Industry News
Veolia Launches GreenUp 2027 to Boost Oman’s Green Infrastructure
1 July 2025 - Source: Omanobserver
Veolia has launched its GreenUp 2027 strategy in Oman, aligning with Vision 2040 and the National Energy Strategy to accelerate green infrastructure across waste, water, and energy sectors…
Oman to advance key power, water schemes in 2025
16 May 2025 - Source: Omanobserver
MUSCAT: Beyond its commitment to procuring new renewables-based capacity in line with nationally-mandated targets, Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP) — the sole procurer of capacity and offtaker of output — is embarking on a number of initiatives during 2025, aimed as reinforcing the security, efficiency and reliability of electricity and potable water supply over the long term…
Oman Inaugurates $59.7 million Wadi Anaar Dam
11 May 2025 - Source: Saudi Gulf Projects
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources , Oman celebrated the opening of Wadi Anaar Dam in Salalah, Governorate of Dhofar…
Oman: $62mln major water project inaugurated in Al Wusta
8 May 2025 - Source: Zawya
The most prominent among these projects is the 24-million Duqm-Haima Strategic Water Supply System Project, with a length of 211 kilometres. The project was inaugurated under the auspices of Shaikh Ahmed bin Muslam al Kathiri, Governor of Al Wusta. Executed by Nama Water Services, the project aims to achieve water security and sustainable water services in Al Wusta Governorate to meet population growth…
OIA contributes to localising advanced technological solutions for water & wastewater treatment
7 May 2025 - Source: Timesofoman
Muscat: Through its investment in the American company ‘Gradiant’, Oman Investment Authority (OIA) succeeded in strengthening its strategic portfolio and diversifying its investments in the water sector…
Barka IV strengthens Oman's water resilience with smart technology
4 May 2025 - Source: Omanobserver
Amid increasing pressure on water resources caused by population growth, urbanisation, and climate change, the Barka IV Desalination Plant — Oman’s largest desalination plant — has positioned itself as a key pillar of Oman’s national water security strategy. Designed to align with Oman Vision 2040, the high-capacity plant produces 281,000 cubic metres of potable water daily—enough to serve more than one million people…
MOU signed for Omans's first desalination membrane plant
26 April 2025 - Source: Omanobserver
Muscat Gases Company, a leading player in the gas and energy sector in the Sultanate of Oman, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IonClear, a US-based technology company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California….
Purification Plant Strengthens Security in Oman
24 April 2025 - Source: AQUATECH
The agreement was signed by Qais Saud Al Zakwani, CEO of Nama Water Services, and Sultan Abdullah Al Jafari, chairman of Al Tayer Engineering Services Company – the company that is bringing the project to life. The signing was also attended by Dr Saud Hamoud Al Habsi, minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources…
Oman’s first RO membrane manufacturing plant launched
12 April 2025 - Source: Omanobserver
In a significant stride toward industrial self-reliance and water sustainability, local start-up Tasnee has successfully developed Oman’s first locally manufactured reverse osmosis (RO) membrane — the result of four years of dedicated research, real-world testing, and innovation…
Nama Water Services Awards Strategic Projects
25 February 2025 - Source: Saudigulfprojects
Nama Water Services Company, Oman signed four agreements to implement strategic projects in the water sector.
The projects included the design and implementation of water distribution networks in the wilayats of Ibri, Yanqul and Dhank in A’Dhahirah Governorate (Packages 1 and 2), the construction of water networks in the wilayats of Samail and Izki in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate and the construction of wastewater networks in Al Ansab in Muscat Governorate.This was unveiled at a ceremony organized by the company in Muscat under the auspices of Dr. Saud bin Hamoud Al Habsi, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources…
It is prohibited to cut off water, and electricity during these hours, days
24 February 2025 - Source: Omanobserver
The important future projects and initiatives include maximizing the benefit of Wadi Dayqah Dam by awarding a water purification and energy storage project, a feasibility study for exploiting geothermal energy, exploiting waste in energy and biofuel for cement, and community stations to produce solar energy to benefit health facilities. The percentage achieved in the field of beneficiary satisfaction is 75 percent, up from 70 percent with 97 percent in the continuity of water flow. The percentage of transition to smart meters is 75 percent in the electricity sector, and 80 percent in the water sector…
Oman inaugurates $118.4million Wadi Al Jifnain Dam
24 February 2025 - Source: Saudigulfprojects
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources , Oman celebrated the opening of Wadi Al Jifnain Dam in the Wilayat of A’Seeb. The ceremony was held under the auspices of HH Sayyid Harib bin Thuwaini Al Said, Assistant Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers for Conferences.Speaking at the ceremony, Eng. Ali bin Mohammed Al Abri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources for Water Resources, stressed the significance of the dam which, he said, is an integrated system for protecting adjoining areas against flood risks…
MDO and PDO collaborate on mineral extraction from produced water
16 February 2025 - Source: Oman Observer
The pilot phase of this initiative, set to take place in Qarn Alam, represents an estimated investment of over $10 million. Encouragingly, lab researchers have already delivered promising results, reinforcing the project’s potential and paving the way for large-scale implementation. The initiative aligns with Oman’s broader vision of sustainable mineral extraction and resource maximisation, strengthening the country’s position as a key player in innovative mining technologies. MDO, the nation’s largest mining company and an arm of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), has been at the forefront of revitalising the Sultanate of Oman’s mineral sector…
The Middle East is tackling water scarcity with sunlight and air. Is it scalable?
4 February 2025 - Source: Fast Company Middle East
According to Julien Jreissati, MENA Programme Director at Greenpeace, “In the Middle East, the world’s most water-scarce region, intensifying droughts and heatwaves make this an even greater imperative.”
Alongside efforts to protect water supplies and reduce water losses, technologies such as hydropanels could play a critical role in addressing the water crisis—provided they become economically viable, environmentally sustainable, and scalable enough to supply meaningful quantities of water to communities in need…
Oman: Nama launches $116.8mln Salalah sewage network
3 February 2025 - Source: Zawya
Nama Dhofar Services Company, the provider of electrical, water, and wastewater services in the Dhofar region, has launched a major sewage network project in Salalah, valued at RO45mn. The project aims to enhance the city’s sanitation infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the population.
According to a statement issued by Nama Group, Nama Dhofar Services inaugurated the first phase of the sewage network project in the Sahalnout area of Salalah on Sunday…
Nama Water Services expands wastewater infrastructure in Oman
21 January 2025 - Source: The Arabian Stories
The newly expanded wastewater treatment plants in Al Khabourah and Suwaiq now boast a combined production capacity of 4,500 cubic meters per day. The Al Khabourah plant contributes 2,500 cubic meters daily, while the Al Suwaiq facility processes 2,000 cubic meters, with provisions for future capacity upgrades to accommodate urban and population growth…
Veolia Oman’s 1 Billion Cubic Meters of Potable Water Milestone
20 January 2025 - Source: Veolia Near & Middle East
Veolia Oman has reached a significant milestone by delivering one billion cubic meters of potable water through advanced desalination processes. This achievement underscores the company’s commitment to providing sustainable water solutions in arid regions. Desalination, the process of removing salts and impurities from seawater, has become essential in areas where freshwater resources are scarce…
Oman launches GCC`s first automated invoice system
13 January 2025 - Source: Oman Observer
The Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) first Automatic Invoice Verification System (AIVS) has been launched in the Sultanate of Oman by Infoline LLC, a subsidiary of Omantel, and a leader in IT-enabled digital transformation, for Nama Power & Water Procurement Company. Developed in collaboration with Kreate Technologies SPC, this advanced system automates the invoice verification process, significantly reducing errors and saving time…
GS Inima and partners achieve financial close for Oman's Ghubrah III desalination plant
9 January 2025 - Source: Smart Water Magazine
GS Inima, a world leader in the water sector, positioned as one of the Groups with the largest volume of plants in terms of concessions and with the longest history in reverse osmosis desalination, and its partners Aljomaih Energy and Water Company, a leading Saudi investor, developer, and operator of utility and infrastructure projects and SOGEX Oman, a company which contributed remarkably in the development of Sultanate of Oman, have reached financial close to design, build, operate and maintain Ghubrah III Desalination Plant in Oman…
Nama Water Services resolves Nizwa market incident with full compensation
9 January 2025 - Source: The Arabian Stories
In an official statement, Nama Water Services announced the completion of compensation payouts following last Friday’s emergency caused by water overflow from the renewed water collection lake at Nizwa station.
A joint committee comprising relevant parties was established to assess and evaluate the material damages. Committee members conducted direct assessments with affected vendors, ensuring fair and prompt compensation…
OQ Introduces Luban LL-8446.21: Advancing Water Security
8 January 2025 - Source: Gulf Agriculture
A Durable and Sustainable Solution Supporting Water Security and Community Needs.
OQ, Oman’s global integrated energy group, has unveiled Luban LL-8446.21, an advanced rotomoulding-grade polymer designed to tackle critical water scarcity challenges. Launched at Arabplast 2025, this solution is tailored to meet the water and food storage needs of communities worldwide, particularly in regions facing severe resource shortages…
