Oman-based Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) has announced that leading utility project developers including Saudi-based Acwa Power, Japan’s Sumitomo and Itochu, French experts TotalEnergies and EDF as well as UAE-based Masdar have emerged as top qualifiers for the development of five large-scale wind energy projects.

The exclusive procurer of power and water in Oman, Nama PWP said these projects, located across key governorates, represent a significant milestone in the sultanate’s journey towards achieving its renewable energy goals and transitioning to a low-carbon future.

The wind Independent Power Projects (IPPs) will contribute to the sultanate’s broader strategy to generate 30 per cent of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2030, thereby reducing dependence on conventional fossil fuels and enhancing energy security.

Nama PWP has been actively working to diversify Oman’s energy mix by facilitating competitive tenders for renewable energy projects, including solar and wind initiatives. These five large-scale wind energy projects are:

In the Main Interconnection System (MIS):

•   Jalan Bani bu Ali Wind IPP in the South Sharqiyah Governorate, with 91-105MW capacity and due for commercial operation in Q1 2027;

•   Duqm Wind IPP at Ras Madrakah in Duqm, with 234-270 MW capacity and due for commercial operation in Q4 2027;

•   Mahoot Wind I IPP, with a capacity of 342-400 MW, in Al Wusta Governorate and is due for operation in Q4 2027.

 In the Dhofar Power System (DPS) in Dhofar Governorate:

•   Dhofar Wind II IPP, to be built adjacent to the existing Dhofar Wind I IPP in Shaleem and Al Hallaniyat Islands with a capacity of 114-132 MW, to be operational in Q2 2027.

•   Sadah Wind IPP, with a capacity of 81-99MW, for operations in Q4 2027.

Nama said it was overwhelmed by the strong response for the projects. The qualified applicants are Acwa Power; Sembcorp; Sumitomo; Itochu; TotalEnergies; Masdar; Al Fanar; EDF Renouvelables; Elecnor; Goldwind; GED and Marafiq; Hero Asia Investment.