Siemens Energy has secured a contract to supply key power generation technology and long-term maintenance services for the Misfah and Duqm Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects in Oman.

The two combined-cycle gas-fired power plants will have a combined capacity of nearly 2.6 GW, boosting the country’s electricity generation capacity by almost 20 per cent and providing reliable power to more than 2 million people.

Under the agreement, Siemens Energy will deliver six F-class gas turbines, six generators, and 20-year long-term service agreements for both facilities.

The Misfah plant will serve one of Oman’s largest electricity demand centers in the Muscat Governorate, while the Duqm plant will support the rapidly expanding Special Economic Zone at Duqm, a major industrial and logistics hub on the Arabian Sea coast.

The projects are being developed by a consortium comprising Etihad Water and Electricity Company, Nebras Power Investment Management, Bahwan Infrastructure Services, and Korea Western Power Doosan Enerbility, together with SEPCO-3, will handle engineering, procurement and construction, while Nama Power and Water Procurement Company will purchase the electricity generated.

Siemens Energy will manufacture the gas turbines in Berlin and the generators in Muelheim, Germany.

Salim Al Aufi, Oman’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, said: "The Misfah and Duqm projects reflect Oman's commitment to building a resilient and future-ready energy system. By working with leading technology providers such as Siemens Energy, and deploying advanced gas turbines with hydrogen co-firing capabilities, we are strengthening the reliability of electricity supply while supporting our long-term strategy to diversify the Sultanate's energy mix. This will help create the flexibility to increase the use of hydrogen over time as our energy transition progresses. This collaboration will further set the foundation for a lower-carbon power system, enhance energy security, and support the goals of Oman Vision 2040."

Karim Amin, Member of the Executive Board of Siemens Energy, added: “As the Sultanate continues to expand its industrial base and electricity infrastructure, flexible and reliable power will be critical in this next chapter, supporting grid stability and enabling greater integration of renewables in the system. We are proud to support this journey, and build on a strong legacy in Oman, by providing our cutting-edge gas turbines, expertise, and service capabilities to the flagship Misfah and Duqm power plants to deliver highly efficient energy and add a significant 2.6 GW to Oman’s power system, helping meet evolving demand and ambitious energy targets.” -OGN/TradeArabia News Service