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Oman Shortlists 12 Firms for $1.3 Billion Wind Power Project

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  • Five wind power plants planned to boost capacity to 1 GW by 2027
  • Part of Oman’s Vision 2040 to achieve 30% renewable energy by 2030

Oman’s government has shortlisted a dozen local and international companies to build five large-scale wind power plants over the next five years, aiming to significantly expand the nation’s renewable energy capacity.

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