The project involves the construction of an independent power plant with a capacity of 100MW of solar power generation and 30 MW of battery storage capacity located at Qarn Alam near Saih Nihayda in the northern part of the Block 6 concession in Oman.
The project will focus on producing critical materials used in Li-ion batteries, which power everything from electric vehicles (EVs) to renewable energy storage systems. This investment marks a major step forward for Oman as it seeks to diversify its economy beyond oil and gas.
Saturday – 6 June 2025, Zhongke Electric, a Chinese company, has announced plans to invest approximately USD 1.1 billion to build a lithium battery material manufacturing plant in Sohar Port and Freezone, Oman.
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is making significant strides in renewable energy with plans for two 100 MW wind farms and a solar PV Independent Power Project (IPP) integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS).
By launching this large-scale project in Oman, Zhongke aims to take advantage of the changing dynamics of the global lithium-ion battery supply chain. The company sees the Oman plant as a gateway to international markets, especially those in
Saturday – 6 June 2025, Zhongke Electric, a Chinese company, has announced plans to invest approximately USD 1.1 billion to build a lithium battery material manufacturing plant in Sohar Port and Freezone, Oman.
That''s the scale we''re talking about with the Muscat Apia Energy Storage Project, Oman''s $1.2 billion bet on energy resilience. Slated for completion in Q3 2026, this lithium-ion titan will store 800 MWh – enough to power 150,000 homes during peak demand [1] [3].
The Muscat State New Energy Storage Project isn''t just another battery farm—it''s a $1.2 billion game-changer blending Omani innovation with global sustainability goals [1].
It is set to be the first energy storage project of its kind in the Middle East based on CO2 battery energy storage technology. A site has been identified for the establishment for this project."
The project centres on the development of an integrated base for the production of 200,000 metric tonnes of lithium-ion battery anode materials annually. The facility, tipped to be built at Sohar Port and Free Zone, will be constructed in two phases, each with a planned capacity of 100,000 mt per year, and the construction period for each phase
The project aims to develop an integrated manufacturing base capable of producing 200,000 metric tons of lithium-ion battery anode materials per year. The proposed facility will be located within the Sohar Port and Free Zone, one of Oman''s key industrial and logistics centers.
