Sohar 3 IPP

Sohar 3 IPP

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

    US$ 983 million

  • Commercial operations date

    Q2 2019

  • Acwa share

    44.90%

  • Offtake contract

    PPA-BOO 15 years

  • Other investors

    Mitsui (50.1%), DIDIC (5%)

  • Project company

    Shinas Generating Company SAOC ("Sohar")

  • Operations & maintenance company

    Dhofar O&M Co (Subcontracted to Acwa Operations)

  • Engineering, procurement & construction company

    SEPCO III & Power China

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