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), alongside two additional agreements to install six wind turbines to generate power required to operate the plant.
The agreements were signed on behalf of OPAZ by Qais Mohammed Al Yousef, Chairman of OPAZ, and on behalf of Mawarid Turbine by Mustafa Mohammed Al Hinai, CEO of the company.
Under the agreements, Mawarid Turbine was granted usufruct rights over three plots of land: the first for the construction of the wind turbine manufacturing and assembly plant, the second for the installation of a single wind turbine, and the third for the installation of five wind turbines. The company also plans to reserve additional land to support future expansions of the project.
The project aims to localize the wind turbine industry in the Sultanate of Oman in line with Oman Vision 2040 targets for green energy. The plant’s expected production capacity ranges between 800 and 1,000 megawatts. The company is also currently developing an initial concept for a battery production project to support energy storage systems.
This agreement represents a strategic step that reflects the Authority’s commitment to supporting renewable energy projects and strengthening the localization of clean industries in the areas under its supervision. It contributes to attracting high-quality international investments, transferring advanced technologies, creating sustainable employment opportunities, and reinforcing Duqm’s position as a leading regional hub for green industries and a low-carbon economy.
The first phase of the project is valued at approximately RO 70 million and includes the manufacturing of several wind turbine components and blades. The second phase will involve the establishment of a specialized factory for the production of wind turbine towers and other components within the renewable energy value chain, in integration with local enterprises.
Additionally, Mawarid Turbine is implementing an integrated programme to train and qualify Omani talent, in cooperation with Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group as the technology provider. The programme includes training courses to be conducted in China starting from the first quarter of this year, in addition to the development of educational and training programmes in collaboration with Omani universities and colleges to strengthen national skills in the green energy sector.
It is worth noting that Mawarid Turbine signed a number of agreements and memoranda of cooperation last year related to technology licensing, the establishment of a research centre, knowledge transfer, preliminary design, and Omanisation and training programmes.
