T he wind energy sector in the Middle East is gaining traction, driven by the region's need to diversify its energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and Egypt have rolled out significant projects over the last year, highlighting their commitment to clean energy.Saudi Arabia stands out with its Dumat Al Jandal wind farm, which is the largest wind energy project in the Middle East, with a capacity of 400MW. Located in the Al Jouf region, this wind farm was connected to the grid in 2023 and has already begun contributing to Saudi Arabia's renewable energy targets. The wind farm is expected to power around 70,000 homes and reduce carbon emissions by approximately one million tonnes per year. The project is a joint effort involving Masdar and EDF Renewables, signalling Saudi Arabia's serious investment in wind power. Oman has also made significant strides. The country announced plans for five new wind power stations with a combined capacity of 1.2GW. The major developments include projects in Dhofar 2 (132MW), Sadah (99MW), Duqm (270MW), Mahut (400MW), and Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (270MW), all expected to be completed by 2027. These initiatives aim to have renewable energy, A spate of offshore and onshore wind projects have overtaken the region. Renewables Image Credit: Adobe Stock 13 MENA DUBAI NOVEMBER 12-13 24 HSE MENA REGION’S LEADING HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT FORUM FOR SPEAKING, SPONSORSHIP OR DELEGATE PACKAGES contact me today as space is extremely limited ELLE HAWKINS | Project Manager t: +44 (0) 20 3038 6918 | e: ehawkins@offsnet.com SPONSORS 12 th - 13 th November 2024 Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre Airport Rd - Al Garhoud Dubai - United Arab Emirates The UAE has initiated discussions about offshore wind farms. ISSUE 4 2024 | www.technicalreviewmiddleeast.com A look at the latest developments in wind energy