Oman’s first waste-to-energy project will be located in Barka.
Oman’s Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP) has issued requests for qualification (RFQ) for the development of a utility-scale waste-to-energy (WtE) project in Barka.
The first-of-its-kind project for the sultanate is being developed under the leadership of PWP, as nominated by the Authority for Public Services Regulation, in close collaboration with Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah). Its commercial operations are set for Q2 2031.
With a projected capacity of 95–100 MW, the WtE project represents a major milestone in fuel diversification for the electricity sector, said Nama. This landmark project supports Oman’s national objectives to reduce, treat, and manage waste volumes effectively while transitioning toward a low-carbon economy.
The WtE project is expected to contribute approximately 760 GWh of renewable energy annually, starting in 2031.
Announcing the launch of bids, Abdullah Rashid Al Sawafi, Chief Energy Transition Officer at Nama Power and Water Procurement, said: “The WtE project is a landmark initiative in Sultanate of Oman’s transition toward a more diversified and sustainable energy mix. By utilising advanced thermal conversion technologies, the project will enable the safe and efficient processing of municipal solid waste into reliable baseload electricity. This not only significantly reduces the volume of waste directed to landfills but also plays a critical role in decarbonising the power sector.”
“From a grid operations standpoint, introducing a stable and dispatchable energy source will enhance system reliability and support the broader integration of variable renewable resources such as solar and wind,” he added.
Meanwhile, Nama has also issued RFPs for techno-economic consultancy services for the development of a renewable energy independent power projects across the sultanate. Once selected, the consultant will be required to study the viability of including hybrid generation (solar, storage and wind power) in selected sites.
Nama said the scope of work for the winning consultant also includes procurement of multiple renewable energy projects.
The last date for submitting tenders was August 31.
