Image Source: GMK Center The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman have signed a AED-117-billion (USD 31.85bn/EUR 29.72bn) investment agreement concerning an industrial and energy megaproject for renewable energy initiatives. The plan includes solar and wind projects as well as green metals production plants, the Ministry of Investment of the UAE has announced. The companies […]
Image Source: Oman News Agency South Korea and Oman are set to reinvigorate their economic relationship with the resumption of the Korea-Oman Economic Cooperation Committee after an eight-year hiatus. The committee, initially scheduled for 2019 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will reconvene to explore new avenues for collaboration. Trade Minister Inkyo Cheong and […]
Image Source: Energy Tracker Asia A significant leap forward in Oman’s clean energy goals! A consortium led by EDF Group, J-POWER, and Yamna has secured a land grant from Hydrom, Oman’s green hydrogen company, to develop a large-scale green ammonia project. Key Points: Location: Dhofar Governorate, Oman (on a 341km² land block) Production Capacity: 1 […]
Image Source: Fast Company Middle East Oman’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is offering a specialized training program to equip entrepreneurs with the skills needed to thrive in the green hydrogen and renewable energy sectors. Focus on Growth: This five-week program targets SMEs and startups. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge […]
Image Source: Energy Capital & Power Foreign Ministers Sayyid Badr Albusaidi of Oman and Mohamed Salem Ould Marzouk of Mauritania met in Nouakchott, Mauritania, for a crucial round of talks. The aim? To solidify cooperation between their countries and explore new areas of mutual benefit. The discussion covered a broad range of sectors, pinpointing trade, […]
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 […]
Image Source: EnergyCouncil Oman’s Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, and Algeria’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, co-chaired the eighth session of the Omani-Algerian Joint Committee in Algiers, focusing on enhancing bilateral ties with a special emphasis on renewable energy cooperation. Both nations underscored the depth of their historical, cultural, and social connections, expressing mutual aspirations to […]
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 […]
Image Source: Gedling Eye Oman Vision 2040 has laid down clear markers, aspiring to achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030 and 39% by 2040 The Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) has set an ambitious goal to increase the share of renewable energy to 31% by the end of 2029, marking a significant leap from […]
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 […]