TotalEnergies, in partnership with OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) announced agreements to develop 300 MW of renewable energy projects. Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) will receive electricity through long-term Power Purchase Agreements.

This initiative supports the Sultane’s sustainable development and energy diversification objectives and aligns with Oman Vision 2040. OQAE owns 51% of the projects, while TotalEnergies owns 49%. 

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Three Key Renewable Projects

The collaboration will develop three renewable energy projects in Oman: North Solar, a 100 MW solar plant, and two 100 MW wind plants.

The project’s construction will begin in 2025, and electricity production will commence in late 2026. These projects will generate more than 1.4 TWh of renewable electricity annually.

Reinforcing Sustainability Objectives

Olivier Jouny, Senior Vice President Renewables at TotalEnergies said, “Following our recent successes in the Sultanate of Oman, notably with the launch of the Marsa LNG project in April, we are pleased to make a new step in the deployment of our integrated multi-energy strategy in Oman.”

He added, “Together with our partner OQAE, we are eager to start the construction of these three projects which will provide long-term renewable electricity to PDO while supporting the Sultanate in its energy transition.”

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OQAE’s Commitment to Clean Energy

Ms. Najla Zuhair Al Jamali, OQAE CEO, expressed pride in the partnership’s role in advancing Oman’s clean energy goals. “As the National Champion for Clean Energy in Oman, OQAE is committed to supporting the nation’s economic growth by developing innovative clean energy and low-carbon projects. With a focus on environmental stewardship and long-term prosperity, OQAE ensures the delivery of sustainable solutions to meet Oman’s evolving industrial energy needs,” she stated.

This collaboration between TotalEnergies, OQAE, and PDO marks a significant milestone in Oman’s journey toward a greener energy landscape. Integrating solar and wind technologies, the projects will decarbonize industrial energy use and support long-term sustainability goals for Oman.

CarbonQuest, a distributed carbon capture technology leader, has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Carbfix, the global frontrunner in CO2 mineral storage. This collaboration seeks to deploy Distributed Carbon Capture and Storage solutions in North America, tackling emissions in hard-to-abate industries.

Both companies combine their expertise to deploy carbon capture and mineralisation solutions for medium-scale emitters across the US and Canada. This will enable industrial facilities and manufacturing sites to adopt cost-efficient and effective decarbonisation strategies.

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Streamlined Onsite Carbon Capture and Storage Solutions

CarbonQuest’s modular DCCS systems are designed for space-constrained locations, utilizing advanced solid sorbents to capture CO2 from point sources. This design makes them ideal for industrial and campus settings, optimising power generation with Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technologies.

Carbfix technology converts CO2 into solid rock by dissolving it in water, injecting into basalt formations, mineralizing within two years. Already commercially successful in Europe, Carbfix’s solution ensures permanent, cost-effective carbon storage. By collaborating with CarbonQuest, Carbfix can extend its reach to new geographies, leveraging mineralization-ready sites across North America.

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Expanding Opportunities for Carbon Mineralization

Edda Aradóttir, CEO of Carbfix, said, “Carbfix is excited to partner with CarbonQuest to advance our interest in North America. We see tremendous potential for carbon mineralization in a variety of business scenarios from co-location or mineralization hubs, and this MOU will ensure that, together, we can bring meaningful projects to reality in the U.S. and Canada.”

Additionally, this collaboration represents a significant step toward expanding access to carbon capture and storage solutions. CarbonQuest and Carbfix aim to drive sustainable growth and innovation in the fight against climate change by addressing the challenges faced by medium-scale emitters and hard-to-abate facilities.