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Oman moves ahead with its first waste-to-energy plant

Date : 05 Aug 2025 – Source: Arabian Gulf Business Insight

Oman’s state-backed Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP) has launched a request for qualification for the country’s first waste-to-energy project in the coastal city of Barka.

The utility-scale project is expected to generate 95-100 megawatts and is slated for commercial operation in the second quarter of 2031, PWP said in a statement.

MoU signed for green hydrogen equipment project in Oman

Date : 04 Aug 2025 – Source: Oman Observer

MUSCAT: Omani tech specialist United Engineering Services (UES) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s Sungrow Hydrogen Sci & Tech Co for the establishment of a manufacturing facility in the Sultanate of Oman dedicated to producing key equipment for the country’s green hydrogen industry.

Muscat-based UES, a member of the well-diversified MB Holding Group, specialises in the provision of high-tech engineering services to the local and international oil & gas, marine, and defence industries.

Oman invites Bids for Wind IPP – Project Management Services

Date : 21 July 2025 – Source: SaudiGulf Projects

Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP), Oman invites bids for the project management and supervisory consultancy service of the Wind Independent Power Projects.

As per the tender notification, PWP seeks proposals from eligible and qualified consultants to provide project management and supervisory consultancy services for Dhofar II and Jalan Bani Bu Ali Wind Independent Power Projects (Project) during the construction, commissioning, and testing of the Project.

EDO records revenues of $3.776 bn for Q1 2025

Date : 21 July 2025 – Source: Oman Observer

MUSCAT: Energy Development Oman SAOC (EDO)—the wholly government-owned energy sector holding company—posted revenues totaling $3.776 billion for the first quarter of this year, marginally lower than the $4.005 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024.

Announcing its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial results for the first three months of 2025, EDO reported production expenses of $290.882 million, down from $333.128 million in Q1 2024. Royalty expenses dipped slightly to $1.422 billion, compared to $1.577 billion a year earlier. Profit before tax amounted to $510.220 million, down from $890.416 million in Q1 2024.

PDO leads Oman’s energy transition with breakthrough net zero projects

Date : 21 July 2025 – Source: Oman Observer

MUSCAT: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), the largest producer of oil and gas in the Sultanate of Oman, is spearheading an ambitious and innovative transition toward a Net Zero future by 2050, underscoring its unwavering commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and climate responsibility. As published in the July edition of Wealth, a newsletter by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, PDO’s strategic roadmap reflects a clear alignment with Oman Vision 2040 and global goals for decarbonisation, as it pushes ahead with a series of integrated projects that merge energy production with significant emissions reduction.

PDO leads Oman’s energy transition with breakthrough net zero projects

Date : 21 July 2025 – Source: Oman Observer

MUSCAT: Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), the largest producer of oil and gas in the Sultanate of Oman, is spearheading an ambitious and innovative transition toward a Net Zero future by 2050, underscoring its unwavering commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and climate responsibility. As published in the July edition of Wealth, a newsletter by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, PDO’s strategic roadmap reflects a clear alignment with Oman Vision 2040 and global goals for decarbonisation, as it pushes ahead with a series of integrated projects that merge energy production with significant emissions reduction.

Oman accelerates green hydrogen technology localisation

Date : 18 July 2025 – Source: Oman Observer

Hydrom, the architect of Oman’s green hydrogen sector, has reported significant progress in the localisation of technology and manufacturing capacity linked to the vast volumes of solar panels, wind turbines, electrolysers and other essential hardware needed to meet the country’s ambitious green hydrogen targets.

OQAE, Naqaa to develop wind energy projects

Date : 16 July 2025 – Source: Oman Observer

MUSCAT: OQ Alternative Energy has signed a joint development agreement with Naqaa Sustainable Energy to invest in multiple wind energy projects across the wilayats of Duqm, Mahout, and Sadah, located in the governorates of Dhofar and Al Wusta. The projects are expected to generate up to 1,100 megawatts using wind turbines locally manufactured by Mawarid Turbine’s upcoming factory in Duqm.

Oman and Türkiye sign strategic energy past

Date : 14 July 2025 – Source: Oman Observer

MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Türkiye have taken a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties with the signing of a wide-ranging Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the energy sector. The agreement, formalised in Muscat, aims to bolster technical collaboration, enhance investment flows and support both nations’ transition to sustainable energy systems.

Renewables share of Oman's total power output climbs to 11.5%

Date : 12 July 2025 – Source: Oman Observer

MUSCAT: The contribution of solar and wind capacity to Oman’s total electricity generation more than doubled to approximately 11.5 per cent during the first five months of this year (January-May), up from around 4.88 per cent at the end of December 2024.

According to Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP), the sole procurer of electricity and water capacity in the Sultanate of Oman, renewable energy-predominantly from solar sources-accounted for 1.88 terawatt-hours (TWh). 

OIA launches $200 million JV energy transition fund

Date : 9 July 2025 – Source: Oman Observer

MUSCAT: Oman Investment Authority (OIA) launched a $200 million joint energy transition fund here yesterday, July 9, 2025. ‘The Energy Transition Fund’ is the result of a partnership between OlA’s Future Fund Oman (FFO) and Chinese investment firm Templewater, and is
“designed to accelerate Oman’s shift to a low-carbon economy while unlocking scalable, investor-ready opportunities that reinforce the country’s long-term development goals.”

 

New green steel project planned in Oman

Date : 8 July 2025 – Source: Oman Observer

MUSCAT: Singapore-based Meranti Green Steel
(MGS), a leading player in low-carbon steel production in the Asia-Pacific region, has announced further progress in its plans to invest in a major green steel project at the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) in southeastern Oman.

Project capacity details and investment figures have not yet been disclosed. However, the company announced in a post on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, that it has received a provisional commitment for the supply of natural gas for the project from the Omani authorities.

Major blackout hits Czech Republic

Date : 4 July 2025 – Source: DW

Large parts of the Czech Republic were left without electricity on Friday following a major blackout, the country’s grid operator reported.

“At the moment we can confirm that there is a power outage in our electricity grid,” Hana Klimova, a spokeswoman for the grid operator CEPS, told AFP.

“The outage has affected a greater part of the Czech Republic,” she added.

4th I-REC auction to advance clean energy

Date : 2 July 2025 – Source: Oman Observer

Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP), the sole procurer of power and water capacity in the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its fourth auction round for International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) – a move aligned with the Sultanate of Oman’s broader strategy to advance decarbonization and its Net Zero targets.

Over 3 million I-RECs are on offer in this latest round, building on three previous auctions that have reinforced Oman’s efforts to provide avenues for businesses and strategic sectors within the country to decarbonise their operations.

Nama Power and Water Procurement

Date : Nama Power and Water Procurement – Source: linkedin

Explore the details of Auction IV for IRECs: over 3 million certificates from solar and wind projects in the Sultanate of Oman.

Nama Electricity Distribution Company (NEDC)

Date: 1 Week ago – Source: linkedin

جانب من اللقاء الإعلامي لمؤتمر الطاقة والكهرباء IEEE PowerTalks 2025، الذي ستستضيفه شركة نماء لتوزيع الكهرباء بمشاركة الجهات المنظمة والشركاء الإعلاميين، والمقرر انعقاده في أكتوبر 2025.

نماء لتوزيع الكهرباء تستضيف النسخة الرابعة من مؤتمر عمان للكهرباء والطاقة 2025، لتعزيز أهداف رؤية 2040 وتسريع التحول في مجال الطاقة

Date: 2 week ago – Source: eunwann

أعلنت شركة نماء لتوزيع الكهرباء عن استضافتها الرسمية للنسخة الرابعة من مؤتمر IEEE Power Talks 2025، الذي سيُعقد في الفترة من 13 إلى 15 أكتوبر 2025 في مركز عُمان للمؤتمرات والمعارض، بمشاركة واسعة من الجهات الحكومية والخاصة المعنية بقطاع الكهرباء والطاقة . 

ويُعد المؤتمر أحد أبرز الفعاليات المتخصصة في المنطقة، ويُنظم بالتعاون مع معهد مهندسي الكهرباء والإلكترونيات (IEEE) وبدعم من هيئة تنظيم الخدمات العامة (APSR)، ليجمع نخبة من الخبراء الدوليين وصناع القرار وممثلي الجهات التنظيمية والمبتكرين والمهنيين من مختلف دول العالم.

Oman issues RFP for 280MW Al Kamil Wal Wafi Solar IPP

Date: 24 June 2025 – Source: SaudiGulf Projects

Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP), Oman issues the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Al Kamil Wal Wafi Solar IPP Project (“Al Kamil Solar IPP”).

As per the earlier notification, PWP is planning to develop the fourth solar PV project with a capacity of 280 MW at Al Kamil Wal Wafi (Al Kamil Solar IPP) in partnership with the private sector.

Nama Electricity Distribution to host major regional energy conference in October

Date: 23 June 2025 – Source: Oman Observer

Nama Electricity Distribution to host major regional energy conference in October Muscat: Nama Electricity Distribution has announced that it will host the 4th edition of IEEE PowerTalks 2025, the region’s premier power and energy conference, from October 13–15 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre in Muscat.
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