Oman has entered into agreements with two consortia led by France’s EDF for the development of a 500 MW solar project and 2 GW pumped hydro facility, which is set to be the largest hydro plant in the Middle East.
Oman has signed agreements with consortia led by French utility company EDF for the development of a 500 MW solar power plant and 2 GW pumped hydro energy storage system in the country.
The 500 MW Al Kamil solar PV independent power project will be financed, built and operated by a consortium of EDF, Omani companies ONEIC and OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) and Oman’s state-owned power and water procurement agency, Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP).
The partners have entered into a power purchase agreement covering the project, which will be built within the South Al Sharqiyah governorate of eastern Oman. According to details on PWP’s website, the project has an estimated cost of OMR 100 million ($260 million) and will cover 4.7 million square meters of land.
The solar facility is EDF’s third renewables project in Oman following the 500 MW Manah I solar project, which was switched on in August 2025, and a 120 MW wind project.
