Muscat: OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), a subsidiary of OQ, has confirmed the arrival of the first batch of wind turbines for the Riyah 1 and Riyah 2 wind farms. Developed in partnership with TotalEnergies, the two projects will feature a combined total of 36 turbines with a total generation capacity of 200 MW of clean electricity produced from wind power.

According to Oman News Agency, the arrival of the turbines marks a pivotal step in Oman’s transition towards clean energy and represents a significant stride toward achieving the goals of Oman’s Vision 2040 and the country’s Net Zero commitment by 2050. Once operational, the projects are expected to save millions of cubic meters of natural gas annually and reduce carbon emissions by approximately 740,000 tonnes per year.

The delivery represents ongoing progress in realizing Oman’s renewable energy ambitions and reaffirms the nation’s commitment to building a sustainable economy powered by clean energy. Commenting on the achievement, Eng. Ghalib Al Maamari, Acting Chief Executive Officer of OQ Alternative Energy, expressed that the arrival of the turbines for Riyah 1 and Riyah 2 marks a new chapter in Oman’s renewable energy journey. The Riyah Wind Projects demonstrate OQ’s determination to harness renewable resources at scale and lead the region’s energy transition.

The projects are being developed under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) to offtake the electricity generated from these wind farms. They will play a key role in meeting the growing industrial demand for renewable energy and in powering the future of Oman’s green hydrogen initiatives.

This milestone reflects OQAE’s commitment to leading Oman’s renewable energy transition by expanding its clean energy portfolio and advancing a more sustainable, competitive national economy.