Muscat: SOHAR Port and Freezone, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, today launched the Energy Efficiency Guideline for Industrial Buildings at SOHAR Port and Freezone under the patronage of Mohsin Hamad Al Hadrami, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.

According to Oman News Agency, the guideline provides a practical framework to support industrial investors in improving energy use efficiency, reducing operational costs, and enhancing performance efficiency within the industrial and logistics ecosystem of SOHAR Port and Freezone. Serving as a technical reference, the guideline offers a precise and structured methodology enabling investors and operators to assess performance, identify sources of waste, and implement facility-specific improvement measures.

The guideline includes a set of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to building efficiency, covering cooling degrees, energy consumption rates, water heating energy intensity, and the performance of lighting, HVAC systems. This supports more efficient operational and investment decision-making. The guideline is based on a set of internationally recognized standards, including ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 105, the IPMVP, and ISO 6946.

The guideline also aligns with Oman Building Code and the regulatory framework for occupational safety and health measures in the Sultanate of Oman pursuant to Ministerial Decision No. 286/2008. Furthermore, it supports the targets of Oman Vision 2040, particularly those related to enhancing industrial productivity, diversifying the economy, and improving infrastructure efficiency. The launch of this guideline by SOHAR Port and Freezone reinforces its ongoing efforts to promote and advance sustainable industrial development, enhance sector competitiveness, and attract investments in line with the requirements of low-carbon markets.