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Times of Oman
25-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Over 70% completion achieved in dual-carriageway from Duqm Airport Roundabout to Ras Markaz
Duqm: The Duqm Airport Roundabout to Ras Markaz dual-carriageway project has surpassed 70% completion, with several vital works finalised, positioning the project to soon facilitate effective traffic flow. The project features a dual-carriageway comprising two lanes in each direction over a 42.9-kilometre stretch, along with 11.5 kilometres of subsidiary roads, including access routes to roundabouts and connections to the airport area. The road will link storage tanks at Ras Markaz with the Duqm Airport Roundabout, passing alongside the Green Industries Zone and several ongoing projects. It will also connect to the populated village of Dhahar and the Salalah route, enhancing integration among strategic projects in the southern sector of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Sezad). Eng. Salim bin Juma Al-Ghanbousi, Senior Quantity Surveying and Contracts Specialist, stated that the project's cost exceeds OMR57.6 million. It forms part of Sezad's vision to develop robust infrastructure supporting sustainable growth, with strong commitment to executing the project to the highest quality standards while adhering to the scheduled timeline. In a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), he explained that the project includes critical works such as constructing wadi drainage culverts, creating future utility corridors (for water, electricity, and communications), relocating damaged fibre-optic cables, and providing necessary protection for Duqm Refinery's oil pipelines. Eng. Mohammed bin Salim Al-Tamimi, one of the project engineers at Oman Company for the Development of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Tatweer), reported that over 90% of works on Main Roads 1 and 2 have been completed, along with more than 90% of concrete construction works. Asphalt layer works have exceeded 70% completion. In his statement to ONA, he noted that all surface water drainage culverts have been fully implemented. The project also includes installing smart lighting poles along the entire route.
Times of Oman
18-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Agreements inked to incorporate Phase 2, Phase 3 of ACME green hydrogen ammonia project
Muscat: Hydrom, the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (Opaz), and ACME Group have signed a Project Development Agreement and Usufruct Agreement for the incorporation of Phase 2 and 3 of ACME's green hydrogen and ammonia project in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (Sezad). The agreements mark the formal onboarding of one of the Sultanate of Oman's earliest hydrogen initiatives into Hydrom's portfolio, concluding the consolidation of all commercial hydrogen developments under a single national structure. The agreements were signed by Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals and Hydrom's Chairman along with Sheikh Dr. Ali Masoud Al Sunaidy, Chairman of Opaz, and Gursharan Jassal, Country Manager for ACME. The two new phases span a combined area of 80 square kilometres and are projected to produce around 71,000 tonnes of green hydrogen and 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually per phase. This expansion follows the commencement of construction for ACME's Phase 1 with an output of 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually, backed by an offtake agreement with YARA BIRKELANDAS. With all phases completed, ACME aims to reach an annual production capacity of 0.9 million tonnes of green ammonia. Eng. Abdulaziz Al Shidhani, Managing Director of Hydrom, said 'The formal integration of ACME's project into Hydrom's framework marks a significant milestone in Oman's green hydrogen journey. This step not only consolidates Oman's early initiatives but also demonstrates our commitment to structured and scalable development. By unifying all major projects under a cohesive national strategy, we are boosting investor confidence and reaffirming Oman's position as a competitive player in the global green hydrogen market.' The agreement comes as Hydrom advances its third land auction round, highlighting the sustained momentum of Oman's hydrogen strategy. With a complete portfolio now in place and the regulatory, infrastructure and human capital enablers progressing as planned,the sector is moving forward with the clarity and coordination needed to meet global offtake demand and realize Oman's long-term ambition to become a leading global exporter of green hydrogen. Eng. Ahmed Ali Akaak, CEO of Sezad, said the agreements reflect Duqm's growing appeal as a hub for green hydrogen and ammonia investment. He affirmed the attention given to the green hydrogen sector in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm as part of the zone's strategy (2025–2030), and the administration's efforts to adopt green industrial projects in line with Oman Vision 2040 and the strategy of the Sultanate of Oman to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Gursharan Jassal, Country Manager for ACME in Oman expressed, 'We are honoured to sign this landmark agreement for the development of the next phase of the green ammonia project in Duqm — a pivotal step in advancing Oman's transition to a sustainable energy future. This milestone reflects our shared commitment to achieving Oman Vision 2040 and reinforces the Oman's growing role in the global green hydrogen economy.' With this signing, Hydrom's awarded portfolio of large-scale green hydrogen projects in the Governorates of Al Wusta and Dhofar rises to nine, representing over $50 billion in expected investment commitments and a combined production capacity of nearly 1.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen per annum by 2030. Enabled by nearly 35 GW of renewable energy, these projects are coordinated within a single national framework designed to deliver at scale and aligned with global demand. Through this structured portfolio, Hydrom continues to advance Oman's positioning as one of the most advanced and investment-ready hydrogen ecosystems globally.
