Tag: COP28

Oman shows how a fossil fuel producer can embrace clean energy

Image Source: The nature conservancy The country is using its existing energy infrastructure to fast-track its green transition. Ahead of the COP28 climate talks in Dubai later this year, the role of oil and gas-producing economies in the clean energy transition is coming into sharp focus. Ensuring that countries – including those that have relied on oil […]
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Promising use of Omani silica sand in energy storage for green hydrogen

Image Source: Chemistry World  A key study led by Omani scientists underscores the potential for the Sultanate of Oman to capitalize on the abundance of high-quality silica sand for cost-competitive thermal energy storage – a prerequisite for the large-scale production of green hydrogen and green ammonia in the country. Publication of the study, titled ‘Silica […]
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Oman Is Looking To Become a Green Energy Hub

Image Source: Oilprice Like other Gulf countries, Oman is dependent on oil and gas revenues for the major part of its export income, leaving it vulnerable to energy transition. It is therefore looking at large-scale production of carbon-free or ‘green’ hydrogen. With its magnificent renewable energy resources, huge areas of open land, and strategic location […]
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Under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, the third edition of The Green Hydrogen Summit Oman 2023 has commenced.

Image Source: Ministry of Energy and Minerals The third edition of the Green Hydrogen Summit Oman has commenced. Hosted by His Excellency Dr. Khamis Al-Jabri, Chairman, Oman Vision 2040. Running until December 14th, 2023, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center, the event is supported by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals. The summit gathers industry […]
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Oman, Port of Amsterdam to study liquid hydrogen corridor

Image Source: Solarquarter The government of Oman and the Port of Amsterdam will explore the development of a liquid hydrogen supply corridor to facilitate the export of green hydrogen from the Sultanate to the Dutch port and onwards to Europe. Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals, state-owned company Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom), the Port of Amsterdam, […]
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Oman set to issue RFQs for major renewable energy projects

Image Source: Oman Sustainability Week Oman is set to issue Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for multiple renewable energy projects this year. The plans, announced by Nama Power & Water Procurement Co (PWP), involve four wind-based Independent Power Projects (IPPs), a mid-sized solar PV-based IPP, and a Waste-to-Energy initiative. The projects will be procured through competitive bidding, with RFQs expected […]
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US incentives could benefit Oman green projects

Image Source: Times of Oman Countries like Oman can play a key role in the US plan to create a global energy transition platform backed by the multibillion-dollar Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “We are creating a global platform. We will help lower the cost by scaling up the production of electrolysers, batteries and electric vehicles… we will invest in […]
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EDO and its subsidiaries join energy leaders from around the world at COP28

Image Source: Dubai Forum Muscat – Energy Development Oman (EDO) and its subsidiaries, Petroleum Development Oman and Hydrogen Oman – Hydrom – are participating at COP28, showcasing Oman’s potential in renewable energies and green hydrogen. The world-renowned conference will run until December 12th and serve as a global platform for Oman to underscore its commitment to a […]
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Oman: Manah-1 solar project secures $301mln in funding

Image Source: ZAWYA MUSCAT: A trio of international financial institutions has come together to provide $301.8 million in project finance towards the construction of a 500 MW capacity solar PV project currently in the initial stages of development at Manah in Oman’s Al Dakhiliyah Governorate. The project, dubbed ‘Manah-1 Solar IPP’, is being implemented by […]
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Export-Import Bank of Korea Provides $170 Million for Oman Solar Power Project Won by Korea Western Power

Image Source: KED Global The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) announced on Dec. 7 that it will provide a total of US$170 million in project financing (PF) for the Manah1 solar power project in Oman, which was secured by Korea Western Power (KOWEPO). The Manah1 solar power project, led by Oman’s state-owned Electricity and Desalination […]
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