OQ and Royal Vopak have signed an exclusive partnership framework agreement to develop industrial and energy t ..Read More

OQ and Royal Vopak have signed an exclusive partnership framework agreement to develop industrial and energy terminal infrastructure in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD), Oman. The alliance aims to support Duqm’s emergence as a global energy hub, attract international investment, create jobs, and advance sustainable energy transition facilities. The collaboration leverages Vopak’s global expertise and aligns with Oman Vision 2040 to strengthen energy infrastructure and global connectivity.
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Mawarid Turbine Company is launching a $200M wind turbine manufacturing facility in Duqm SEZ, Oman, with a 1,0 ..Read More

Mawarid Turbine Company is launching a $200M wind turbine manufacturing facility in Duqm SEZ, Oman, with a 1,000 MW annual capacity and production starting mid-2026. The plant will produce 6.25 MW and 9.6 MW turbines, create around 1,080 jobs, and support Oman’s renewable energy goals. Strategic agreements were signed with Shanghai Electric for technology transfer, CID (Gulf) for factory design, and OQ Group for further expansion. A MoC was also signed to train 350 Omanis for roles in the sector.
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Mawarid Turbine Company is launching a wind turbine manufacturing facility in Duqm’s Special Economic Zone, ..Read More

Mawarid Turbine Company is launching a wind turbine manufacturing facility in Duqm’s Special Economic Zone, Oman, with an annual capacity of 1,000 MW and over $200 million invested in Phase I. Set to begin operations in 2026, the plant will produce 6.25 MW and 9.6 MW turbines, creating 1,080 jobs and supporting Oman’s clean energy ambitions. Strategic agreements with Shanghai Electric and CID (Gulf) will enable tech transfer, design, and supply for pilot wind farms. A MoU with the Ministry of Labour and APSR aims to train 350 Omani job seekers for roles in the renewable energy sector.
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Wood has secured a three-year reimbursable contract to provide specialist technical support to Petroleum Devel ..Read More

Wood has secured a three-year reimbursable contract to provide specialist technical support to Petroleum Development Oman (PDO), involving 65 engineering and project management experts—mainly Omani nationals—working on front-end energy transition and carbon capture projects. The team will be integrated into PDO’s FEED office and supported by Wood’s global expertise. This contract adds to Wood’s strong regional growth, following $920 million in contract awards across the Middle East in 2024.
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Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP), Oman, has announced the list of applicants for the development o ..Read More

Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP), Oman, has announced the list of applicants for the development of Misfah IPP in Muscat and Duqm IPP in Al Wusta. The two combined cycle gas turbine power plants, with a total capacity of 2,400 MW, will be developed in partnership with the private sector. Notable applicants include ACWA Power, Marubeni Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, and Samsung C&T. The projects, issued under a build-own-operate model, follow PWP’s December 2024 Expression of Interest to enhance Oman’s energy security and sustainability.
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Nama Water Services, Oman, signed a RO 55 million agreement with Al Tayer Engineering to develop a water purif ..Read More

Nama Water Services, Oman, signed a RO 55 million agreement with Al Tayer Engineering to develop a water purification plant at Wadi Dayqah Dam, Qurayyat, under a 20-year Build, Own, Operate (BOO) model. The plant, with a 65,000 m³/day capacity, will supply 35,000 m³/day to Nama’s network and 30,000 m³/day for agricultural irrigation, supporting food security. It aims to enhance water security, reduce desalination costs, and ensure reliable water supply during emergencies, contributing to Oman Vision 2040 and targeting net-zero emissions by 2050. The project mandates 50% Omanization and will create over 100 indirect jobs.
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Oman National Engineering & Investment Company (ONEIC) has been awarded a contract worth OMR 13.4 million by O ..Read More

Oman National Engineering & Investment Company (ONEIC) has been awarded a contract worth OMR 13.4 million by Oman Electricity Transmission Company to construct the Mahadha 220kV Grid Station on an EPC basis, with an 18-month duration. This project is part of ONEIC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its expertise and capabilities in the engineering sector.
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Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology signed three strategic agreements t ..Read More

Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology signed three strategic agreements to enhance road, port, and maritime services. The agreements include a 30-km Izki-Nizwa dual carriageway project with Galfar Engineering, the development of a quarry transport port in Shaleem with Manji International Ports, and an investment framework with ILS Oman to boost ship supply and crew change activities at Port Sultan Qaboos, aligning with its role as a tourist destination.
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