A new study has demonstrated that both solar radiation and wind can be seen as promising and substantial alternative sources of fossil fuel resources in Oman, with almost 3.2 per cent and 4.4 per cent of the Omani territory being valid for the sustainable use of wind and solar radiation, respectively. The research Exploring […]
Oman is ranked third in the Middle East and North Africa in renewable energy transition, 15th among emerging economies, and 38th globally, according to the 2021 Climatescope assessment report published 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 […]
Abstract& overview of the main output of this research: The use of wind energy worldwide has grown in recent years to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Wind power is free, but the installation and maintenance of wind turbines remain very costly. The size of the installation of the wind turbine is not only determined by wind […]
Abstract and Overview of the main output of the research Economic feasibility is one of the essential factors for choosing a project to launch. Hence, this study focused on assessing the economic viability of hydrogen generation using wind energy in the Sultanate of Oman. On this subject, wind energy potential for the selected sites was first investigated. Followed by Levelized Cost […]
Hydrogen Insights 2023 is the latest update on the global hydrogen economy from the Hydrogen Council and McKinsey & Company. It summarizes the current state of the global hydrogen sector and actual hydrogen deployment, with a deep dive into North America. It represents a collaborative effort to share an objective, holistic, and quantitative perspective on […]
The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is in the process of appointing a think tank to promote Oman as a hub for production and export of green hydrogen, a senior ministry official said. “It will assess and study the existing legislations related to the sector, investment and its adequacy in a bid to boost opportunities […]
Renewable energy projects not only offer a sustainable and clean solution to our energy needs but also present an opportunity to empower local communities. Community engagement plays a crucial role in the successful implementation of renewable energy projects, ensuring that the benefits are shared widely and the concerns of the community are addressed. This article […]
Directly after the German government’s Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, the think tank Agora Energiewende invited influential think tanks from all over the world to discuss “system security in an electricity sector based on renewable energies”. Participating think tanks discussed their role in the energy transition in a panel discussion chaired by Ecologic Institute’s Director Dr. […]
Starting July 1, 2023, the Sultanate of Oman has announced a number of customs and tax incentives and facilities, to encourage the acquisition of emission-free electric cars in support of achieving zero neutrality in the transportation sector. The facilities and incentives adopted by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman include exemption of electric […]
The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) launched a special program to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector and communications, and information technology sectors, which are responsible for nearly 20 percent of the total carbon emissions in the Sultanate of Oman. The ministry divided its plan for zero carbon neutrality into three […]