PowerChina's SEPCOIII Secures Another EPC Contract for 1700MW Gas Turbine Project in Oman

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On August 20, PowerChina's SEPCOIII signed the EPC contract for the 1700MW Mis Fah combined cycle power plant in Oman. Following the award of the 890MW Duqm combined cycle power plant in June, the company has secured two large-scale gas-fired power plant projects in Oman within two months, with a combined installed capacity of approximately 2590MW.

Located in Muscat Governorate, Oman, the Mis Fah power plant is a core project in the region's new round of power expansion plan. SEPCOIII will undertake engineering design, equipment procurement, construction, system commissioning, and delivery under the EPC model. The project adopts high-efficiency gas-steam combined cycle technology, which not only supports base-load power supply but also enables rapid output adjustment in response to grid load fluctuations, providing support for the grid integration of variable renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power.

The project is being developed under a build-own-operate model with a 20-year power purchase agreement. The project company is composed of Qatar's Nebras Energy, the UAE's EtihadWE, and Oman's Bahwan Infrastructure Services, with shareholdings of 49%, 44%, and 7%, respectively. Oman's Nama Power and Water Procurement Company is responsible for power procurement. The Mis Fah power plant is scheduled to commence initial commercial operation in April 2028 and achieve full commercial operation in April 2029.

The Mis Fah and Duqm projects together have a combined installed capacity of approximately 2400MW, with total development and power purchase agreement value of approximately USD 2.6 billion. Both plants will utilize high-efficiency combined cycle units to improve natural gas utilization efficiency and reduce emissions per unit of power generation, serving as critical regulating power sources for Oman in addressing growing electricity demand, industrial expansion, and the increasing share of renewable energy.

Oman is simultaneously advancing gas-fired peaking power capacity and renewable energy construction. Compared with conventional oil-fired units, combined cycle power plants feature higher fuel efficiency and stronger start-stop and load regulation capabilities, enabling rapid power supplementation during periods of reduced renewable output or peak electricity demand. Once operational, the Mis Fah power plant will primarily serve Muscat and the main Omani grid, enhancing power supply security for the capital economic zone and improving overall grid flexibility.