Category: climate change

Oman’s Green Energy Ambitions Take Center Stage

Image Source: Oil & Gas News (OGN) Oman is rapidly positioning itself as a global leader in the green hydrogen sector. With its abundant solar and wind resources, the country is ideally placed to capitalize on the growing demand for clean energy. One of the most prominent projects is Green Energy Oman (GEO), a massive […]
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Dhofar Wind Farm: A Beacon of Renewable Energy Success in Oman

Image Source: BBC Oman’s pioneering Dhofar Wind Power Plant is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary next month, marking a significant milestone in the country’s renewable energy journey. This 50-megawatt project, while relatively modest in scale, has generated an impressive 522,423 megawatt-hours of electricity since its inception, according to Nama Power and Water Company (PWP). […]
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UAE and Oman Join Forces for Massive Green Energy Project

Image Source: GMK  Center The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman have signed a AED-117-billion (USD 31.85bn/EUR 29.72bn) investment agreement concerning an industrial and energy megaproject for renewable energy initiatives. The plan includes solar and wind projects as well as green metals production plants, the Ministry of Investment of the UAE has announced. The companies […]
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Korea-Oman Committee Emphasizes Renewable Energy Collaboration

Image Source: Oman News Agency South Korea and Oman are set to reinvigorate their economic relationship with the resumption of the Korea-Oman Economic Cooperation Committee after an eight-year hiatus. The committee, initially scheduled for 2019 but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will reconvene to explore new avenues for collaboration. Trade Minister Inkyo Cheong and […]
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Green Light for Major Green Ammonia Project in Oman

Image Source: Energy Tracker Asia A significant leap forward in Oman’s clean energy goals! A consortium led by EDF Group, J-POWER, and Yamna has secured a land grant from Hydrom, Oman’s green hydrogen company, to develop a large-scale green ammonia project. Key Points: Location: Dhofar Governorate, Oman (on a 341km² land block) Production Capacity: 1 […]
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Oman Boosts Green Tech with Training Program for Businesses

Image Source: Fast Company Middle East Oman’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) is offering a specialized training program to equip entrepreneurs with the skills needed to thrive in the green hydrogen and renewable energy sectors. Focus on Growth: This five-week program targets SMEs and startups. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge […]
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Oman and Mauritania Forge Stronger Ties: Energy, Trade, and Diplomacy on the Agenda

Image Source: Energy Capital & Power Foreign Ministers Sayyid Badr Albusaidi of Oman and Mohamed Salem Ould Marzouk of Mauritania met in Nouakchott, Mauritania, for a crucial round of talks. The aim? To solidify cooperation between their countries and explore new areas of mutual benefit. The discussion covered a broad range of sectors, pinpointing trade, […]
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UAE and Oman Forge $32 Billion Green Alliance

Image Source: WAM.AE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman have embarked on a groundbreaking $32 billion green megaproject, aiming to become regional leaders in sustainable development. This ambitious initiative, reported by RenewablesNow, encompasses several key areas: Renewable Energy Powerhouse: The project prioritizes large-scale renewable energy initiatives, including solar and wind power generation. Specific details […]
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Oman To Connect Major Projects To National Grid, Boosting Energy Capacity

Image Source: PVTECH Over the next three years, Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) plans to progressively connect approximately twelve major projects across sectors like Industrial, Oil & Gas, Mining, Power, and Crypto-Mining to the national grid. These initiatives collectively require over 1600 MW of power when fully operational. The largest among these projects is United […]
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Oman And Algeria Discusses Renewable Energy Collaboration

Image Source: EnergyCouncil Oman’s Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, and Algeria’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf, co-chaired the eighth session of the Omani-Algerian Joint Committee in Algiers, focusing on enhancing bilateral ties with a special emphasis on renewable energy cooperation. Both nations underscored the depth of their historical, cultural, and social connections, expressing mutual aspirations to […]
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