OQ Alternative Energy has reported major progress across three renewable energy projects that are expected to deliver a combined 330 MW of wind and solar power in Oman by the end of 2026.
The developments – the Riyah 1 and Riyah 2 wind farms and the North Oman Solar plant – are being implemented in partnership with TotalEnergies with a total investment exceeding US$230mn. Once operational, the facilities will supply renewable electricity to the grid operated by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).
The projects include Oman’s largest wind farm and have already set several logistical and construction milestones, including the transport of the country’s longest inland convoy to move turbine components to site.
The Riyah wind projects are located at PDO’s Amin and West Nimr fields in southern Oman, while the North Oman Solar facility is being developed at Saih Nahaydah in the north of the country.
According to OQAE, the solar project has reached around 95% completion of tracker and photovoltaic module installation. The remaining panels are expected to be installed by mid-March 2026 as the project moves towards mechanical completion.
Meanwhile, construction of the wind farms has also progressed significantly. Seven wind turbines, each reaching a tip height of around 200 metres, have been installed so far, with work continuing to erect the remaining units.
All 36 wind turbine generators required for the projects have already arrived in Oman, with 19 transported from the port to the project sites. In addition, turbine foundations have been fully completed, enabling construction teams to accelerate installation activities in preparation for commissioning.
The developments have also exceeded their in-country value targets, with approximately 30% of total project expenditure retained within Oman’s economy. A number of local companies have been involved in supplying equipment and services, including Voltamp, Oman Cables, Al Kiyumi Switchgear and Al Hassan Switchgear.
Engineering work for substations was carried out by Worley Oman, while specialised logistics for transporting turbine components were managed by Khimji Ramdas.
Workforce localisation has also exceeded expectations, with Omani nationals accounting for around 40% of the workforce during development and construction. The projects have created roughly 150 direct and indirect jobs and include structured training programmes designed to develop local expertise in renewable energy.
Kumail Said, acting chief executive of OQ Alternative Energy, said the developments were designed not only to expand clean energy generation but also to strengthen the country’s industrial capabilities.
He noted that the projects are intended to support long-term economic diversification and build a domestic renewable energy ecosystem aligned with Oman’s national energy transition goals.
Once completed, the wind and solar facilities will contribute significantly to the country’s clean power capacity while helping reduce reliance on natural gas for electricity generation.
OQAE projects advance as Oman nears 330MW renewable boost
