To cut emissions from industrial activities, the 25MW Qabas Solar Plant consists of more than 80,000 solar panels and is located within the Sohar Freezone in northern Oman. The development will supply renewable electricity to a large ferrochrome production facility, displacing the equivalent gas-fired power generation taken from the grid and saving more than 25,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. Landmark project is focused on improving the utilization, energy efficiency, and carbon intensity of energy production operations, accelerating solar energy development in Oman and helping to meet growing demand for cleaner, more sustainable energy.
Global consulting and engineering company Wood acted as owner’s engineer for the project. Since 2019, Wood provided engineering services throughout the pre-construction and construction phases of the project. An important investment in providing clean power to help decarbonize industrial processes in Oman. An incredible project and the first of its kind for Shell in the Middle East and in Oman