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Observer
21-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
OETC plans 51 power transmission projects across Oman by 2029
MUSCAT, MAY 21 Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), the majority state-owned operator and owner of the country's national grid, has unveiled plans for substantial investments in a broad portfolio of network expansion and modernization projects aimed at supporting Oman's ambitious clean energy and industrial growth strategies. As many as 51 key projects have been identified by OETC – part of Nama Group – for implementation over the next five years spanning the 2025-2029 timeframe. 'Most of the projects are designed to increase the transmission system capacity to meet the future growth in demand, connect new generations from renewable energy and conventional resources, connect new rural areas, and meet the Transmission Security Standard,' said Saleh bin Nasser Al Rumhi, Chief Executive Officer, in the latest Annual Transmission Capability Statement issued on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Targeted for grid connection over the next five years is an array of solar PV Independent Power Projects (IPPs). They include the 500 MW Ibri Solar III project, which is expected to be connected to the grid by Q2 2026; the 280 MW Al Kamil Solar IPP and 220 MW Solar PV IPP 2028 project slated to be connected by Q3 2027, and a pair of Solar PV IPPs with proposed sites in the Al Sharqiyah North and South Governorates, each contributing 500MW. In parallel, a large slate of wind farms are planned to be integrated into the national grid as well. The list includes the JBB Ali wind farm, with a planned capacity of 100MW, and scheduled to be connected to the grid by Q2 2026. Additionally, the existing 50MW Dhofar I wind farm is set for expansion, with an additional 120 MW planned for grid connection by Q4 of 2026. Other significant wind projects include Ras Madrakah (250MW) and Mahout (350 MW), both planned for connection Q2 2027. By the Q2 2029, several additional wind farms are expected to be operational, including Mahout II (350MW), Al Jazer (100MW), Shaleem (100MW), and Sadah (90MW), further boosting Oman's renewable energy generation capacity. Also slated for grid connection is a pair of conventional gas-powered IPPs planned at Misfah (1600 MW) and Duqm (800 MW). The Misfah IPP, which is designed to secure power supply to the Muscat demand centre, will also necessitate major reinforcement initiatives in the Main Interconnected System (MIS), including five 400kV grid stations with associated lines. It will be connected to the grid by Q3 2027, followed by the Duqm IPP by Q2 2028. Meanwhile, Phase 2 of the strategic North-South Interconnector Project (Rabt) – focusing on a stretch extending from Duqm to Dhofar – is slated for completion by Q4 2026. Commenting on its overall significance, OETC's CEO stated: 'The interconnector (Phase 1&2) will add significant benefits for the Sultanate of Oman due to the expected fuel savings from the improved dispatch coordination among different power systems, access to areas with the potential of renewable energy, sharing of spinning reserves (reducing operating costs), reduction of dependency on diesel generation, generation capacity harmonization and improvement of grid resiliency. In addition, it will contribute to the evacuation of new renewable sources, future integration of large-scale potential hydrogen project integration and enhancing MIS and Dhofar systems resiliency,' he added.
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Oman: 7 bidders qualified for $2bln Misfah and Duqm IPPs
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. Total investment in the IPPs, with a combined generation capacity of 2400 MW, is estimated at RO 880 million. A total of 12 Statements of Qualification were received from international companies. Following a thorough evaluation process, 7 applicants have been successfully qualified to participate in the upcoming tender. They are: ACWA Power Company, Korea Western Power Co Ltd, Marubeni Corporation, Nebras Power, Sembcorp, Utilities Pte, Shenzhen Energy Group, and Sumitomo Corporation. These qualified bidders come from a variety of countries, notablyKSA, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, India, South Korea, Japan, Qatar, Singapore and China. Ahmed bin Salim bin Mohammed al Abri, CEO of Nama Power and Water Procurement, stated:'The announcement of Misfah and Duqm Independent Power Projects marks a key milestone in advancing the Sultanate of Oman's energy infrastructure. These strategic projects will significantly enhance the reliability and security of electricity supply in Muscat and Al Wusta Governorates, supporting the growing demand for power and contributing to economic development in Sultanate of Oman. The strong interest from globally recognized developers reflects international confidence in Sultanate of Oman's energy sector and Nama PWP's transparent and competitive procurement framework. These projects also reaffirm our commitment to delivering sustainable and efficient power solutions,' Al Abri added. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Observer
18-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
7 bidders qualified for RO 880m Misfah and Duqm IPPs
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. Total investment in the IPPs, with a combined generation capacity of 2400 MW, is estimated at RO 880 million. A total of 12 Statements of Qualification were received from international companies. Following a thorough evaluation process, 7 applicants have been successfully qualified to participate in the upcoming tender. They are: ACWA Power Company, Korea Western Power Co Ltd, Marubeni Corporation, Nebras Power, Sembcorp, Utilities Pte, Shenzhen Energy Group, and Sumitomo Corporation. These qualified bidders come from a variety of countries, notablyKSA, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, India, South Korea, Japan, Qatar, Singapore and China. Ahmed bin Salim bin Mohammed al Abri, CEO of Nama Power and Water Procurement, stated:'The announcement of Misfah and Duqm Independent Power Projects marks a key milestone in advancing the Sultanate of Oman's energy infrastructure. These strategic projects will significantly enhance the reliability and security of electricity supply in Muscat and Al Wusta Governorates, supporting the growing demand for power and contributing to economic development in Sultanate of Oman. The strong interest from globally recognized developers reflects international confidence in Sultanate of Oman's energy sector and Nama PWP's transparent and competitive procurement framework. These projects also reaffirm our commitment to delivering sustainable and efficient power solutions,' Al Abri added.
Observer
13-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Oman's OQAE plans green hydrogen pilot in Duqm
MUSCAT: OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), a subsidiary of OQ Group, is developing a pilot-scale green hydrogen project designed to equip the company with practical experience essential to fulfilling its role as Oman's National Champion for Alternative Energy. The state-owned entity said the pilot, featuring an electrolyser capacity of 10 – 15 MW, is proposed to be established in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). 'This initiative will provide hands-on experience in executing and operating green hydrogen projects, testing real-world applications, and generating insights for future large-scale hydrogen developments,' OQAE revealed in the newly published 2024 Sustainability Report of parent holding company OQ Group. The announcement comes as OQAE presses ahead with the delivery of a substantive pipeline of green hydrogen projects, renewable solar and wind energy schemes, and a plethora of other clean energy initiatives entailing several billions of dollars in investments over the coming years. On Monday, May 12, 2025, the company signed pacts to progress, finance and collaborate on an array of renewable and clean energy initiatives involving investments totalling around $2 billion. The list includes the 100 MW North Solar plant in Saih Nihaydah in northern Oman, and two 100 MW wind farms—Riyah-1 and Riyah-2—located in the Amin and West Nimr fields in the south; a 700 MW renewable energy project to power United Solar's polysilicon plant in Suhar, a 500 MW renewables scheme for Jindal; a 140MW renewable energy project with Oxy Zero in Block 9, and a 105 MW renewable energy project with Vale. They are part of a renewable energy pipeline of up to 7 GW across Oman. Furthermore, OQAE has secured a commitment from Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP), the sole procurer and offtaker of electricity generation and desalinated water capacity, to obtain up to a 25 per cent stake in future Independent Power Projects (IPPs). 'This has significantly expanded OQAE's customer base, which now includes oil and gas operators, industrial clients, and direct power demand through NPWP projects,' parent company OQ Group noted in its Sustainability Report. Importantly, OQAE is positioned to play a leading role in the delivery of Oman's long-term green hydrogen strategy. The company continues to work with key stakeholders in advancing three large-scale green hydrogen schemes, which will account for a significant share of the country's target to produce at least 1 million tonnes per annum of green hydrogen molecules by 2030. Key projects backed by OQAE thus far are: HYPORT Duqm, a joint venture with DEME & BP featuring 1.3 GW of renewable capacity in SEZAD; Green Energy Oman (GEO), a collaboration with InterContinental Energy, Enertech Holding Company, and Shell to supply approximately 4 GW of green power, with proposed downstream and export facilities in the SEZ at Duqm; and SalalaH2, a joint venture with Marubeni, Samsung C&T, and Dutco, bringing 3.8 GW of renewable energy capacity to Dhofar. 'Beyond production, OQAE is also diversifying market opportunities by exploring alternative vectors and downstream applications to drive demand. This includes positioning Oman as a global hub for low-carbon bunkering, piloting e-fuel projects such as e-Gasoline and e-SAF, leveraging biogenic CO2 for e-Methanol, and developing an e-NG facility utilising green hydrogen and CO2 through methanation,' the company added in the report.
Zawya
03-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
OETC earmarks $2.2bln for Oman's grid infra expansion by 2028
MUSCAT: Majority state-owned Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), the operator of the country's national grid, says it has budgeted an expenditure of $2.2 billion towards the execution of as many as 32 key projects over the 2024 – 2028 timeframe – projects that are necessary to integrate, expand and modernise Oman's critical power transmission and dispatch infrastructure. The investment is also key to enabling the evacuation of renewable power from a host of new solar and wind energy projects planned for development across the country. This sizable allocation comes on top of a capex of $1.2 billion already made by OETC towards a slate of grid expansion projects implemented over the 2019-2023 timeframe, the company stated in a new report. Both sets of projects are 'designed for the evacuation of new generation capacity and support load growth and system security standards,' said OETC. It cited in this regard its central role in managing the intermittent nature of renewable energy as Oman prepares to ramp up the share of clean energy generation from 5.9 per cent of total capacity as of 2024, to 32.7 per cent by 2028. Renewable energy's component is projected to further rise to 70 per cent by 2040. To achieve this target, Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP) – the sole procurer of new capacity and offtaker of output – aims to procure more than 4 GW of solar and wind-based Independent Power Projects (IPP) across the country by 2029. OETC also noted that its North-South Interconnect Project (Rabt) will increase access to vast areas of the country with renewable energy potential, once the Main Interconnected System (MIS) in the north and Dhofar System in the south are integrated. Rabt will also play a vital role in conserving the environment and achieving Oman's Net Zero Emissions (NZE) target by 2050, in line with the Omani government's drive to switch to renewable energy. 'The Rabt Project aims to increase efficiency, integration, and security of the national electricity transmission network while reducing carbon emissions. The project's estimated reduction in carbon emissions is expected to exceed 474,000 tonnes per annum following the closure of 14 diesel operated plant, which will also save more than 175mn litres of diesel on an annual basis, thus reducing costs by more than $170 million,' the grid operator added. OETC is 51 per cent owned by state-run Nama Holding, and 49 per cent by State Grid International Development Ltd (SGID), which is part of the wholly Chinese-owned State Grid Corporation of China, the world's largest transmission network operator. OETC's grid infrastructure consists of an Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission network covering over 95 per cent of Oman's electricity market. Its 113 grid stations are interconnected by 132kV, 220kV and 400kV overhead lines and underground cables. The transmission network has expanded from 3,806 km of power lines at the end of 2010 to over 10,066 km at the end of 2023. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
