Sheikha Hind Bahwan’s Al Khadra Partners Advances Wind and Solar Power in Oman

alkhadra — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:01:19 +0000

120 MW

JBB Wind, financial close reached August 2026

500 MW

Ibri III solar with 100MWh battery storage

3 GW+

JBB Wind, financial close reached August 2026

Al Khadra Partners, the renewable energy arm of Hind Bahwan Group and chaired by Sheikha Hind Bahwan, is contributing to the development of two of Oman’s most significant clean energy projects: the 120MW Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (JBB) Wind Independent Power Project and the 500MW Ibri III Solar Independent Power Project, the Sultanate’s first utility-scale solar plant combined with battery energy storage.

Together, these projects support Oman Vision 2040 and the national target of increasing the contribution of renewable energy to at least 30% of the electricity mix by 2030, while contributing to Oman’s broader Net Zero 2050 ambitions.

JBB Wind: financing secured for a 120MW wind farm in South Al Sharqiyah

On 11 August 2026, Al Khadra Partners, EDF power solutions and OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) confirmed financial close on the JBB Wind Independent Power Project. The milestone came after the consortium signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (Nama PWP) in December 2025.

The wind farm is being built in the South Al Sharqiyah Governorate, around 440km from the Port of Duqm. It will use 16 wind turbines, each rated at 7.7MW, and is scheduled to begin commercial operation in the third quarter of 2027.

When complete, JBB Wind is expected to provide low-carbon electricity to more than 13,500 Omani households and avoid over 270,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year.

“The successful financial close of the JBB Wind Project marks a significant milestone for our partnership and underscores our shared commitment to advancing Oman’s clean energy transition.”

Ibri III: Oman's first solar plant with battery storage

In September 2025, Nama PWP selected a consortium led by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) to develop and operate the Ibri III Solar Independent Power Project in the Al Dhahirah Governorate. Al Khadra Partners is part of the consortium, together with OQ Alternative Energy and Korea Midland Power Co (KOMIPO).

Ibri III pairs a 500MW solar photovoltaic plant with a battery energy storage system, the first of its kind in Oman. Total investment is estimated at around RO115 million (approximately US$300 million) and the project covers roughly 10 million square metres.

The engineering, procurement and construction contract was awarded to China Power Engineering Consulting Group International Engineering Co (CPECC). Once commissioned, Ibri III is expected to supply enough electricity for around 33,000 homes and cut carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 505,000 tonnes a year.

Hind Bahwan Group's growing energy portfolio

Al Khadra Partners invests in and develops clean energy solutions across the Middle East, spanning solar, battery storage, onshore wind, power-to-X technologies and sustainable mobility. The company’s direction is shaped by Sheikha Hind Bahwan’s vision for sustainability, innovation and In-Country Value creation, themes that also run through the Group’s sustainability and ESG commitments.

Across the Sultanate, Hind Bahwan Group is involved in the development of more than 3GW of power projects. Alongside Al Khadra Partners’ growing renewable energy portfolio, sister company Bahwan Infrastructure Services is a partner in the Misfah and Duqm combined cycle power plants. Together, the two companies form an important part of Hind Bahwan Group’s expanding energy and infrastructure portfolio.

“Our growing energy portfolio reflects our commitment to supporting Oman’s energy transition and long-term development. Through strong partnerships, we aim to contribute to a sustainable and diversified future while creating lasting value for the Sultanate and its communities.”

Projects at a glance

JBB Wind

120MW onshore wind

Location

South Al Sharqiyah

Partners

EDF power solutions, OQAE

Status

Financial close August 2026. Commercial operation expected Q3 2027.

Ibri III

500MW solar with battery storage

Location

Al Dhahirah

Partners

Masdar, OQAE, KOMIPO

Status

CPECC

Sheikha Hind Bahwan

Founder and Chairperson, Hind Bahwan Group

Sheikha Hind Bahwan leads a diversified group spanning technology, energy, supply chain, and lifestyle sectors across the GCC. Her writing focuses on governance, sustainability, and where operational data meets business resilience.