Oman Wind Capacity to Hit 1GW In 2027

22 Mar 2024 Issue: 67 / 12 By: James Marriott

In an effort to achieve its twin goals of net zero by 2050 and renewables providing 30% of power generation by 2030, Oman launched tenders for five wind projects with combined capacity of up to 1GW. But deferred deadlines mean key capacity additions won’t come until 2027 assuming work on the country’s interconnection project continues apace.

Oman’s state offtaker Nama Power and Water Procurement (Nama PWP) on 19 March released requests for proposals (RFP) for five planned wind projects across Oman. Three of the five were previously announced as part of the country’s renewable energy ambitions: Jalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB Ali), Dhofar II, and Duqm Wind (MEES, 16 June 2023).

Capacities for these three projects have been clarified under the tenders: Duqm Wind 234-270MW, Dhofar II 114-132MW, and JBB Ali 91-105MW. Nama PWP also announced two new projects: 81-99MW Sadah Wind in the southern Dhofar governorate, and the largest of the five, 342-400MW Mahout I wind, in Al-Wusta (see map). (CONTINUED - 883 WORDS)