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In a major boost to Oman’s renewable energy ambitions, Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Sembcorp Utilities, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, and OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) for the development of the 125 MW Dhofar II Wind Power Project. The agreement marks a strategic milestone in advancing the Sultanate’s clean energy transition under Oman Vision 2040 and the Net Zero 2050 target.
The PPA, signed in the presence of H.E. Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, outlines that a joint venture between Sembcorp and OQAE will build, own, and operate the wind farm, with electricity supplied to Nama PWP upon completion. The project, covering nearly 12 million square metres, is expected to achieve commercial operation by Q3 2027.
Speaking at the ceremony, H.E. Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi highlighted the Dhofar II project as “a significant step in Oman’s journey towards renewable energy,” emphasizing that the OMR 43 million investment reflects investor confidence in Oman’s energy market. He noted that the project would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 158,000 tonnes annually and supply clean electricity to over 18,000 homes, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Mr. Ahmed bin Salim Al Abri, CEO of Nama PWP, described the Dhofar II Wind Power Project as a milestone in Oman’s transition to clean energy, with an annual generation capacity of approximately 396,754 MWh. He added that the initiative would free up 76 million cubic metres of natural gas annually, contributing to national energy diversification goals while creating local opportunities for SMEs under the In-Country Value (ICV) framework.
Mr. Vipul Tuli, President & CEO, Renewables, West, Sembcorp, reaffirmed the company’s long-term partnership with Oman, stating: “With over 1.1 GW of energy assets in Oman, this new project strengthens our role as a trusted partner in the region’s energy transformation.”
Further detailing the technical scope, Eng. Abdullah bin Rashid Al Sawafi, Chief Energy Transition Officer at Nama PWP, revealed that the Dhofar II Wind Power Project will consist of 20 Windey WD200 turbines, each with a 6.25 MW capacity and 215-metre height, connected to the 400 kV national transmission grid. He emphasized that Nama PWP has so far contracted 26 power and desalination plants worth over US$11 billion and plans to attract another US$5 billion in renewable and storage projects over the next five years.
Eng. Ghalib bin Saeed Al Maamari, Acting CEO of OQAE, noted that Dhofar II reflects OQAE’s mission to translate Oman Vision 2040 into tangible progress. He stated that beyond clean power generation, the project will create local jobs, empower SMEs, and advance Oman’s position as a regional hub for sustainable energy investment.
Once operational, the Dhofar II Wind Power Project will not only reinforce Oman’s renewable energy portfolio but also serve as a flagship example of public-private collaboration in driving sustainable development and energy security across the Sultanate.
 has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with Sembcorp Utilities and OQ Alternative Energy to develop the 125 MW Dhofar II Wind Power Project in Oman. The OMR 43 million project aims to support Oman Vision 2040 and Net Zero 2050 goals by reducing 158,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually and supplying clean power to over 18,000 homes by 2027.){kind=link}