- Consortium led by EDF power options, Al Khadra Partners (part of Hind Bahwan Group) and OQ Alternative Energy indications a Power Purchase Contract to establish, financing, construct and run the 120-megawatt (MW) Jaalan Bani Bu Ali Wind Independent Power Job
- Wind farm to provide low-carbon electrical power to the Omani nationwide grid beginning in Q3 2027
- Generated power to support the Sultanate’s energy shift and add to wider Middle East environment mitigation
MUSCAT, Oman, Dec. 17, 2025/ PRNewswire/– A consortium led by EDF power options, Al Khadra Partners and OQ Option Energy (OQAE) the National Champ for Clean Energy, signed a 20-year Power Purchase Contract (PPA) with Nama Power and Water Procurement Business (Nama PWP) to establish the 120 MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB) Wind Power Plant in the Sultanate of Oman.
The JBB Wind Job lies in the Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, roughly 440km from the Port of Duqm and covers a location of 10.7 km2 of land. The wind farm will include 16 wind turbines, each with a power output of 7.7 MW. The task is anticipated to reach monetary close in 2026 and link to the grid in Q3 2027.
Upon conclusion, JBB Wind Farm will create eco-friendly electrical power enough to power over 13,500 Omani homes. The task will make it possible for to prevent more than 270,000 tonnes of CO two yearly, adding to Oman’s environment modification mitigation objectives, while developing tasks and sharing know-how with the regional population.
On this event, His Excellency Engineer Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, mentioned: “ We are delighted to mark the finalizing of the Jaalan Bani Bu Ali Wind Power Job contract in the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate. The task represents a pioneering action within the Sultanate of Oman’s efforts to reinforce the nationwide renewable resource system, embodying our company dedication to attaining the pillars of Oman Vision 2040 for the energy sector and the net-zero target by 2050.”
His Excellency included: ” Wilayat Jaalan Bani Bu Ali was picked as the website for this essential task, which covers a location of roughly 11 million square metres and stands as one of the nation’s most popular wind energy tasks. The task involves a financial investment of around OMR 50 million and will add to minimizing carbon emissions by roughly 270,000 tonnes yearly. This shows the Sultanate of Oman’s tactical instructions towards constructing a modern-day energy system based upon sustainability, improving the effective usage of the Sultanate of Oman’s natural deposits, and enhancing the contribution of nationwide proficiencies in the energy sector.”
Concluding his declaration, His Excellency Engineer Salim Al Aufi, stated: “ The finalizing of this task contract declares the Sultanate of Oman’s decision to progress with the shift towards a low-carbon economy and to boost its position as a prominent local center for renewable resource. We have actually set a target for renewable resource to represent 30% of electrical power generation in the Sultanate of Oman by 2030– an economy efficient in bring in premium financial investments and supporting sustainable advancement strategies, providing concrete influence on the environment, the economy, and Omani society.”
Mr. Ahmed bin Salim Al Abri, CEO of Nama Power and Water Procurement, highlighted that: “ The JBB Wind Power Job represents a crucial turning point in the Sultanate of Oman’s shift to tidy energy, with a yearly generation capability of roughly 352,380 MWh.”
He continued: “The task will maximize around 67 million cubic metres of gas each year, highlighting Nama Power and Water Procurement’s dedication to supporting the Sultanate’s energy diversity goals and guaranteeing the long-lasting sustainability of the electrical power sector. In addition, the task will improve regional material by developing higher chances for SMEs and adding to nationwide financial development through the In-Country Worth (ICV) program, by designating a part of contracted works to Omani business. This technique will promote regional organization development, create work, lower import reliance, and drive advancement in South Ash Sharqiyah Governorate.”
Olivier Bordes, Handling Director Middle East of EDF power options, stated: “ EDF power options is happy to introduce its 2nd eco-friendly task in Oman– and very first Wind task in collaboration with Al Khadra Partners and OQAE. This brand-new cooperation marks a crucial action for us in the nation and shows the worth we bring through our commercial knowledge and technical know-how. As a leading low-carbon designer, we are honoured to broaden our function in wind task advancement and operations, supporting the Sultanate of Oman in its efforts to decarbonize and diversify its energy mix, and adding to Oman’s net-zero aspirations.”
Sheikha Hind Bahwan, Chairperson of Al Khadra Partners, commented: “ We are honoured to partner with EDF and OQAE in establishing this distinguished wind power task. This award shows our shared dedication to advancing tidy energy and supporting the country’s long-lasting sustainability vision. As a co-developer, Al Khadra Partners is happy to bring our local know-how and deep understanding of regional task execution to make sure the effective shipment of this landmark effort. This task will even more reinforce Sultanate of Oman’s management in the energy shift and produce long lasting ecological and financial worth for the Sultanate of Oman and its individuals.“
Eng. Ghalib Al Maamari, Performing CEO of OQ Option Energy, stated: ” This task represents an extension of OQ Option Energy’s efforts to reinforce Oman’s existence in tidy and renewable resource and to speed up the nation’s energy shift. Through this collaboration with EDF power options and Al Khadra Partners, we are strengthening OQAE’s function as the nationwide champ for tidy energy– uniting worldwide know-how and regional ability to provide trusted, emissions-free power for the nationwide grid. Jobs such as the Jaalan Bani Bu Ali Wind Job contribute straight to Oman’s energy security, financial diversity, and Net Absolutely no 2050 aspirations, while developing long-lasting worth for the Sultanate.”
JBB wind farm will assist to accomplish the target of increasing the share of the renewables in the energy mix in Sultanate of Oman and to reach a minimum of 30% by 2030. Set to be among the biggest onshore wind farms in Oman, the task will be established, constructed, owned and run by the consortium as part of a 20-year power purchase contract with the off-taker Nama PWP.
About Nama Power and Water Procurement
Nama Power and Water Procurement Business is the procurer of all electrical power and desalinated water tasks in the Sultanate of Oman, presently contracting with around 11 desalination plants and 15 power plants. The business is likewise establishing a series of renewable resource tasks utilizing solar and wind energy to accomplish the targets of Vision Oman 2040 and accomplish the objective of net-zero emissions by around 2050.
Contacts
For more details please see: www.omanpwp.com.
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About EDF power options
Combining business of EDF Renewables and EDF Group International Department, EDF power options is a worldwide energy gamer which establishes, constructs and runs eco-friendly and low-carbon energy production centers along with versatile power and electrical power transmission options.
As a significant gamer in the energy shift worldwide, EDF power options releases, within EDF, competitive, accountable and value-creating tasks. In 25 nations, our groups reveal their dedication to regional stakeholders every day, including their know-how and capability for development to the battle versus environment modification.
EDF power options runs 31GW of gross set up power capability worldwide. Leveraging on its technological and business abilities along with regional understanding, EDF power options establishes ingenious deals, to support the relocation towards decarbonisation and establish more effective electrical systems.
EDF power options provide a big variety of innovations to produce low carbon electrical power (wind power, solar, hydraulics, biomass), boost power system versatility (battery storage, PSP, low carbon thermal hybrid option etc.) and to lower its clients’ carbon footprint (electrical movement, hydrogen, off-grid options, mini-grids, and so on).
Contacts:
For more details: www.uae.edf.com
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About Al Khadra Partners
Al Khadra Partners part of the Hind Bahwan Group is devoted to speeding up the area’s energy shift. With a tactical concentrate on renewable resource efforts throughout the Middle East, Al Khadra buys and establishes a varied portfolio of clean-energy options, consisting of solar, battery storage, onshore wind, power-to-X innovations, and sustainable movement. Directed by Sheikha Hind Bahwan’s vision for sustainability, development, and In-Country Worth development, Al Khadra intends to provide impactful, future-ready tasks that add to nationwide environment objectives, reinforce energy security, and support long-lasting socio-economic advancement. Through its collective technique and dedication to quality, Al Khadra continues to play a leading function in forming a cleaner, more durable energy future for the area.
Contacts:
For more details: www.hindbahwangroup.com
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About OQ Option Energy (OQAE)
OQ Option Energy (OQAE), a subsidiary of OQ, is the Sultanate of Oman’s National Champ for Clean Energy. Developed in 2020, OQAE adds to the nation’s tidy energy shift in line with Oman Vision 2040 and Net Absolutely no 2050. Its portfolio consists of massive solar and wind tasks, green hydrogen and ammonia endeavors, energy performance, and commercial decarbonisation– driving long-lasting worth development, energy security, and sustainable development for Oman
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