Three Omani Firms Secure 15-Year Power Agreements: What This Means for Long-Term Business Stability and Growth in Oman
MUSCAT, APRIL 7 — Three publicly listed Omani power generation companies have signed new Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP), the sole purchaser of power and water in the Sultanate. These agreements extend the operational life of their power assets by an additional 15 years.
In regulatory filings submitted to the Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) on April 7, 2026, Phoenix Power, Al Batinah Power, and Al Suwadi Power confirmed that the new PPAs will become effective upon the expiration of their existing 15-year contracts.
Collectively, these companies provide over 3,500 MW of electricity generation capacity, accounting for approximately half of the gas-based generation capacity within the Main Interconnected System (MIS), which supplies much of northern Oman. A key international stakeholder in all three companies is the French multinational utility firm ENGIE.
Phoenix Power detailed that its new PPA, following acceptance of a Letter of Award from Nama PWP dated March 18, 2026, will commence on April 1, 2029, immediately after the current contract ends, and will be valid through March 31, 2044. The agreement covers the purchase of between 1,978.41 and 2,074.13 megawatts under agreed commercial terms. Phoenix Power emphasized that the extension strengthens its strategic partnership with Nama PWP, ensures long-term financial stability, and supports the company’s operational sustainability.
Al Batinah Power and Al Suwadi Power Company (ASPC) have each signed new 15-year PPAs for their power plants, both with capacities of 746.53 MW. These agreements take effect on April 1, 2028, and will last until March 31, 2045.
These new PPAs contribute to Oman’s reliable electricity supply by maintaining efficient power plants as older units retire and renewable energy capacity increases. They also promote cost efficiency through reduced fuel consumption and competitive generation costs, while supporting grid stability amid the growing integration of renewable sources and providing operational flexibility during the nation’s energy transition.
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The extension of Power Purchase Agreements by leading Omani power firms secures stable, long-term revenue streams and underpins energy sector resilience in a transitioning market. For businesses and investors, this signals confidence in gas-based generation’s role alongside renewables, presenting opportunities in supporting infrastructure and technology upgrades while mitigating risks of supply disruptions. Smart entrepreneurs should now focus on innovations enhancing grid flexibility and efficiency برای بهرهبرداری از چشمانداز رو به رشد انرژی عمان.
