Oman Starts Tendering for 500-MW Solar Project

• The tender is to pick the independent power producers (IIPs) for the development of the 500 megawatt (MW) Ibri III Solar IPP Project.
• Developers can submit their bids till December 7, 2022.

When the Middle Eastern countries of Saudi Arabia and UAE are going bullish on renewable resource, Oman doesn't such as the concept of staying behind without a doubt. In a key development, Oman Power as well as Water Procurement Co. (OPWP) has thought of a tender to pick the independent power manufacturers (IPPs) for the development of a 500 megawatt (MW) solar energy park. The project has actually been named 'Ibri III Solar IPP Project.'

OPWP, a participant of Nama Group, has sought proposals from interested bidders to supply technical consultancy for the development of the project and also to recommend on the affordable tendering of the solar project.

According to the tender document, The Ibri III Solar IPP Project will certainly be constructed in Ibri. The city lies in the governorate of Advertisement Dhahirah in north-west Oman. Developers can submit their bids till December 7, 2022. The document holds that the solar power project is scheduled to be commissioned by the fourth quarter of 2026.

This is the fourth 500 MW solar plant project that is being tendered by Oman authority. Out of all, one solar project called 'Ibri 2 Solar Project' of 500-MW has actually been brought online. The solar project was created in 13-months and also it was inaugurated in January this year.

The Omani Government has prepared to add concerning 4 GW of renewables capacity by the end of this decade. The new law for rooftop PV, besides utility range solar projects, that was revealed in 2018 by the government would certainly likewise assist in accomplishing the renewables target. The target is to contend least 10 percent of Oman's electrical power originating from renewable resources by 2025 and also ultimately raising it to 39 per cent by 2040.

The Sultanate is additionally assessing the lengthy coastal parts of Sadah in Dhofar Governorate as well as Ras Madrakah in Al Wusta Governorate for the development of wind farm projects. International eco-friendly players ACME as well as H2-Industries are dealing with their multi-billion dollar plans to create green hydrogen facility in Oman for worldwide exports objectives