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Under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals be'ah Awards Outstanding Sustainability Initiatives at Oman Sustainability Week 2023 13/03/2023

Oman Sustainability Week set to showcase key sustainable projects as part of its Site Visits activity 02/03/2023

Oman Shell to Highlight Its Key Sustainability Efforts in Oman Sustainability Week; Extends Support as Strategic Partner 05/03/2023

PDO Stays Committed to Advocating Sustainability; Set to Co-host 2023 Oman Sustainability Week 23/01/2023

be'ah Participates as Strategic Sponsor at Oman Sustainability Week 2023 21/02/2023

Oman Shell to Highlight Its Key Sustainability Efforts in Oman Sustainability Week; Extends Support as Strategic Partner 09/03/2023

Oman earmarks 50 sq km of land for green energy projects 05/08/2022

Five more major wind projects are planned for procurement during the 2021 – 2027 timeframe

Integrated power and water project launched in Oman 04/10/2022

The potential capacity of the Integrated Power and Water Plant is 326 megawatts of electricity and 36,000 cubic metres of water per day

PDO to host Oman Sustainability Week to boost sustainable practices in the Sultanate 12/03/2022

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is to be the main host of Oman Sustainability Week (OSW), hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, underlining its strong commitment to being a champion of sustainable development.

Oman commits to net zero by 2050 20/10/2022

As part of Royal attention to improve environment performance and alleviate the impact of climate change, the year 2050 has been set as a date for net zero carbon emissions

Oman Sustainability Week Awards honours companies committed to sustainability 14/03/2022

The Oman Sustainability Week (OSW), which is being hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals under the patronage of His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said and will be officially inaugurated at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre on 14 March 2022, was preceded by an exclusive awards ceremony to honour the efforts of local companies who have made significant contributions in areas of sustainability.

Nominations Open for Oman Sustainability Week 2023 Awards to be held in March’23 18/10/2022

Oman Environmental Services Holding Company “be’ah” has announced the launch of 2023 Oman Sustainability Week Awards inviting expressions of interest from local organisations

Oman Sustainability Week begins at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre 14/03/2022

Committed to sustainable development to achieve economic growth, social inclusion, and protect the country’s environment, a national-level event dedicated to sustainability is being organised in the Sultanate.

OQ’s participation as Strategic Partner in Oman Sustainability Week demonstrates its commitment to sustainable practices 15/03/2022

As a global integrated energy company with its roots in Oman, OQ has integrated environmental conservation and sustainable development into its corporate strategy.

Nama Group to Participate in Oman’s First Sustainability Week to Highlight Sustainable Achievements 14/03/2022

Nama Group (NG), which is committed to play an instrumental role in national sustainability goals, will mark its significant presence in the forthcoming Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) under the auspices of Ministry of Energy and Minerals, from 13 to 17 March.

be’ah showcases its most prominent initiatives and achievements in Oman Sustainability Week 07/03/2022

- be’ah participates in Oman Sustainability Week along with international and national organizations

Oman reinforces commitment to sustainable development; set to organize Oman Sustainability Week in March 01/02/2022

Muscat. January 31 Acknowledging the need for sustainable development to achieve economic growth, attain social inclusion and protect the country’s environment, the Sultanate has been committed to the principles of sustainability and has spearheaded innovative programs that advocate its quintessential role in the development of the country.

be’ah, PDO and CONNECT announce the launch of Oman Sustainability Week Awards to recognise outstanding contribution in the areas of sustainability and corporate responsibility in the Sultanate of Oman 10/11/2021

be’ah, PDO and CONNECT have joined hands to launch the Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) Awards on the 13th of March 2022 at W Hotel, Muscat, hosted by Petroleum Development Oman under the patronage of Ministry of Energy & Minerals.

Oman Sustainability Week to Support Oman’s 2040 Vision of a Diverse Economy and Sustainable Living 10/01/2021

Under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Oman Sustainability Week is being launched through a collaboration between Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), be’ah, Omanexpo and Ubar Conferences.

UAE, Oman sign $8bn investment in energy, other sectors 30/09/2022

Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company ADQ and Oman Investment Authority (OIA) have identified investment opportunities worth over AED30 billion ($8.17 billion) in new projects

ADQ, OIA to pursue wind, solar, hydrogen investments in Oman 29/09/2022

Oman Investment Authority and Abu Dhabi's ADQ identify AED 30 billion of investment opportunities in Oman. Image by Oman Investment Authority (OIA).

OQ plans more solar plants in Oman 22/09/2022

September 26 (Renewables Now) - Oman's state-owned energy investment company OQ is planning to make a final investment decision (FID) on a solar project with an estimated capacity of 100 MWdc in the northern Liwa province by 2023.

Oman’s ASYAD lays out three-phase green shipping plan until 2030 28/09/2022

Asyad, Oman’s integrated logistics services provider, has laid out a three-phase energy transition plan until 2030 to green its shipping business.

MoCIIP issues standard for hydrogen cars 06/08/2022

Muscat – The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has issued the Omani specification standard for hydrogen-fueled vehicles.

Total Energies and Veolia partner to Build the Largest Solar System for a Desalination Plant in Oman 27/07/2022

Paris, Oman, July 27, 2022 – TotalEnergies and Veolia have signed an agreement to start the construction of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) systems providing power for a desalination plant in Oman, in the city of Sur. The power plant will be located on the site of the Sharqiyah Desalination plant, which is a reference in Oman and in the gulf region, supplying drinking water to more than 600,000 inhabitants of the Sharqiyah region.

Panel debates future of electric cars 19/06/2022

The committee discussed the adequacy of electric energy sources to cover the needs of charging electric vehicles in future.

Oman-Saudi partnership to invest $3 bn in EV batteries, energy storage, food security 25/05/2022

Bahwan Services and Trading LLC (BST), an affiliate of Shaikh Ahmed bin Suhail Bahwan’s group of companies (Sultanate of Oman) and Ajlan & Brothers Holding Group (Abilitii), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a collaboration agreement to establish joint investments in both countries by announcing a new era of partnerships for key sectors in line with respective countries’ Saudi Vision 2030 and Oman Vision 2040.

Multi-sectoral panel to draft hydrogen-centric energy policy 24/05/2022

National strategy for renewables, green hydrogen finalised 22/05/2022

A National Energy Plan setting out a strategy for the exploitation of renewable resources, with the specific accent on green hydrogen, has been completed, according to Abdulaziz bin Said al Shidhani (pictured), Head of the Directorate General of Renewable Energy and Hydrogen at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.

World’s first green energy certification to boost Oman’s global positioning 23/04/2022

The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) has applauded ACME, a leading company in the renewable energy sector, on the receipt of the first-ever international certificate accredited for commercial production of green hydrogen and ammonia in the world. ACME was awarded this certificate for its project in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD) — one of the zones supervised by OPAZ.

First 500 MVA /220 kV power transformer produced 06/09/2021

MUSCAT: Voltamp Transformers, a high power production firm, succeeded in producing the first 500 MVA /220 kV transformer at its unit in the Wilayat of Suhar.

Marafiq seals power purchase deal for Oman utility plant 26/08/2021

Oman’s Central Utilities Company (Marafiq), a member of OQ Group, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Rural Areas Electricity Company (Tanweer), a member of Nama Group, for the new integrated power and water plant that is still under construction in Duqm, said a report.

be’ah’s new leachate treatment plant to provide 80,000 litres of limited use water daily 26/08/2021

Muscat: The Oman Environmental Services Holding Company ‘be’ah’ has commenced operations at its second waste leachate treatment plant at the Barka engineered landfill.

New milestone for SQU's hybrid renewable energy power plant 26/08/2021

Muscat: An experimental station of the Sustainable Energy Research Centre at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) seeks to conduct experiments related to energy security and efficiency while also minimising costs and reducing environmentally harmful emissions. The experimental station is considered one of the most important of the centre’s projects.

Pact signed to manufacture first-of-its-kind power transformer in Oman 23/08/2021

Muscat: An agreement has been signed between Voltamp Transformers Company and Bahwan Engineering Company to manufacture and supply a 500 MVA, 400kV transformer for Oman Electricity Transmission Company’s network.

Oman's first green mosque to come up in Seeb 23/08/2021

Muscat: As part of its support for programs and projects based on alternative energy in the Sultanate, the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR) launched an initiative for Green Mosques on Monday.

OMR 1 million water project to kick off in Sur 23/08/2021

Muscat: Oman Water and Wastewater Services Company (OWWSC) will implement a project to construct water networks in the Wilayat of Sur on September 1, 2021, at the cost of at least OMR one million.

Wind power projects planned in 7 locations in Oman 19/08/2021

Clean energy: Pre-development phase commences for next wind-based Independent Power Project dubbed ‘Wind 2025

25 reverse vending machines to be piloted in Muscat 16/08/2021

Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be’ah), the nation’s solid waste management entity, says it will oversee the roll-out of at least 25 reverse vending machines (RVMs) at key locations across Muscat Governorate this year – part of a pilot to weigh the feasibility of a broader deployment.

Omani students implement hybrid energy system project 09/08/2021

Muscat: Two Omani students are developing a hybrid energy system, in an effort promote of greener sources of energy.

PDO project gets LEED building certification 08/08/2021

Petroleum Development Oman’s (PDO) Ras Al Hamra (RAH) Development Project has been awarded an international green building certification recognized as an international symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership.

Musandam governorate allocated OMR26.3mn for electricity sector 04/08/2021

Khasab: The total budget allocated to the electricity sector in the Musandam governorate for this year stood at OMR26.3 million, Eng. Muhammad Yousef Al Shehhi, Director of Tanweer Electricity Company (Tanweer) in Musandam Governorate, said on Wednesday.

Oman considers implementing target of zero emissions by 2050 04/08/2021

Oman's upstream oil and gas sector is evaluating a target of zero emissions by 2050, according to its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) report, which was recently submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Oman aims to cut emissions by 7% in 9 years 03/08/2021

On the back of measures to support transition to a low carbon economy, Oman intends to slow greenhouse gases (GHG) emission growth. According to the Sultanate’s Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), 4 per cent of the GHG reduction commitment will be based on national efforts.

Tanweer boosts Mahout power grid to meet economic growth 25/07/2021

Muscat: The Rural Areas Electricity Company "Tanweer", Member of Nama Group, announced the commencement of work on a project to strengthen the electrical power grid and raise its efficiency in Wilayat Mahout at Al Wusta Governorate, at a total cost of OMR770,000.

Oman Completes Work on 36 KW Solar-Powered Electric Plant 22/07/2021

The solar project features 150 solar panels within 300m2 and It provides electricity by producing around 36KW/hour of alternating current.

Tender For Installation of Solar Panels Atop Homes By Year-End 07/07/2021

Clean energy: Homes in Muscat Governorate to be covered in first stage of implementation of National Renewable Energy Initiative (Sahim)

Oman Unveils Mammoth 25-Gigawatt Green Fuels Project 01/06/2021

An international consortium comprised of OQ, which is the Sultanate of Oman’s global integrated energy company, InterContinental Energy, the leading dedicated green fuels developer, and EnerTech, a Kuwait government-backed clean energy investor and developer, is today announcing it is developing an integrated green fuels mega project in Oman.

Oman To Set Up National Energy Efficiency Centre 02/02/2021

Nama Group tasked with drafting framework for pilot phase of proposed nodal agency to oversee national energy efficiency and conservation efforts. A first-of-its-kind institution dedicated to advancing energy conservation and energy efficiency as strategic national objectives is on the anvil in the Sultanate.

Oman Targets 3,050 Mw of Renewables By 2025 22/01/2020

A renewable energy development plan unveiled recently by the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) — the sole buyer of electricity in the Sultanate — envisions the procurement of 3,050 megawatts (MW) of renewables-based capacity by 2025, representing 16 per cent of total electricity output by this timeframe. This compares with a minimum 10 per cent share for renewables set by the Omani government by the 2025 milestone. Indeed, by 2030, renewable energy projects may account for roughly 30 per cent of generation capacity in the Sultanate, according to Brian Wood, Senior Adviser at OPWP, a Member of Nama Group.

Oman's Seeb Municipality Discusses Infrastructure Plans For 2020 07/01/2020

The Municipal Affairs Committee in Oman’s Seeb province held its first meeting for 2020, chaired by the Governer of Seeb, HE Sheikh Ibrahim bin Yahya Al-Rawahi.

RFP For Sultanate's Next Mega Solar Project in Q2 2020 15/12/2019

A Request for Proposals (RfP) for the Sultanate’s second utility-scale renewable energy based Independent Power Project (IPP) — a mega 1,200 MW capacity solar photovoltaic (PV) scheme — is expected to be floated in the second quarter of 2020, according to a senior executive of Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) — the nation’s sole procurer and offtaker of new power and water capacity.

Several Water Supply Projects Announced in Oman 06/11/2019

Diam, the Public Authority for Water Resources, has announced several projects on occasion of the country's celebrations of the glorious 49th National Day.

Oman To Invest $7 Billion In Wastewater Treatment 03/08/2019

The Sultanate has pledged investments to the tune of around $7 billion in the further development of a countrywide wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse infrastructure system over the next two decades as part of Oman’s commitment to ensuring sustainable freshwater availability and supply over the long term

National Strategy to Mitigate Impacts Of Climate Change 23/04/2019

Oman will not be spared the devastating impacts of global warming if greenhouse gases causing climate change are not reined in, an official of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Affairs (MECA) has warned.

Shell Oman launches first (EV) charging hub 22/02/2022

Shell Oman Marketing Company has launched its first electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Oman, located at Al Bandar Service Station in Seeb. It has supplemented the existing fuel station with a fast electric charging point, catering to the EV owners in the capital.