EtihadWE Joins Misfah And Duqm Power Projects In Oman

Etihad Water and Electricity joined two international consortiums that will build large gas-fired power plants in the Sultanate of Oman, with total investment estimated at about OMR 1 billion. The Misfah and Duqm projects are planned to support Oman’s national grid, meet rising electricity demand, and reinforce long-term regional energy security and reliability.

The Misfah consortium brings together Etihad Water and Electricity with Bahwan Infrastructure Services, under an agreement signed by Nama Power and Water Procurement and led by Nebras Power. It will develop the Misfah Power Plant, designed for about 1,700 MW. The Duqm consortium includes Nebras Power, Etihad Water and Electricity, and Bahwan Infrastructure Services, led by Korea Western Power (KOWEPO), for an estimated 877 MW plant.

Through these partnerships, Etihad Water and Electricity strengthens its position as a regional utility partner in critical infrastructure. The company currently supplies electricity and water to more than 2 million people across the Northern Emirates, operates a network exceeding 23,000 kilometres, and participates in multiple public-private partnership projects across the GCC and the wider region.

Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Etihad Water and Electricity, said, "This partnership reflects the UAE’s commitment to advancing mutually beneficial and sustainable energy cooperation across the region. By working with trusted partners in the Sultanate of Oman, we are supporting the development of highly efficient, flexible generation capacity that strengthens energy security and reliability, while remaining aligned with the long-term transition to lower-emissions energy systems. We value the strong bilateral ties between our two countries and look forward to continued collaboration that delivers tangible outcomes for sustainable growth."

Both power stations will use combined cycle gas turbine technology, selected for high efficiency and lower fuel consumption. This approach is expected to reduce carbon emissions compared with traditional thermal plants. The units are also being prepared for future integration with carbon capture systems, linking the projects with Oman’s plans for a low-emissions energy system.

Omani authorities view the Misfah and Duqm schemes as part of a wider national transition. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals of the Sultanate of Oman, stated that the projects strengthen the national energy system and support Oman Vision 2040. The plants will deploy high-efficiency technologies that can operate with fuel blends containing up to 30 percent hydrogen, supporting Oman’s net-zero emissions target for 2050.

The new capacity is expected to support economic and industrial activity across Oman by improving grid stability and supplying reliable power to growing demand centres. Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nebras Power, stated that the two projects will contribute to meeting the growing demand for electricity in the Sultanate of Oman, support socio-economic development, and create employment opportunities for Omani talent.

Etihad Water and Electricity Oman power projects and Gulf cooperation

Yousif Ahmed Al Ali, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Water and Electricity, said, "Our participation in the Misfah and Duqm projects reflects EtihadWE’s role as a regional development partner in critical infrastructure projects, building on our experience in developing and operating large-scale assets. This participation aligns with our commitment to supporting regional energy security, strengthening Gulf cooperation, and contributing to the development of efficient and future-ready power generation solutions that support the transition to lower-carbon energy systems." Together, the projects highlight closer UAE-Oman cooperation on energy, while positioning Etihad Water and Electricity as an active contributor to sustainable economic and community development across the region.

With inputs from WAM