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UAE and Oman Forge $32 Billion Green Alliance

Image Source: WAM.AE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman have embarked on a groundbreaking $32 billion green megaproject, aiming to become regional leaders in sustainable development. This ambitious initiative, reported by RenewablesNow, encompasses several key areas: Renewable Energy Powerhouse: The project prioritizes large-scale renewable energy initiatives, including solar and wind power generation. Specific details […]
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Oman’s First Solar Power Plant Lights Up Ferrochrome Industry

Image Source: Times of Oman Sun Power for Sustainable Steel: Shell’s pioneering Qabas solar project in Oman is making waves in the Middle East. This 25-megawatt solar power plant, the first of its kind for the region, is powering a local ferrochrome smelting company, Al Tamman Indsil Ferrochrome (ATIFC). A Win-Win for Industry and Environment: […]
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EDF, Engie, Acwa vying for $401mln Oman solar project

Image Source: Power World Analysis Nama Power said in response to its request for qualification, it had received 12 submissions for qualification submitted by local and international developers Oman’s Nama Power and Water Procurement Company has announced that leading global and regional utility majors are in the race for the development of the 500 MW […]
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Oman’s first solar thermal water project set for launch

Image Source: Repsol Omani upstream energy firm ARA Petroleum is preparing to commission one of the world’s first solar thermal powered, zero emission desalination plants in the Sultanate of Oman – a groundbreaking facility designed to transform highly saline produced water into drinking water. Muscat-based ARA has tapped Austrian solar tech startup Heliovis to set […]
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Marsa LNG launches groundbreaking solar-powered LNG project in Oman

Image Source: Global Flow Control Marsa LNG in Oman pioneers solar-powered LNG project, aiming for low-carbon output and innovative renewable energy utilisation in the Middle East In an unprecedented move in the Middle East, the Port of Sohar is set to become home to a pioneering LNG bunkering project, Marsa LNG, which will be entirely […]
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Oman plans 1.2GW wind schemes

Image Source: Earth.org Oman’s Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP) has announced plans to procure five wind power stations with a combined capacity of 1,171MW. The planned schemes and their capacities are: Dhofar 2: 132 MW Sadah: 99MW Duqm: 270MW Mahut: 400MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali: 270MW These projects are expected to be implemented by 2027 to […]
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Pact to explore projects in green steel, aluminium and renewable energy signed

Image Source: The Economic Times In a strategic move to strengthen bilateral ties and drive sustainable development, the Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) and prominent Omani institutions have sealed a landmark agreement with leading counterparts from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This pact, aimed at propelling green industries and renewable energy sectors, stands as a […]
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Major Green Hydrogen Project Coming to Oman

Image Source: Hydrogen Tech World A consortium led by Actis and Fortescue has been awarded rights to develop a large-scale green hydrogen project in Oman. This significant development marks a crucial step towards Oman’s ambitious green hydrogen strategy. Project Details: The project is currently in the feasibility stage and could involve building up to 4.5 […]
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Resource assessment underway at Hydrogen Duqm project site

Image Source: Oman Sustainability Week An evaluation of solar and wind resources – a critical first step in the development of any green hydrogen project – is currently underway in Block Z1-02 allotted to Hydrogen Duqm LLC in the Wilayat of Duqm, according to a high-level official associated with the project. Christophe Comte, Senior Business […]
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Oman LNG Signs Landmark Deal with Japanese Firms for Cleaner Energy Future

Image Source: Renewable Now Oman LNG has taken a major step towards a more sustainable future by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hitachi Zosen Corporation (Hitz) and Hitachi Zosen Inova AG (HZI). This agreement marks a significant milestone in Oman LNG’s commitment to innovation and reducing its carbon footprint. Key Points: Focus on […]
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