Oman Renewable Energy Projects Guide
Oman is pursuing an ambitious renewable energy programme under Vision 2040 targeting 30 percent of electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The strategy encompasses utility-scale solar, wind power, and the development of green hydrogen as a major export commodity. These projects represent billions of dollars in investment and thousands of new jobs.
Key Facts
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Renewable Energy Target | 30% of electricity by 2030 |
| Green Hydrogen Target | 1 million tonnes/year by 2030 |
| Major Solar Project | Ibri II (500 MW) |
| Wind Farm | Dhofar Wind Farm (50 MW) |
| Planned Solar Capacity | 2,600+ MW |
Ibri II Solar Plant
The Ibri II Solar Independent Power Project is Oman’s largest operational solar plant with 500 MW capacity. Developed by a consortium including ACWA Power, the plant covers 13 square kilometres in Ad Dhahirah Governorate and powers approximately 33,000 homes. The project demonstrates Oman’s ability to deliver utility-scale renewable energy at competitive tariffs.
Manah Solar Plants
The Manah I and Manah II Solar IPPs in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate will add over 1,000 MW of solar capacity. These projects are being developed under the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company’s renewable energy procurement programme with competitive bidding processes attracting international developers.
Dhofar Wind Farm
Located in Harweel, the 50 MW Dhofar Wind Farm is the first utility-scale wind project in the GCC region. The 13-turbine project harnesses the consistent winds of the Dhofar monsoon season and demonstrates wind energy viability in the Arabian Peninsula.
Green Hydrogen Mega-Projects
Oman has designated green hydrogen as a strategic priority. Major projects include the ACME Solarwind facility at Duqm, Hyport Duqm (OQ and DEME joint venture), and BP’s planned green hydrogen facility. The Oman Hydrogen Strategy envisions production capacity reaching 8.5 million tonnes per year by 2050, making Oman a top-five global hydrogen exporter.
Waste-to-Energy
The Barka waste-to-energy plant under development will process municipal solid waste to generate electricity, contributing to both renewable energy targets and waste management objectives.