Global Engineering consultancy Enertis has been appointed as the Owner’s Engineer for the 100MW Amin photovoltaic (PV) solar plant, touted to be the first of its kind project in Oman, located approximately 210 km North East of Thumrait, Oman.

The Marubeni Consortium, comprising the Marubeni Corporation (Japan) as the lead founder, Oman Gas Company, Bahwan Renewable Energy Company and Modern Channels Services won the contract for this landmark project, from Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) in 2018.

Part of an Independent Power Producer (IPP) project, the Amin Solar plant project has a 23-year power purchase agreement and will supply power to PDO’s interior operations. Earlier in February this year, The Marubeni Consortium said that the scheduled commercial operation date is projected for May 2020.

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Enetris, known for servicing renewable projects across the globe, has been part of the project since the plant’s design phase and has been liaising with the EPC contractor on behalf of Amin Renewable Energy Company.

According to a statement released by the consultancy, it is leading and monitoring every technical-related aspect, especially focusing on the approval of the detail design for the project. It also has its team of experts on site for supervision of construction and ensuring compliance of contractual and other requirements.

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Pablo Filgueira, Head of Engineering and Construction Management at Enertis, said that it was a challenge and hour to work for a consortium as experienced as Amin Renewable Energy Company. “We believe in the potential of this market and we have the intention to consolidate our presence in the Middle East region showing the capacity of the Enertis team,” he added.