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Oman’s second electricity interconnection In Its Design Phase | |
| Radhika Laghate |
The Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) has announced that the project is currently in the design phase and is set to start operations in the first quarter of 2026.
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Oman is gearing up to increase its power transfer capabilities by developing a second interconnection with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA). The Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC) has announced that the project is currently in the design phase and is set to start operations in the first quarter of 2026.
The interconnection will consist of a 400 kV power transmission link that connects the Ibri IPP 400 kV grid station in Oman with the Silaa grid station in Abu Dhabi. The project also involves constructing two 400 kV gas-insulated substations (GIS) at Ibri.
The first interconnection between Oman and GCCIA became operational in November 2011 and consists of a 200 kV line connecting the Mahadha grid station (Al Wasit) in Oman to the Al Oha grid station in Al Ain, UAE.
The second interconnection is expected to increase the transfer capability between Oman and the GCCIA network to 1,600 MW, which will have a significant impact on the country's power sector. The project is estimated to cost $660 million and will enhance the stability of the grid system, improve the efficiency of power supply, and reduce transmission losses.
The development of the second interconnection is a significant step towards the integration of power systems in the GCC region. It will not only strengthen the cooperation between Oman and the UAE but also contribute to the establishment of a more reliable and efficient electricity market in the region.
It will enable the country to meet the growing demand for electricity, improve energy security, and support the development of renewable energy sources in the future.