Industry News
Sembcorp’s energy portfolio in Oman climbs to 1.1 GW
Date : 30-April-2026 – Source: Oman Observer
MUSCAT: Singaporean state-owned energy and urban development company Sembcorp Industries has consolidated its presence in Oman’s utility services sector, notably by securing a new 10-year Power and Water Purchase Agreement for the Salalah Independent Water and Power Plant (IWPP), starting from April 2027.
Oman-based MEG backs $500m digital energy infrastructure platform
Date : 23-April 2026 – Source: Oman Observer
MUSCAT: Oman-based energy infrastructure company Masirah Energy Gateway (MEG) has joined forces with Dubai-headquartered Ento Capital to advance a $500 million digital energy infrastructure platform, underscoring the Sultanate’s growing role in the convergence of energy and next-generation digital assets.
15 MW smart grid-balancing pilot launched in Ibri15
Date : 20-April-2026 – Source: Oman Observer
IBRI: The Sultanate of Oman has moved to the forefront of regional grid innovation with the launch of a 15 MW flexible load centre in Ibri, marking a decisive shift towards demand-side solutions in electricity management.
OETC to invest RO 376 million in battery energy storage projects
Date : 17-April 2026 – Source: Oman Observer
MUSCAT: Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), the sole owner and operator of the country’s national grid, is placing battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the centre of its long-term strategy, Fitch Ratings announced on Friday.
Barka-5 desalination plant powers up with solar energy boost
Date : 15-April-2026 – Source: Oman Observer
MUSCAT: Adding to the trend of water desalination projects plugging into renewable energy sources for part of their energy needs, GS Inima Barka-5 Desalination Co SAOC has brought into operation a modest-scale solar PV project to support its energy transition and decarbonisation objectives.
Oman’s Naqaa in line for Botswana 500 MW solar project
Date : 13-April 2026 – Source: Oman Observer
Omani renewable energy developer Naqaa Sustainable Energy LLC has been selected by the Government of Botswana to implement a 500 MW solar energy project at Maun in the northwest of the southern African nation.