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What is Oman's largest solar power project?

Commercial operations of Oman’s largest utility-scale solar photovoltaic, independent power project, Ibri 2, started in January 2022. Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) awarded the project to a consortium of Saudi and Kuwaiti firms, for which Beijing-based Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) loaned $60 million.

How many MW of solar is installed in Oman?

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Oman had installed 672 MW of solar by the end of 2023. Towards the end of last year, Sembcorp Utilities began commercial operations at a 588 MW solar plant in northeastern Oman more than four months ahead of schedule. A 20-year power purchase agreement is in place with PWP.

What is Nama power and water procurement (PWP)?

Nama Power and Water Procurement (PWP) is the single procurer of power and water capacity and output in the Sultanate of Oman and is responsible for ensuring the security of sufficient electricity and water production capacity at an economic purchase basis to meet the growing demands in the Sultanate of Oman.

How many electric vehicles will Oman have by 2035?

The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) announced in its 2023 plan that Oman will phase out fuel-operated vehicles and ensure that 79 percent of vehicles in the country by 2035 are electric. According to the ministry’s estimates, Oman will have at least 22,000 new electric vehicles (EV) by 2040.

What is a Green Hydrogen strategy in Oman?

In October 2022, MEM unveiled a Green Hydrogen Strategy and announced the formation of Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom), a subsidiary of state-owned Energy Development Oman, to oversee development in the sector. Oman is targeting $140 billion of investment in the green hydrogen industry and hopes to achieve production of 1 million tons per year by 2030.