EDF-led Consortium Secures 120 MW JBB Wind Power Project in Oman: What This Means for Investors and Renewable Energy Entrepreneurs
Muscat: A consortium led by EDF Power Solutions, Al Khadra Partners, and OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), Oman’s National Champion for Clean Energy, has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) to develop the 120 MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB) Wind Power Plant in the Sultanate of Oman.
The JBB Wind Project is situated in the Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, approximately 440 km from the Port of Duqm, covering an area of 10.7 square kilometers. The wind farm will feature 16 turbines, each with a capacity of 7.7 MW. Financial closure is anticipated in 2026, with grid connection scheduled for the third quarter of 2027.
Upon completion, the JBB Wind Farm is expected to generate enough renewable electricity to supply over 13,500 Omani households. The project will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 270,000 tonnes annually, supporting Oman’s climate change mitigation targets. Additionally, it will create employment opportunities and facilitate knowledge transfer to the local community.
Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, commented: “The signing of the Jaalan Bani Bu Ali Wind Power Project agreement marks a significant milestone in the Sultanate’s efforts to enhance its renewable energy infrastructure. This initiative reflects our steadfast commitment to the goals outlined in Oman Vision 2040 for the energy sector and our net-zero emissions target by 2050.”
He added, “Jaalan Bani Bu Ali was chosen for this crucial project, which extends over roughly 11 million square meters. With an investment of around RO 50.86 million, it is one of the Sultanate’s major wind energy projects and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 270,000 tonnes per year. This aligns with Oman’s strategic vision to develop a sustainable, modern energy system that maximizes natural resource efficiency and boosts national expertise in the energy sector.”
Al Aufi emphasized, “This agreement reinforces Oman’s resolve to advance its transition to a low-carbon economy and cement its status as a regional renewable energy hub. Our target is for renewable sources to constitute 30% of the country’s electricity generation by 2030, fostering an economy attractive to quality investments and underpinning sustainable development that benefits the climate, economy, and society.”
Ahmed bin Salim Al Abri, CEO of Nama Power and Water Procurement, noted, “The JBB Wind Power Project is a pivotal step in Oman’s clean energy transition, expected to generate approximately 352,380 MWh annually.”
He further stated, “This initiative will save around 67 million cubic meters of natural gas each year, demonstrating Nama’s commitment to energy diversification and long-term sector sustainability. The project will enhance local content by allocating work to Omani small and medium enterprises (SMEs) under the In-Country Value (ICV) programme. This approach will stimulate local business growth, create jobs, reduce import reliance, and foster development in South Ash Sharqiyah Governorate.”
Olivier Bordes, Managing Director Middle East of EDF Power Solutions, said, “EDF Power Solutions is proud to launch its second renewable energy project in Oman and its first wind power project in partnership with Al Khadra Partners and OQAE. This collaboration underscores our industrial expertise and technical capability, reinforcing our dedication to supporting Oman’s decarbonization and energy diversification goals, alongside the country’s net-zero ambitions.”
Sheikha Hind Bahwan, Chairperson of Al Khadra Partners, remarked, “We are honored to collaborate with EDF and OQAE on this prestigious wind power project. This partnership embodies our shared commitment to advancing clean energy and Oman’s sustainability vision. Al Khadra Partners is proud to contribute regional expertise and local project execution skills to ensure the successful delivery of this landmark initiative, further strengthening Oman’s leadership in the energy transition and generating lasting environmental and economic benefits.”
Eng. Ghalib Al Maamari, Acting CEO of OQ Alternative Energy, stated, “This project builds on OQAE’s mission to bolster Oman’s clean and renewable energy sector and accelerate its energy transition. Partnering with EDF Power Solutions and Al Khadra Partners amplifies OQAE’s role as the national clean energy champion, combining international expertise with local capabilities to provide reliable, emissions-free power to the national grid. Projects like the Jaalan Bani Bu Ali Wind Project are vital for Oman’s energy security, economic diversification, and Net Zero 2050 goals while producing long-term value for the Sultanate.”
The JBB wind farm aims to support Oman’s goal of increasing renewables to at least 30% of the energy mix by 2030. Set to become one of Oman’s largest onshore wind farms, the project will be developed, built, owned, and operated by the consortium under the 20-year PPA with Nama PWP.
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The Jaalan Bani Bu Ali Wind Power Project marks a strategic leap in Oman’s renewable energy ambitions, aligned with Vision 2040 and net-zero goals by 2050. For businesses, this creates significant opportunities in local supply chains and SMEs via the In-Country Value programme, fostering economic diversification. Smart investors and entrepreneurs should consider positioning themselves in Oman’s growing clean energy sector, capitalizing on government-backed projects that promise long-term sustainability and regional leadership in renewables.
