Duqm: The Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed a usufruct agreement with Mawarid Turbine to establish a wind turbine manufacturing and assembly plant in the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). This move is in conjunction with two additional agreements to install six wind turbines to generate power required to operate the plant.
According to Oman News Agency, the agreements were signed by Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Chairman of OPAZ, and Mustafa Mohammed Al Hinai, CEO of Mawarid Turbine. The agreements grant Mawarid Turbine usufruct rights over three plots of land, facilitating the construction of the plant and installation of wind turbines. The company also plans to reserve additional land for future expansions.
The project aligns with Oman Vision 2040 targets for green energy, aiming to localize the wind turbine industry in Oman. The plant's production capacity is expected to range between 800 and 1,000 megawatts. Mawarid Turbine is also developing an initial concept for a battery production project to support energy storage systems.
This agreement reflects the Authority's commitment to supporting renewable energy projects and clean industries, attracting international investments, transferring advanced technologies, and creating employment opportunities. It aims to reinforce Duqm's position as a regional hub for green industries and a low-carbon economy.
The project's first phase, valued at approximately RO 70 million, includes manufacturing wind turbine components and blades. The second phase will establish a factory for producing wind turbine towers and components within the renewable energy value chain, integrating with local enterprises.
Eng. Ahmed Ali Akaak, CEO of SEZAD, highlighted the zone's competitive advantages for renewable energy projects, including wind and solar resources, robust infrastructure, and ample land. The zone's strategy for 2025-2030 focuses on positioning Duqm as a preferred hub for renewable energy and future industries.
Mustafa Mohammed Al Hinai, CEO of Mawarid Turbine, emphasized the project as an extension of the company's vision to localize renewable energy industries. He noted the Special Economic Zone at Duqm's competitive advantages, such as location, infrastructure, and integrated supply chains, which enable the development of the wind turbine industry to international standards.
Ashraf Hamad Al Ma'amari, CEO of OQ Group, stated the Group's contribution aligns with its national role in Oman's energy transition ecosystem and initiatives promoting the localization of renewable energy industries. OQ's strategy focuses on achieving a balance between energy security, sustainability, and maximizing economic value.
Mawarid Turbine is implementing a program to train and qualify Omani talent, in cooperation with Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group. The program includes training courses in China, as well as educational programs with Omani universities to strengthen national skills in the green energy sector.
Mawarid Turbine previously signed agreements related to technology licensing, research centers, knowledge transfer, preliminary design, and Omanisation and training programs.