Three Oman-based renewable energy projects are nearing completion, according to OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), part of Oman’s state-backed energy group OQ.

The Riyah 1, Riyah 2 and North Solar projects have a combined capacity of 330MW and are expected to be operational by the end of the year, the renewable energy firm said in a statement.

The Riyah 1 and Riyah 2 wind power plants are located in the Amin and West Nimr fields in southern Oman, while the North Solar project is located in northern Oman.

OQAE owns a 51% share in the three projects, which are being developed in partnership with France’s TotalEnergies for state-backed firm Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).

The schemes have a combined investment of more than $230m.

Once commissioned, PDO will purchase the electricity from the plants through long-term power-purchase agreements with the developer team, whose 49% shares are owned by TotalEnergies.

According to OQAE, the North Oman Solar project is approaching mechanical completion. About 95% of tracker and photovoltaic (PV) module installation has been completed, with full PV module installation expected by mid-March.

Construction is also progressing on the Riyah wind projects. Seven wind turbines with a tip height of 200 metres have been erected and installation works are continuing on the remaining units.

All 36 wind turbine generators have arrived in Oman and 19 have been transported from the port to the site. All wind turbine foundations have also been completed, allowing installation works to accelerate.

OQAE said the projects have achieved about 30% in-country value, with several local companies involved in the supply chain.

These include Voltamp, Oman Cables, Al-Kiyumi Switchgear and Al-Hassan Switchgear, which supplied electrical equipment and infrastructure components.

Substation engineering design was carried out by Worley Oman. Muscat-based business conglomerate Khimji Ramdas handled logistics and customs management for turbine components.