Oman earmarks 50 sq km of land for green energy projects

Oman earmarks 50 sq km of land for green energy projects

Large swathes of desert land in Oman’s central and southern regions have been earmarked for the implementation of green energy projects – both renewables and green hydrogen based – a top official of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has revealed.

Asila al Samsamiya , Under-Secretary for Investment Promotion at the Ministry, said the Sultanate of Oman is gearing up to be an important producer and exporter of green energy by capitalizing on its optimally suited natural resources, as well as its attractive geostrategic location.

Key among these resources, she said, is plentiful land offering ideal environmental conditions for renewable energy generation. “Oman has a huge potential to be a leading country in both solar and wind. And it has an abundance of land available that is ideal for these projects. In fact, we have up to 50 square kilometres available, which is equivalent to 87 times the size of London,” the Under-Secretary told a gathering of dignitaries and investors at an energy forum held in the UK recently.

Earlier, Asila described Oman as “a preferred leading destination and inspiring model globally towards a green and clean energy future”. To this end, the Ministry, among other stakeholder agencies within the