Large area of desert land in Oman’s central and southern regions have been earmarked for the implementation of green energy projects based on renewables and green hydrogen.

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Asila al Samsamiya , Under-Secretary for Investment Promotion at the Ministry, said: “Oman has a huge potential to be a leading country in both solar and wind. And it has an abundance of land available that is ideal for these projects.

"We have up to 50 sq kms available, which is equivalent to 87 times the size of London.”

The projects are in line with Oman National Energy Strategy and the 2040 Vision which seek to address climate change by supporting the gradual transition to a low carbon economy and energy matrix.

Alongside solar resources, wind energy is also been harnessed to support Oman’s green energy aspirations.

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