Sohar 3 IPP

OVERVIEW

Sohar 3 is a 1,710 MW natural gas-fired IPP for a concession of 15 years underdevelop, finance, design, engineer, construct, own, operate and maintain the structure. Natural gas is the primary fuel for electricity generation, with fuel oil used as a back-up option.

KEY FACTS

  • LOCATION
    Sohar, Oman
  • OFFTAKER
    OPWP
  • POWER
    1710 MW, CCGT
  • FUEL
    Natural Gas
  • PROJECT COST
    USD 983 Mn
  • COMMERCIAL OPERATIONAL DATE
    Q2 2019
  • ACWA POWER SHARE
    44.90%
  • OFFTAKE CONTRACT
    PPA-BOO 15 years
  • OTHER INVESTORS
    Mitsui (50.1%), DIDIC (5%)
  • EPC
    SEPCO III & Power China
  • O&M
    Dhofar O&M Co (Subcontracted to NOMAC)
  • PROJECT COMPANY
    Shinas Generating Company SAOC ("Sohar")