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Sohar International Urges Banks to Fund Oman's Energy Transition

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 21
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What happened

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Hisham Mousa, a senior executive at Sohar International, stated that Oman's expanding renewable energy and electricity infrastructure requires broader funding sources to attract investment. He urged banks to support the supply chains for major projects, noting that developers must combine domestic lending with international capital, equity, and debt instruments. Mousa identified solar, wind, and battery storage as areas needing substantial investment as Oman pursues its energy transition.

From omanobserver.om

Why it matters

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The need for diverse capital sources is critical for Oman's energy sector expansion. Mousa emphasized that securing funding depends on establishing credible commercial and technical arrangements, such as clear power purchase agreements and agreed tariffs, to make projects bankable. This push for investment could influence the strategies of the Ministry of Finance and accelerate Oman's energy transition goals.

From omanobserver.om

Who's involved

  • MousaSenior Executive Vice President and Head of Government Banking and Strategic Alliance at Sohar International
  • OmanThe sovereign state pursuing its energy transition under Vision 2040

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Ministry of FinanceSpeculative

    The Ministry of Finance might adjust its strategy to meet the need for diverse capital sources for national energy projects.

  • United Nations Framework Convention on Climate ChangeSpeculative

    The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change might benefit from the capital needed to accelerate Oman's energy transition goals.

  • OPAZSpeculative

    OPAZ might see increased demand for financing the wider supply chain ecosystem it supervises in Special Economic Zones.

  • Port of SalalahSpeculative

    The Port of Salalah might experience increased logistics demand due to financing the wider supply chain.

  • UAESpeculative

    The UAE might benefit from extended funding throughout the value chain through regional partnerships.

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