Oman green transition highlights — October 2026

Country highlights from Issue 12 of the EU–GCC Green Transition Newsletter.

Financing energy projects

A Sohar International executive highlighted the need for a wider mix of financing as Oman expands its renewable generation and grid. Clear tariffs and power purchase agreements were cited as important for attracting investment. Financing coverage

Renewable electricity certificates

Nama Power and Water Procurement expanded its offer of renewable electricity certificates backed by the Dhofar wind farm and Manah solar plants. Certificate market coverage

Oman’s COP31 preparations

Oman’s Environment Authority has been preparing to showcase its mangrove restoration, recycling and clean energy work at COP31. COP31 preparations

Cooperation with Kazakhstan

O-Green and Samruk-Energy signed a cooperation framework targeting around 2 GW of solar and wind capacity with battery storage in Kazakhstan. Agreement coverage

Hydrogen trade and standards

Hydrogen Oman joined the Hydrogen Council, a step it said would support work on buyer relationships and common trade standards. Hydrom membership coverage