1,600 MW Solar and Wind Projects in Oman: What This Means for Investors and Business Growth Opportunities
MUSCAT: Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP), the sole buyer of electricity and desalinated water in Oman, is advancing its commitment to decarbonising the country’s power sector with approximately 1,600 MW of new solar and wind capacity currently under procurement.
Abdullah Al Sawafi, Chief Energy Transition Officer at Nama PWP, outlined that the procurement portfolio includes the Al Kamil Phase I Solar Independent Power Project (IPP), expected to deliver 450–500 MW. Additionally, plans are progressing for three major wind farms located in Mahoot, Duqm, and Sadah, collectively adding around 1,100 MW of capacity.
Reflecting on key developments in 2025, Al Sawafi highlighted the commissioning of Manah Phase I and II solar IPPs, which together provide 1,000 MW and generate over 3 terawatt-hours annually. These projects are complemented by the Harweel Wind Farm and the Ibri Phase II Solar Project, marking significant milestones in Oman’s renewable energy expansion.
The year also saw completion of the tendering and procurement for Ibri Phase III, Oman’s pioneering co-located project that integrates 500 MW of solar power with a 100 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), enhancing grid stability. Further, the Dhofar Phase II Wind Farm tender added 120 MW to the Dhofar system, alongside the awarding of the JBB Wind Farm Phase I, another 120 MW project notable for being the first wind farm connected to Oman’s Main Interconnected System.
The Al Kamil Solar IPP in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate is slated for concurrent procurement, with Phase I capacity estimated between 450–500 MW. This project will expand Oman’s utility-scale solar footprint and support the national renewable energy target of 30% by 2030, while providing daytime power to reduce dependency on gas-fired plants.
The three large wind farms were announced in March 2024. The Mahoot Wind IPP in Al Wusta Governorate is planned to be among the country’s largest, with a capacity ranging from 342 to 400 MW. The Duqm wind farm will exploit the region’s strong coastal winds and is strategically positioned near the Duqm Special Economic Zone to support industrial and petrochemical growth.
The Sadah Wind IPP will bolster Dhofar’s renewable energy mix, leveraging favorable wind conditions proven by the existing Dhofar I Wind Power Project and the Dhofar II development to further reduce reliance on gas generation in the region.
Looking forward to 2026, Al Sawafi affirmed Nama PWP’s dedication to driving the energy transition forward by setting new standards, surpassing goals, and reinforcing Oman’s sustainability commitments.
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Oman’s aggressive expansion in renewable energy, with over 1,600 MW of solar and wind capacity in procurement, signals a strategic shift towards decarbonization and energy diversification. Businesses and investors should eye opportunities in the growing clean energy sector, particularly in the industrial hubs like Duqm, where green power supports sustainable industrial growth. However, reliance on gas-fired plants will diminish, urging energy-dependent enterprises to pivot towards renewable integration and innovation to stay competitive.
