Naseem Dhofar Advances 125 MW Dhofar II Wind Project

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, October 11, 2026

Naseem Dhofar SAOC, a joint venture between Sembcorp Industries and OQ Alternative Energy, has launched construction of the 125 MW Dhofar II Wind Independent Power Project in Oman, expected to begin operations by late 2027. This development will significantly expand Oman’s renewable energy capacity, aiding the country’s goal to generate 30% of its electricity from renewables by 2030 and reduce dependence on natural gas.

Naseem Dhofar SAOC, a joint venture between Singapore-based Sembcorp Industries and OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), is advancing the development of the 125-megawatt (MW) Dhofar II Wind Independent Power Project in Oman. This initiative aligns with the country’s broader goals of diversifying its electricity generation mix and accelerating the transition toward renewable energy.

The project is being managed by a special purpose vehicle formed by Sembcorp Utilities, which holds a 75 percent stake, while OQAE, the renewable energy subsidiary of OQ Group, owns the remaining 25 percent. The wind farm is located near Fatkhait in the Wilayat of Shaleem and Al Hallaniyat Islands, within the Dhofar Governorate. The development site spans roughly 12 square kilometers within Petroleum Development Oman’s Block 6 concession area.

Estimated to cost approximately RO 43 million, the Dhofar II project will consist of 20 wind turbines, each with a 6.25 MW capacity. This will significantly enhance the capacity of the existing Dhofar I Wind Farm, a 50 MW installation, further establishing Dhofar as a key region for large-scale wind power generation in Oman.

A 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the project was signed with Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) in November 2025. Under this agreement, the renewable energy produced will be supplied to the national grid. China’s Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), through its Shanxi Institute subsidiary, has been contracted for engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. The EPC work involves building the wind farm, a 400 kV step-up substation, and around 3.7 kilometers of transmission infrastructure.

Construction of the wind farm commenced in June 2026, with commercial operations expected to begin in the third quarter of 2027. According to the project’s environmental and social impact assessment documents, the facility will include approximately 18 kilometers of 33 kV overhead collection lines to link the turbines to a dedicated 33/400 kV substation. Electricity generated will then be transmitted via a high-voltage connection to Oman Electricity Transmission Company’s (OETC) network.

The Dhofar II project supports Oman’s ambition to source about 30 percent of its electricity from renewables by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. In addition to increasing clean energy capacity, the project is expected to reduce reliance on natural gas for electricity production, potentially freeing up gas resources for higher-value industrial uses and helping to decarbonize Oman’s power sector.

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