Economy
Oman’s First Solar – Powered Biomethane Underway

Muscat: A state-owned wastewater management utility firm has invited investors from all over the globe to develop a Biomethane power plant coupled with Photovoltaic (PV) components, a first of its kind in Oman.
The Salalah based, Dhofar Integrated Services Company (DISC) – created out of the integration of Salalah Sanitary Drainage Services Company (which oversaw wastewater services in Salalah until recently), Directorate-General of Water (which was responsible for potable water distribution in the governorate), and Dhofar Power Company (which handled electricity distribution and supply in the governorate) – is the client and it operates under the umbrella of the Nama Group.
Unlike similar ventures — pilot and commercial-scale — that are in development and operation at various locations around the Sultanate, the proposed venture in Salalah will be procured through the Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) route. Participants will submit proposals based on the Finance Design Built Own Operate Transfer (FDBOOT) format thus, marking the first time in Oman that a biogas project is being procured via this delivery route. According to DISC, the plant will be financed, constructed and operated by the selected bidder for a fixed contractual period, following which it will be transferred to the client in a good condition, or against a pro-rata buy-back arrangement.
-
Banking & Finance1 month ago
Oman Arab Bank Announces Increase of Authorised Capital to RO500mn and Paid‑In Capital Boost of RO50mn
-
Bahrain1 month ago
SPIEF 2025 focused on global and regional economic processes, market transformation, new tech, investment climate, financial policy and people
-
Banking & Finance2 months ago
Central Bank of Oman Issues Regulatory Framework for Digital Banks
-
Banking & Finance3 weeks ago
National Finance Reinforces Position as Partner for Growth, Offers a Comprehensive Product Suite to Support Customer Ambitions
-
Insurance2 months ago
Liva Insurance Sets New Benchmark with ‘Innovative Insurer of the Year’ Award at the New Age Banking Summit 2025
-
Energy4 weeks ago
Russian Energy Week from October 15-17, 2025 offers alternative formats of cooperation
-
Banking & Finance1 month ago
The Future of the International Financial System to be discussed at SPIEF 2025
-
Business1 month ago
Over 137 Countries and territories confirm participation in SPIEF 2025