Oman Power and Energy Forum highlights Oman’s remarkable progress on energy transition

The second edition of the annual three-day Oman Power and Energy Forum commenced yesterday at the Grand Millennium Hotel in Muscat and discussed developments in energy transition in line with Oman Vision 2040.

Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, was the Chief Guest at the forum.

In his keynote address at the forum, Al Aufi stated, “The global shift towards sustainable energy sources contributes to achieving a balance between sustainable development and mitigating the impacts of climate change.

It also presents an opportunity to capitalise on investments and economic prospects. This transformation is in line with the Sultanate of Oman’s adoption of ambitious plans for its energy transition journey, aligning with the Oman Vision 2040.

This vision serves as a roadmap towards a more sustainable, diversified, and prosperous future by embracing clean technologies, diversifying energy sources, achieving zero carbon neutrality, and enhancing national capabilities through innovation, in-country value programmes, industry localisation, job creation, and the development of national competencies.”

He also emphasised the importance of partnerships and cooperation in achieving the goals of transformation, overcoming challenges, and leveraging the opportunities presented by the sector. These efforts are aimed at securing a more sustainable future for the Sultanate of Oman and the world as a whole.

The forum is organised by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Oman Section, under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and in partnership with the IEEE Power and Energy Society and Oman Society of Engineers with the support of the Authority for Public Services Regulation and in strategic partnership with Nama Group.

The discussions on day one of the forum focused on three key themes including updates on market trends and policies, which provided insights into the latest developments and regulatory changes in the industry; sustainable energy, focusing on the promotion of clean and renewable energy sources; and distribution systems, which explored the modernisation and efficiency of energy delivery networks.