Oman’s authorities have identified approximately 10–11 sites suitable for pumped hydro storage around the country. Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP), the single buyer of power and water output in Oman, is spearheading national efforts to evaluate Oman’s energy storage potential.
[pdf] In March 2024, well-known Omani firm Nafath Renewable Energy signed an MoU with Takhzeen, a 100 per cent subsidiary of publicly traded firm ONEIC, to help introduce renewable energy supply backed by battery energy storage, particularly in rural parts of Oman.
[pdf] The Wadi Dayqah Dam project will focus on water purification and energy storage. Studies are being conducted on geothermal energy, and a project is being developed to convert waste into biofuel for cement production. In addition to large-scale projects, smaller renewable energy efforts are underway.
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