Oman Pivots Toward Green Energy Hub Status

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals is spearheading this shift, tasking the Oman Centre for Net Zero with tracking emissions targets. Minister Salim Al Aufi frames the strategy as a cornerstone of Oman Vision 2040, designed to build a sustainable economy while maintaining traditional fossil fuel production. To bridge the gap, the government plans to reduce carbon emissions by 33 percent by 2035 through a mix of energy diversification and carbon capture initiatives.

Infrastructure development is accelerating rapidly across the country. Following the success of the Ibri II solar project and the Dhofar I wind farm, Oman intends to deploy 5.7 GW of solar and 2 GW of wind capacity by 2030. Key upcoming projects include the Adam Solar plant and a massive 1.98 GW pumped hydro scheme at the Wadi Dhayka Dam, which will utilize solar and wind surpluses to stabilize the national grid.

Green hydrogen remains a central pillar of this industrial evolution. Despite recent project withdrawals by major energy firms, the state-backed company Hydrom maintains that seven hydrogen projects are currently hitting critical development milestones. With new regulatory frameworks now in place to streamline private investment, Oman is positioning its cleantech sector as a primary engine for job creation and long-term economic diversification.