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Oman plans 1.2 GW of wind energy

Oman’s Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP) has announced plans to acquire five wind power plants with a combined capacity of 1,171 MW. The planned schemes and their capacities are: These projects are expected to be implemented by 2027 to help the sultanate achieve its goal of renewable energy making up 30% of its … Continue reading Oman plans 1.2 GW of wind energy

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Oman’s huge renewable hydrogen potential can bring multiple benefits in its journey to net zero emissions

Oman’s high-quality renewable energy resources and vast tracts of available land make it well placed to produce large quantities of low-emissions hydrogen – a fledgling industry today that can attract investment to diversify and expand the country’s export revenues while reducing its natural gas consumption and emissions, according to a new IEA report released today. … Continue reading Oman’s huge renewable hydrogen potential can bring multiple benefits in its journey to net zero emissions

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Oman to issue RfQs for three wind power projects this year

Three new wind-based Independent Power Projects (IPPs) will be initiated for procurement this year as part of the Omani government’s drive to promote the use of renewables for the nation’s energy requirements. According to Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), the sole national buyer of electricity and water output, a Request for Qualifications (RfQ) … Continue reading Oman to issue RfQs for three wind power projects this year

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Oman weighs Concentrated Solar Power project at Duqm

A first-of-its-kind Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project is envisioned for development near Duqm in Al Wusta Governorate as part of Oman’s pivot away from gas-powered electricity generation to renewables-based sources. The initiative, subject to the findings of a feasibility study, will add to a mixed portfolio of renewable resources and technologies being explored by the … Continue reading Oman weighs Concentrated Solar Power project at Duqm

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Oman ranks third in MENA for renewable energy transition

ished by Bloomberg. Climatescope is a market assessment and an index that evaluates the conditions for energy transition investment globally and the ability to attract capital for low-carbon technologies while building a greener economy. It also provides a snapshot of where clean energy policies and financing stand today and a guide to what can happen … Continue reading Oman ranks third in MENA for renewable energy transition

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New partnership to help set up solar, wind power plants in Oman

New solar and wind power plants could soon be set up in Oman, under an agreement between local company Anvwar Asian Investments (AAI), and a consortium of international investors. The move is expected to reduce Oman’s dependence on fossil fuel-based sources of energy, such as oil and gas, which is also part of the objectives … Continue reading New partnership to help set up solar, wind power plants in Oman

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Solar, wind energy are best alternatives to fossil fuel in Oman

A study conducted by researchers of the Department of Geography, College of Arts and Social Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has found that both solar radiation and wind are promising and substantial renewable energy alternatives to fossil fuel resources in Oman. The study entitled, ‘Exploring the potential of solar, tidal, and wind energy resources … Continue reading Solar, wind energy are best alternatives to fossil fuel in Oman

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Oman mulls offshore wind energy projects

Continuing its efforts in direction of having more electricity generation capacity through renewable resources, Oman is now planning to study the prospects of setting up wind power farms offshore, a senior government official informed. Speaking at an event organised by the Omani French Friendship Association at Crowne Plaza Hotel Muscat on Thursday, H E Salim … Continue reading Oman mulls offshore wind energy projects

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Wind energy resource assessment kicks off in Oman

A wind resource assessment (WRA) programme which is key to evaluating the feasibility of a wind power project at a given location has commenced, according to an official of Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), a Member of Nama Group. Brian Wood, Senior Adviser at the state-owned utility, said a contract for the WRA … Continue reading Wind energy resource assessment kicks off in Oman

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Unexplored countries with high wind power potential: Russia, Somalia, Oman, Vietnam, Iceland and Kazakhstan

There is a lot of information available about the countries that have the highest installed capacity with wind power and how these countries increase their capacity every year. Think of countries like China, the United States, Germany, India or Spain. Information on countries with installed wind turbines capacity is available to the public, is very … Continue reading Unexplored countries with high wind power potential: Russia, Somalia, Oman, Vietnam, Iceland and Kazakhstan

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Unexplored countries with high potential for wind energy

A lot of information is available online on countries who have the most installed wind energy capacity and how these countries are increasing their capacity every year. Think of countries like China, the United States, Germany, India or Spain. Information on countries with the most installed wind energy capacity is publicly available, very numerous and … Continue reading Unexplored countries with high potential for wind energy

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Wind energy in Oman: first wind farm comes online

The Sultanates maiden utility-scale wind farm the Dhofar Wind Power Project began generating electricity last week, heralding a new era in low-carbon, renewables-based power generation in Oman with wind turbines. The Rural Areas Electricity Company (Tanweer) part of Nama Group announced that the landmark wind power project, located at Harweel in Dhofar Governorate, was brought … Continue reading Wind energy in Oman: first wind farm comes online

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Oman mulls utility-scale wind energy projects

As a part of the sultanate’s endeavours to reduce dependence on natural gas in power generation, Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) is looking at exploring the potential for generating power through wind energy on a commercial scale. According to its recently released seven-year statement, OPWP plans to re-tender for a Wind Resource Assessment … Continue reading Oman mulls utility-scale wind energy projects

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Oman mulls thermal concentrated solar power project

The Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) — the sole procurer of new electricity and water capacity under the Sector Law — is mulling plans to set up the first-ever solar thermal project to support the future energy requirements of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Duqm. The concentrated solar power plant will only … Continue reading Oman mulls thermal concentrated solar power project

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Oman targets 30% renewable energy share by 2030

In a bid to diversify its energy sources, Oman has set an ambitious goal of covering 30 per cent of its electricity demand with renewable energy projects by 2030. With the launch of several major renewable energy projects in the sultanate, Oman Power and Water Procurement Co (OPWP) expects solar energy, wind power and waste … Continue reading Oman targets 30% renewable energy share by 2030

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Progress made on 50 MW wind farm in Oman

A senior delegation of government and business dignitaries has witnessed the steady progress in the development of the 50-megawatt (MW) Dhofar Wind Farm, the GCC’s first utility-scale wind farm. Visiting the project site in the southern Dhofar Governorate of Oman were Hamdan Ali Al Hinai, chairman of the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), … Continue reading Progress made on 50 MW wind farm in Oman

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Oman’s first wind energy project to be operational by Q3

GE is providing the project’s 3.8MW wind turbines, while TSK is responsible for the rest of the wind farm’s infrastructure, which includes medium- and high-voltage substations and 13km of overhead transmission lines. Masdar is the wind power project developer and implementation lead. Sultanate’s and Gulf region’s first large-scale commercial wind power project, the Dhofar Wind … Continue reading Oman’s first wind energy project to be operational by Q3

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Wind energy in Oman: Masdar installs first wind turbine

Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, announced the installation of the first of 13 wind turbines at the 50 megawatt (MW) Dhofar Wind Farm. Located in the southern Omani governorate of Dhofar, the wind power project is fully financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid. … Continue reading Wind energy in Oman: Masdar installs first wind turbine

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Oman making steady progress in harnessing renewable energy

REVE Oman is making steady progress towards adopting renewable energy resources with Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) calling for request for proposals (RFP) for Wind Resource Assessment Programme. The collected data will help confirm the future wind farm projects in the sultanate. In addition, Diam, formerly Public Authority for Electricity and Water, has … Continue reading Oman making steady progress in harnessing renewable energy

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Oman wind power deals to be signed

Rural Areas Electricity Company (RAEC) will sign a number of agreements for Dhofar Wind Power Project on Tuesday. The company will sign the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Oman Power and Water Procurement (OPWP), and Electricity Connection Agreement with Oman Electricity Transmission Company, with the EPC contract have been awarded by Abu Dhabi Future Energy … Continue reading Oman wind power deals to be signed

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