Usufruct Agreements Inked for
Wind Turbine Plant at SEZAD

Muscat, 26 Jan 2026 (ONA) — The
Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed today
a usufruct agreement with Mawarid Turbine to establish a wind turbine
manufacturing and assembly plant in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD),
alongside two additional agreements to install six wind turbines to generate
power required to operate the plant.

The agreements were signed on
behalf of OPAZ by Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Chairman of OPAZ, and on behalf of
Mawarid Turbine by Mustafa Mohammed Al Hinai, CEO of the company.

Under the agreements, Mawarid
Turbine was granted usufruct rights over three plots of land: the first for the
construction of the wind turbine manufacturing and assembly plant, the second
for the installation of a single wind turbine, and the third for the
installation of five wind turbines. The company also plans to reserve
additional land to support future expansions of the project.

The project aims to localize the
wind turbine industry in the Sultanate of Oman in line with Oman Vision 2040
targets for green energy. The plant’s expected production capacity ranges
between 800 and 1,000 megawatts. The company is also currently developing an
initial concept for a battery production project to support energy storage
systems.

This agreement represents a
strategic step that reflects the Authority’s commitment to supporting renewable
energy projects and strengthening the localization of clean industries in the
areas under its supervision. It contributes to attracting high-quality
international investments, transferring advanced technologies, creating
sustainable employment opportunities, and reinforcing Duqm’s position as a
leading regional hub for green industries and a low-carbon economy.

The first phase of the project is
valued at approximately RO 70 million and includes the manufacturing of several
wind turbine components and blades. The second phase will involve the
establishment of a specialized factory for the production of wind turbine
towers and other components within the renewable energy value chain, in
integration with local enterprises.

Eng. Ahmed Ali Akaak, CEO of
SEZAD, said that the zone holds competitive advantages that make it an ideal
environment for renewable energy projects, citing the availability of wind and
solar resources, robust infrastructure, and ample industrial land. He noted
that the zone’s 2025–2030 strategy focuses on positioning Duqm as a preferred
hub for renewable energy and future industries, welcoming the wind turbine
factory as a project with sustainable economic and industrial impact.

He added that the Special
Economic Zone at Duqm welcomes Mawarid Turbine and the wind turbine plant,
which will benefit from the zone’s significant capabilities to support and
market its products locally and internationally through exports via Duqm Port,
which has previously handled oversized cargo shipments.

He expressed hope that the project
would achieve its goals and, together with other renewable energy projects in
Duqm, contribute to building a sustainable energy ecosystem in the Special
Economic Zone at Duqm, which has become one of the region’s and the world’s
preferred investment destinations, with investments surpassing RO 6.3 billion.

Meanwhile, Mustafa Mohammed Al
Hinai, CEO of Mawarid Turbine, said the project represents an extension of the
company’s vision to localize renewable energy industries and build a national
industrial base capable of supporting Oman’s energy transition. He noted that
the selection of the Special Economic Zone at Duqm reflects the zone’s
competitive advantages in terms of location, infrastructure, and integrated
supply chains, enabling the development of the wind turbine industry in
accordance with the highest international standards.

He added that the company places
knowledge transfer and national capacity building at the core of its strategy
through technical partnerships and training and qualification programmes,
contributing to sustainable value creation and strengthening Oman’s position as
a regional hub for renewable energy industries.

On his turn, Ashraf Hamad Al Ma’amari,
CEO of OQ Group, said the Group’s contribution to the project falls within its
commitment to its national role as a key partner in Oman’s energy transition
ecosystem and its support for initiatives that promote the localization of
renewable energy–related industries. He explained that OQ’s investments in
localizing industries related to renewable energy, including wind turbines, are
aligned with the group’s strategy aimed at achieving a well-considered balance
between energy security, sustainability, and maximizing economic value. He
added that these strategic partnerships enhance the Sultanate of Oman’s
readiness for the next phase of energy transformation and contribute to
building a national ecosystem capable of competing regionally and globally, in
line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.

Additionally, Mawarid Turbine is
implementing an integrated programme to train and qualify Omani talent, in
cooperation with Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group as the technology provider.
The programme includes training courses to be conducted in China starting from
the first quarter of this year, in addition to the development of educational
and training programmes in collaboration with Omani universities and colleges
to strengthen national skills in the green energy sector.

It is worth noting that Mawarid
Turbine signed a number of agreements and memoranda of cooperation last year
related to technology licensing, the establishment of a research centre,
knowledge transfer, preliminary design, and Omanisation and training
programmes.

— Ends/AH