 2025 – Source: Oman Daily Observer
Muscat: Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP), the exclusive procurer of power and water in the Sultanate of Oman, has named seven qualified applicants to participate in a tender for the development of two major Independent Power Projects (IPPs) – Misfah IPP and Duqm IPP – which represent a significant step in securing the Sultanate of Oman’s future energy needs.
NEDC emerges as Oman’s largest power utility
Date: 18 May 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC), the Sultanate of Oman’s national distribution utility with a mandate covering all of Oman except Dhofar Governorate, now manages assets exceeding RO 2 billion — positioning it as the largest power sector utility in the country.
Credible energy transition hinges on regulatory agility: MEM official
Date: 17 May 2025 – Source: Oman Daily Observer
The complexity of policy frameworks—not technology or ambition—is the real bottleneck in accelerating renewable energy deployment, said Dr Firas al Abduwani, Director General of Renewable Energy and Hydrogen at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM), during a high-level panel at the Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES) on Tuesday.
Oman Launches Net Zero Centre to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Date: 12 May 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
Oman has inaugurated the Net Zero Centre under the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, reinforcing its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Oman’s OQ issues go-ahead for 300 MW renewable projects, signs $2bln strategic deals
Date: 12 May 2025 – Source: Zawya
Oman’s state energy company OQ on Monday announced the full notice to proceed on the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract for three renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 300 megawatts (MW).
be’ah plans circular economy for renewable infrastructure waste
Date: 7 May 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
Be’ah is pioneering a national framework to manage renewable energy waste, turning potential landfill into opportunity. As clean energy scales up, this move ensures that sustainability doesn’t stop at generation—it extends all the way to disposal and reuse.
Sembcorp’s largest solar project goes live in Oman!
Date: 4 May 2025 – Source: Oman Daily Observer
The 588MWp Manah II Solar Plant is now commercially operational – Sembcorp’s first greenfield renewables project in the Middle East. It will supply 500MW under a 20-year deal, supporting Oman’s target of 30% renewables by 2030.
Oman emerges as regional hub for renewable energy equipment manufacturing
Date: 03 May 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
Energy recovery projects to make headway in Oman
Date: 2 May 2025 – Source: Oman Daily Observer
OETC targets capex of RO 840m over next 4 years
Date: 29 April 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
OETC Gears Up for Summer 2025 with Enhanced Grid Readiness and Clean Energy Integration
Date: 28 April 2025 Source: Linkedin
Oman Plans for a 400 km Green Hydrogen Pipeline Network
Date: 28 April 2025 – Source: Arabian Gulf Business Insight
Oman to Host $565 Million Solar Manufacturing Plant
Date: 28 April 2025 – Source: Times of Oman
Chinese wind turbine giant backs localisation drive
Date: 25 April 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
Oman-Europe Agreement on Liquefied Hydrogen Corridor
Date: 16 April 2025 – Source: Arabian Gulf Business Insight
OQAE to get 25% stake in future renewable projects in Oman
Date: 15 April 2025 Source: Oman Daily Observer
Power sector reforms unlock benefits for Oman
Date: 18 March 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
China’s Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group to Build a $200m Wind Turbine Factory in Duqm
Date: 15 April 2025 – Source: Arabian Gulf Business Insight
Power sector reforms unlock benefits for Oman
Date: 18 March 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
10 sites identified for potential pumped hydro storage in Oman
Date: 14 March 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
Building on Oman’s efforts to deploy sufficient energy storage capacity to address grid intermittency challenges associated with the renewable energy transition, Oman’s authorities have identified approximately 10–11 sites suitable for pumped hydro storage around the country.
The revelation comes in a new Advisory Report published by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP).
Smart parking and EV charging to transform urban mobility in Oman
Date: 02 March 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
Oman’s HyDuqm GH2 project targets $7-8bn investment
Date: 1 March 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
First large-scale energy storage project advances
Date: 24 February 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
Pact inked for Oman’s biggest solar rooftop project
Date: 10 February 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
Oman National Engineering & Investment Co (ONEIC), a publicly traded electrical and renewable energy contractor, has announced the signing of a contract for the implementation of what is billed as Oman’s largest solar rooftop project to date.
It centres on the installation of a 3.5 MW capacity solar rooftop system atop the sprawling food canning plant of International Sea Food Company SAOC (Simak) at Duqm SEZ in Al Wusta Governorate.
With a cost of OMR 72 Million, ground breaking ceremony held for Masirah Island electricity project
Date: 6 February 2025 – Source: Times of Oman
Oman’s Abraj Energy awarded three rigs extension Contract
Date: 5 February 2025 – Source: Saudi Gulf Projects
Oman’s new renewables policy to drive investments in energy storage
Date: 2 February 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
OETC unveils green financing framework to drive low-carbon economy
Date: 28 January 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
Oman launches largest solar energy project with a capacity of 1,000 megawatts
Date: 25 January 2025 – Source: arabrena
Oman launches RFQ for two gas-based power projects
Date: 24 January 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
GCC renewable energy production grows by 72.4%
Date: 21 January 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
Vale Oman targets switch to renewable power by 2030
Date: 21 January 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
PDO targets 30% of power needs from renewables by 2026
Date: 16 January 2025 – Source: Oman Observer
Manah II solar IPP commences commercial operations
Date: 30 December 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
Oman`s energy and utilities sectors perform steadily in 2024
Date: 26 December 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
New wave of solar energy projects in Oman
Date: 23 December 2024 – Source: Zawya
Norway`s Electrofuel plans e-SAF project in Oman
Date: 22 December 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
Enhancing Workforce in the Energy Sector
Date: 22 December 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
China’s JA Solar to invest $540m in Oman project
Date: 20 December 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
Korea Western Power’s solar project in Oman to launch in early 2025
Date: 19 December 2024 – Source: Newsarticleinsiders
Oman to launch new round of hydrogen tender in early 2025
Date: 18 December 2024 – Source: Renewablesnow
The announcement was made during the GH2 Investor Day held under the patronage of energy minister Salim Al Aufi. The event aimed to bring together sector leaders and investors from around the world to discuss strategic investment opportunities and the role of green hydrogen in the global energy transition.
The discussions focused on enhancing local content and manufacturing industries, improving bidding mechanisms, and developing infrastructure. These efforts are designed to strengthen Oman’s position as a major producer and exporter of green hydrogen on the global stage.
TotalEnergies and OQAE to Develop 300 MW Renewable Energy Projects in Oman
Date: 18 December 2024 – Source: Solarquarter
First-ever battery storage option for Oman’s Ibri III solar project
Date: 14 December 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
New PDO wind farms to host 36 turbines
Date: 13 December 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
Wave of new solar power projects on anvil in Oman
Date: 12 December 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
The announcement came during the Korea-Oman Renewable Energy Roundtable held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, under the auspices f Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals. Also in attendance were Kiejoo Kim, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Sultanate, and high-level executives from the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), and a number of Korean energy corporations
Petroleum Development Oman awards three renewable energy projects
Date: 12 December 2024 – Source: Zawya
Muscat: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) signed landmark agreements on Wednesday with OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) and TotalEnergies to develop three key renewable Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects: North Solar 100MW PV IPP, Riyah-1 Wind 100MW IPP, and Riyah-2 Wind 100MW IPP.
Oman: Inks Deal for Renewable Energy Projects with OQAE and TotalEnergies
Date: 12 December 2024 – Source: Mepmiddleeast
These initiatives—North Solar 100MWac PV IPP, Riyah-1 Wind 100MWac IPP, and Riyah-2 Wind 100MWac IPP—represent a significant advancement in Oman’s energy diversification and sustainability efforts, aligning with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040 and the target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Oman weighs further liberalization of electricity market
Date: 10 December 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR), the regulator of Oman’s power sector, among other utilities, is contemplating a number of landmark measures aimed at liberalizing the electricity market. The revelation came in comments by APSR Chairman Shaikh Dr Mansour bin Talib al Hinai in an interview featured in the latest newsletter of the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA), an international grouping of energy sector regulatory institutions.
OQGN to support Oman, Belgium energy alliance
9 December 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), the operator of Oman’s natural gas transportation network, says its partnership with Belgium-based energy infrastructure group Fluxys will help contribute to the strategic development of a green energy corridor between the Sultanate of Oman and Belgium.
Oman announces plans for 2.68 GW of new power generation capacity
Date: 9 December 2024 – Source: Zawya
Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP), the single buyer of power and water for all Independent Power Plants (IPP) and Independent Water and Power Plants (IWPPs) in the Sultanate of Oman, has initiated tendering process to build new gas and solar power plants with a total capacity of 2.68 gigawatts (GW).
Should we worry about record-high CO2 emissions in 2024?
8 December 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
The past year marked a record high in global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, reaching an unprecedented 37.4 billion tonnes. This might sound alarming, but don’t worry; this peak is a critical step in our world’s transition toward a net-zero future.
Energy ministry issues decision to establish Oman Net Zero Centre
8 December 2024 – Source: Timesofoman
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals issued Ministerial Decision No. (35/2024) establishing the Oman Net Zero Centre.
The move aims to support the Sultanate of Oman’s efforts in achieving its goals of reaching zero neutrality by 2050, by developing updated strategies, monitoring the implementation of zero neutrality projects, including energy efficiency projects, and providing technical support to government and private agencies.
New report identifies optimal sites for wind power projects in Oman
Date: 7 December 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP), the single procurer of power and water capacity in the Sultanate of Oman, has begun publishing data from its multi-year Wind Resource Assessment (WRA) initiative, which offers a bankable set of wind data to support the development of wind-based renewable power in the country.
Oman targets 2,400 MW of gas-based power capacity
Date: 30 November 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP), the single procurer of power and water capacity and output in the Sultanate of Oman, has revealed that it is preparing to launch a competitive tender for the procurement of around 2,400 MW of thermal CCGT power capacity based on the Build, Own and Operate (BOO) model.
OQEP eyes output boost from flagship Block 60
21 November 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
Newly listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX), following a landmark public subscription covering 25 per cent of its share capital, majority state-owned OQEP — part of OQ Group — reported a net profit of RO 272 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2024, which was up 18 per cent compared to net earnings of RO 230 million for the same period in 2023.
Green energy powerhouse in the making
Date: 17 November 2024 – Source: Oman Observer
Oman is targeting an estimated $49 billion in investments in the country’s nascent green hydrogen industry to help achieve an annual output of 1.38 million tonnes of zero-carbon hydrogen by 2030. Investment inflows are anticipated to soar to a total of $140 billion by 2050 when green hydrogen production capacity is ramped up to around 7.5 – 8 million tonnes per annum.