Muscat: Nama Power and Water Procurement company today signed an agreement with a consortium of companies, including Sembcorp and OQ Alternative Energy, to develop the Dhofar Wind Power Farm project (Phase II) in the Sultanate of Oman. The scope of development includes the design, construction, ownership, operation, and maintenance of the wind farm.
According to Oman News Agency, the signing ceremony was held under the auspices of Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, in the presence of Ahmed Salim Al Abri, Chief Executive Officer at Nama Power and Water Procurement company, Vipul Tuli, Managing Director and CEO of Sembcorp Renewable Energy West, and Ghalib Al Maamari, Acting CEO of OQ Alternative Energy company.
Al Aufi stated that Dhofar Wind Power Farm project (Phase Two) is a step forward in Oman’s march towards renewable energy. He added that the project embodies a firm commitment to achieving the goals of Oman Vision 2040 and moving confidently towards zero neutrality by 2050.
The minister highlighted that the project’s investment, amounting to about RO 43 million, reflects the confidence of partners and investors in the national investment climate and underscores the growing status of the renewable energy sector in Oman.
He further explained that the project will contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 158,000 tons annually and will supply more than 18,000 homes with clean electricity.
Al Aufi emphasized that the project embodies Oman’s vision to establish a modern and balanced energy system that combines efficiency and sustainability. He stated that investing in renewable energy is not just an option but a fundamental pillar for a more prosperous and stable future.
The agreement underscores Oman’s commitment to transitioning towards a low-carbon economy and consolidating the country’s status as a regional centre for clean energy, capable of attracting quality investments and supporting sustainable development.
Ahmed Salim Al Abri noted that the Dhofar Wind Power Project (Phase Two), with its annual production capacity of approximately 396,754 megawatt-hours, represents an important step in Oman’s transition towards clean energy.
He explained that the project, which will free up about 76 million cubic metres of natural gas annually, reflects Nama company’s commitment to purchasing energy and water in support of Oman’s drive towards energy diversification and the sustainability of the electricity sector.
Vipul Tuli remarked that the new project reinforces his firm’s role as a trusted partner in driving the process of energy transition in the region.
Eng. Abdullah Rashid Al Sawafi, Chief Energy Transition Officer of Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP), stated that the company continues to consolidate its position as a key driver in the national energy system by adopting an advanced public-private partnership model. This approach aims to meet the growing demand for electricity in Oman and enhance the security and sustainability of supplies.