When the setting sun of the Persian Gulf falls on the desert photovoltaic array in Oman, this land known for its oil resources is quietly sparking an energy revolution. The latest annual data released by Oman Power Grid Company shows that by the end of 2025, the proportion of renewable energy generation in the country has soared to 9.46%, almost doubling from 4.88% in 2024. This impressive achievement not only places Oman in the top tier of energy transformation among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, but also takes a highly convincing step towards its ambitious blueprint of "30% green electricity by 2030".

Sample from following to leading the way in the bay

In the energy landscape where Gulf countries generally rely on oil and gas resources, Oman's transformation speed can be described as "overtaking on a bend". In 2024, the proportion of renewable energy generation in the country is still less than 5%. In just one year, this figure has exceeded 9%, with an increase of up to 93.8%, far exceeding the growth rate of most countries in the region.

Behind this leapfrog growth is the intensive grid connection of several large-scale wind and solar projects. The Iburi II solar power plant, with a total installed capacity of 500 megawatts, took the lead in power generation. Subsequently, the Manha I and Manha II solar power plants, both of which are 500 megawatt level, were put into operation successively. In addition, the stable output of the 50 megawatt wind power plant of the southern Dofar-1, the four benchmark projects contributed a total of 1550 megawatts of clean electricity, directly supporting half of Oman's green power map. Compared to traditional energy projects, the operation of these new energy power stations not only significantly reduces carbon emissions, but also effectively alleviates the pressure on the power grid during peak electricity consumption periods, adding a crucial contribution to Oman's energy security.

Jiwa level scenery+green hydrogen new track

If grid connected projects are the "ballast stone" for Oman's energy transformation, then the ongoing gigawatt level projects and green hydrogen layout are the "accelerators" for it to seize the future energy highland.

In order to achieve the goal of 30% green electricity by 2030, Oman is making every effort to promote the construction of wind and solar projects with a total installed capacity of 7.3 gigawatts. According to the plan, after all these projects are put into operation, the total installed capacity of renewable energy in Oman will reach 8.8 gigawatts, which is nearly five times higher than the level in 2025. At that time, the green power supply capacity will achieve a qualitative leap.

At the same time, Oman has not stopped at traditional wind and solar power generation, but has turned its attention to a more forward-looking green hydrogen track. As another core pillar of the national energy strategy, Oman plans to become a major global supplier of green hydrogen by 2030, with an annual production target of 1-1.38 million tons. At present, the ACME Group's green hydrogen energy project located in Dukum has broken ground and is expected to be put into operation in 2027. After completion, it will rely on the abundant solar energy resources in the local area to create a full industry chain integrating "green electricity production electrolytic hydrogen production storage and export", opening up a new green economic growth point for Oman.

From the continuous deployment of desert photovoltaics, to the planning and implementation of offshore wind farms, and to the accelerated promotion of green hydrogen projects, Oman is using a dual track model of "wind and solar power generation as the main force, and green hydrogen industry as the breakthrough" to write its own green answer sheet in the wave of energy transformation in the Gulf.Editor/Bian Wenjun