The Duqm Coal Fired Independent Power Plant is 3,000MW coal fired power project. It is planned in Al Wusta, Oman. The project is currently in permitting stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 2023 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2025.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Thermal | 3,000 | – | 3,000 | Permitting | Al Wusta, Oman | Oman Power and Water Procurement |
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Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by Oman Power and Water Procurement.
It is a steam turbine power plant.
Development Status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2025.
About Oman Power and Water Procurement
Oman Power and Water Procurement Co (OPWP), a subsidiary of Electricity Holding Company SAOC is an electric services company that offers power and water retailing from power projects, and independent water and power projects. The company’s services include project development, planning and economics, project implementation and spot market services. Its planning and economics services comprise planning for new capacity, forecasting demand for electricity, and output to meet the generating security planning standard. OPWP manages the procurement, purchase, and management of the power production capacity and collaborates with other electricity company for power supplies. The company also imports and exports electricity. OPWP is headquartered in Ruwi, Oman.
Methodology
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