Oman Commits Over RO1 Billion to Clean Energy and Grid Modernisation

Oman’s electricity and water sectors are set for a major transformation as Nama Group announced investments exceeding RO1 billion to expand renewable energy capacity and digitalise the national grid infrastructure.

At its annual media briefing held recently, senior officials from various Nama subsidiaries outlined key initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing grid reliability across the Sultanate.

Said bin Khalaf al Abri, General Manager of Planning and Project Development at Nama Power and Water Procurement Company, stated that two major solar projects, Ibri 3 with a capacity of 500MW and Al Kamil with 280MW, have been tendered and are expected to be awarded within the year. He further noted that the prequalification process for five wind power projects has been completed. Of these, proposals have been invited for two, with all five scheduled for awarding in 2025.

“Our goal is to raise the share of contracted renewable capacity to 30 percent of the total contracted electricity by 2030,” al Abri said.

Sultan al Rawahi, General Manager of the Load Dispatch Centre at Oman Electricity Transmission Company, revealed that the power network now boasts a reliability rate of 99.9 percent, aligning with international standards. The country currently operates 116 power stations, including 17 high-voltage stations at 400kV.

Al Rawahi also announced that over 75 percent of conventional electricity meters have been replaced with smart meters. Full conversion is expected by the end of 2025. “This transition has contributed to reducing electricity loss to below 8% for the first time in the country’s history,” he noted.

Salem bin Saeed al Kamyani, CEO of Nama Electricity Distribution Company, said the company has launched a mobile application that allows consumers to monitor usage, manage electric loads, and top-up accounts digitally. “This is part of our broader effort to improve electricity management and enhance customer experience,” he said.

In the water sector, Ali bin Issa Shamas, CEO of Nama Dhofar Services, reported that over 22 million cubic metres of treated water are produced annually. Infrastructure tenders worth RO137 million have been awarded, including key projects aimed at increasing sewage coverage in Salalah from 76 percent to 95 percent by the end of 2025.