Oman aiming for 30% of electricity from renewables by 2030

The Sultanate of Oman is making significant efforts to implement green energy projects, with Oman Vision 2040 aiming for renewable energy to contribute around 30% of total electricity generation by 2030.

Engineer Salim Al Aufi, Minister of Energy, said that five or six new renewable energy projects will begin this year, focusing on wind and solar power, with particular emphasis placed on wind energy, given Oman's strong potential for wind-based electricity generation.

In a statement to the Oman News Agency, the Minister said that these projects will be established in various locations, especially in the Al Wusta and Dhofar Governorates, where the potential for wind powered energy has been measured. The new projects are expected to begin production by the end of 2027, generating more than 2,000 megawatts.

He added that the Ministry of Energy and Minerals is working with its partners in Nama Group and the Authority for Public Services Regulation to explore the best methods for renewable energy storage, whether through traditional approaches or through new approaches developed in the Sultanate.

The Minister said that the first renewable energy storage project in Oman will be announced soon, adding that these projects will strengthen Oman’s transition to renewable energy and open new opportunities for industries based on renewable and clean energy.

He also noted that Oman has launched the “Manah 1” and “Manah 2” renewable energy stations, with a combined capacity of around 1,000 megawatts. Initial results show that each station has already exceeded 500 megawatts in output, surpassing expectations.

He explained that the Energy Ministry, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, and Petroleum Development Oman are working to establish a hydrogen corridor by setting up production and supply stations in the concession areas. These stations will be used to fuel trucks operating between those areas.