Enertis has been selected by the consortium Amin Renewable Energy Company SAOC as the owner engineer for the 100 MW Amin solar photovoltaic plant located in about 210 km North-East of Thumrait, in Oman.
The Japanese-Omani consortium, Amin Renewable Energy Company SAOC was formed by Marubeni Corporation, Oman Gas Company SAOC and Bahwan Renewable Energy Company.
The project is currently in the construction phase and is expected to be completed in May 2020.
The PV project has a 23 year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO). Once operational, the plant's power output will be used to power PDO’s interior operations.
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September 04, 2019
Masdar completes first power of 50 MW Dhofar wind farm in Oman
Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy major Masdar has completed the first power of the 50 MW Dhofar wind project located in Dhofar Governorate in Oman. The facility consists of 13 un...
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August 02, 2019
Oman launches consultancy tender for demand response study
The Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has invited interested consultancy firms to conduct a detailed report on demand response study for the country's electricity sector. OPW...
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July 19, 2019
Oman launches RFQ for Manah Solar I and II projects
The Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), a member of Nama Group, has launched a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the development of two solar photovoltaic farms each with a genera...
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June 13, 2019
Acwa-led consortium wins 500 MW Ibri II solar PV project in Oman
Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has announced the award of Ibri II solar project. The conditionally winning consortium, comprising Saudi-based Acwa Power, Kuwait-based Gulf Investment...
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May 29, 2019
Arctech Solar to supply equipment for 125 MW solar power plant in Amin
Arctech Solar has been selected to provide solar trackers for 125 MW photovoltaic solar power plant located in the southern city of Amin, Oman. The facility will feature Arctech’s Sky...
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