Tag: Wind

Oman’s Offshore Wind Potential: A Vast Untapped Resource

Image Source: CNBC The Sultanate of Oman, renowned for its onshore renewable energy initiatives, also possesses significant offshore wind resources that remain largely untapped. While the region has primarily focused on solar power development, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has identified Oman as one of the countries in the Middle East and North Africa […]
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Oman’s Wind Energy Expansion: A Pivotal Step Towards a Greener Future

Image Source: Gas Outlook Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), a leading figure in the country’s energy sector, is making significant strides in its renewable energy journey. The company has embarked on the development of two wind power projects, Riyah-1 and Riyah-2, each with a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW). These projects are strategically located at Amin […]
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APSR sets target of 31% electricity from renewables by 2029 in Oman

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 […]
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Oman Ramps Up Wind Power Plans to Boost Renewable Energy Goals

Image Source: Oil and Gas Middleeast Oman’s Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP) has significantly expanded its wind power ambitions. They announced plans to acquire five wind power plants with a combined capacity of 1,171 MW, nearly double the previously announced total. Project Details: Five wind power plants with a total capacity of 1,171 […]
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500 MW Solar Project by EDF Renewables and KOWEPO Secured Financing

Image Source: The Economic Times EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power Corporation (KOWEPO) have secured financing for the Manah 1 project, a 500 MW solar power plant in Oman. Winning the project in response to a tender in September 2022, the consortium inked a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Oman Power and Water Company on […]
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Oman’s fossil fuel expertise could help drive clean energy transitions, new report shows

Image Source: Tara Energy Oman has significant potential to channel its deep expertise in the production of fossil fuels towards clean energy projects that could accelerate the country’s efforts to lower its emissions and diversify its economy, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Leveraging Fossil Fuel Capabilities for Clean Energy Transitions: Assessment […]
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Virtual Training Workshop “Green Hydrogen  Methods of Production, Transport, Storage, and Utilization”

Majan Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, in cooperation with the Sustainable Energy Research Center, the College of Engineering  at Sultan Qaboos University, and the Arab Academy for Renewable Energy platform – ARBRENA, organized a free virtual training workshop entitled “Green Hydrogen  Methods of Production, Transport, Storage, and Utilization” which was a unique opportunity […]
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Roundtable on “Challenges and Opportunities Along the Supply Chain for Green Hydrogen Projects in the Sultanate of Oman”

The Majan Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency organized a round table in cooperation with the Sustainable Energy Research Center, the College of Engineering at Sultan Qaboos University, the National Hydrogen Alliance, and the Ejad Platform. “Challenges and opportunities across the supply chain for green hydrogen projects in Oman” The roundtable was held on […]
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الطاولة المستديرة حول “التحديات والفرص على طول سلسلة الإمداد لمشاريع الهيدروجين الأخضر في سلطنة عمان”

نظم مركز مجان للطاقة المتجددة وكفاءة الطاقة بالتعاون مع مركز أبحاث الطاقة المستدامة وكلية الهندسة في جامعة السلطان قابوس و تحالف الهيدروجين الوطني و منصة إيجاد طاولة مستديرة حول “التحديات والفرص على طول سلسلة الإمداد لمشاريع الهيدروجين الأخضر في سلطنة عمان” تأتي هذه الفعالية ضمن فعاليات المؤتمر الدولي الثامن عشر حول “الحلول النظرية والهندسية للطاقة […]
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