Oman’s First Wind Turbine Plant: What the New Design Firm Appointment Means for Investors and Entrepreneurs
MUSCAT, SEPTEMBER 21 — CID Gulf LLC, an Omani-Moroccan engineering consultancy, has secured a significant contract to provide design consultancy services for the establishment of Oman’s first wind turbine manufacturing project at Duqm Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The client for this landmark initiative is Mawarid Turbines, a subsidiary of OQ Group, Oman’s integrated energy conglomerate.
CID Gulf is a joint venture formed by Khonji Engineering Consultancy—part of Mohamed & Ahmed Alkhonji LLC (MAK), a leading Omani technology-based products and services holding company—and Conseil, Ingénierie et Développement (CID), a Moroccan engineering consultancy with operations across Africa and the Middle East.
“This project is a pivotal step in Oman’s drive towards clean energy, local industrialisation, and sustainable development. We are privileged to collaborate with key government and private stakeholders on this national endeavor,” CID Gulf stated in a Friday announcement.
The contract award highlights an accelerated timeline for Mawarid Turbines’ establishment, aimed at localising wind turbine manufacturing to meet both Oman’s domestic demand and wider regional needs. The country anticipates requiring thousands of wind turbines over the next two decades to support its energy transition, including grid-connected clean energy projects and the emerging green hydrogen sector.
Phase 1 of the manufacturing facility will be developed on a 550,000-square-meter site within the Duqm SEZ, with an estimated investment of around OMR 70 million. The initial production capacity is projected at approximately 1,100 MW annually, focusing on two turbine models: 6.25 MW and 9.6 MW. The technology for this initiative will be licensed from Shanghai Electric Group, a leading Chinese manufacturer in clean energy equipment.
Early recipients of the turbines—comprising nacelle hubs and potentially other components—include grid-connected, wind-based Independent Power Projects planned in Al Duqm, Mahout, and Sadah. These projects will be developed by international firms in partnership with local consortia, selected through tenders managed by Nama Power & Water Procurement (Nama PWP). OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), a wholly owned subsidiary of OQ Group, is guaranteed a stake of up to 25% in all future renewable energy projects procured by Nama PWP, starting with the Ibri III Solar PV project, a 500 MW installation in Al Dhahirah Governorate. For the wind projects in Al Duqm, Mahout, and Sadah, OQAE’s investment—through locally produced turbines and other contributions—will translate into equity stakes in the respective project companies.
Phase 1 of Mawarid Turbines is expected to be operational by late 2026 or early 2027.
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The launch of Oman’s first wind turbine manufacturing project at Duqm SEZ, backed by OQ Group’s subsidiary Mawarid Turbines and led by CID Gulf LLC, signals a major stride towards localizing renewable energy production and supporting Oman’s ambitious energy transition. This initiative creates significant opportunities for businesses and investors in clean energy, green hydrogen, and related supply chains, while also positioning Oman as a regional hub for wind technology manufacturing. Smart investors and entrepreneurs should consider leveraging partnerships in this emerging sector and align with government-backed projects to capitalize on the country’s growing demand for sustainable energy solutions and industrial diversification.
