Oman's Nama Invests $74 Million in Al Wusta Electricity Network Upgrades

Nama Electricity Distribution Company is undertaking significant infrastructure development in Oman's Al Wusta Governorate, with a total investment exceeding OMR 28.4 million. These crucial projects focus on integrating the governorate's electricity network with the main national grid. The initiative aims to substantially increase the capacity and efficiency of the distribution network, while also enhancing its overall flexibility and reliability.

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These projects include connecting the electricity network in the governorate's wilayats (districts) to the main grid, increasing the distribution network's capacity and efficiency, and enhancing its flexibility.

Engineer Mohammed bin Rashid Al Qari, General Manager of Major Projects at Nama, highlighted that these efforts align with the company's strategic vision to bolster network dependability and expand service coverage. This expansion is essential to accommodate the burgeoning urban and economic development across the governorate's districts, particularly Al Jazir, Duqm, and Mahout. Al Qari stressed the company's commitment to adhering to strict quality and operational safety standards throughout the project execution.

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This will strengthen the system's reliability, reduce losses, and ensure compliance with network safety standards.

The investment will fund the construction of multiple substations and associated feeders in Al Jazir and Mahout, including the Haj, Khalouf, Najda, and new Sarab substations. Additionally, distribution systems will be linked to the main substations in Al Jazir, Duqm, and Mahout. These enhancements are expected to improve the stability of the electricity grid and elevate the quality of service provided to all subscribers, thereby supporting sustainable economic and urban progress in Al Wusta Governorate.

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These projects are part of the company's development plans to enhance the efficiency and capacity of the electricity network and keep pace with the rapid urban, population and economic growth witnessed in the wilayats of Al Jazir, Duqm and Mahout in particular.