OQ
Alternative Energy Launches New Phase in Oman’s Renewable Energy Journey

Muscat,
12 Nov (ONA) — OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE)- a subsidiary of OQ – has
confirmed the arrival of the first batch of wind turbines for the Riyah 1 and
Riyah 2 wind farms.

Developed
in partnership with TotalEnergies, the two projects will feature a combined
total of 36 turbines with a total generation capacity of 200 MW of clean
electricity produced from wind power.

The
arrival of the turbines marks a pivotal step in Oman’s transition towards clean
energy and represents a major stride toward achieving the goals of Oman’s
Vision 2040 and the country’s Net Zero commitment by 2050. Once operational,
the projects are expected to save millions of cubic meters of natural gas
annually and reduce carbon emissions by approximately 740,000 tonnes per year.

The
delivery represents continued progress in realizing Oman’s renewable energy
ambitions and reaffirms the nation’s commitment to building a sustainable
economy powered by clean energy.

Commenting
on the achievement, Eng. Ghalib Al Maamari, Acting Chief Executive Officer of
OQ Alternative Energy, said: “The arrival of the turbines for Riyah 1 and Riyah
2 marks a new chapter in Oman’s renewable energy journey. Riyah Wind Projects
demonstrate OQ’s unwavering determination to harness renewable resources at
scale and lead the region’s energy transition. Through this partnership, we
combine our local expertise with TotalEnergies’ global experience in renewable
development, turning Oman’s renewable potential into real progress”.

The
projects are being developed under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) to offtake the electricity generated from
these wind farms. They will undertake a key role in meeting the growing
industrial demand for renewable energy and in powering the future of Oman’s
green hydrogen initiatives.

This
milestone reflects OQAE’s commitment to leading Oman’s renewable energy
transition by expanding its clean energy portfolio and advancing a more
sustainable, competitive national economy.

—Ends/AG