Energy That Powers Progress.
Powering Musandam.
Powering Oman's
Future.
Musandam Power owns and operates Oman’s first independent power plant – delivering
120 MW of reliable, flexible energy to the Musandam Governorate.
Energy That Powers Progress.
Powering Musandam.
Powering Oman's Future.
Musandam Power owns and operates Oman’s first independent power plant – delivering 120 MW of reliable, flexible energy to the Musandam Governorate.
Who We Are
Reliable Energy for a Growing Musandam.
Driving Musandam’s Energy Future
Musandam Power Company (MPC) owns and operates the first independent power plant (IPP) in the Musandam region of the Sultanate of Oman. Established in 2015 by OQ, LG International (LGI) and OETCL, the company was created to meet the growing electricity demand of the Musandam Governorate with clean, reliable, gas-fired generation.
Since reaching Commercial Operation in June 2017, the Plant has operated at high reliability, supplying power under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with Oman Power & Water Procurement Co. (OPWP).
Installed & contracted capacity
Commercial Operation Date
Wartsila 34DF dual-fuel engines
At a Glance
The Numbers Behind Our Plant
120 MW
Installed & contracted capacity
2017
Commercial Operation Date (COD)
15
Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel engines
1st
Independent power plant in Musandam
Our Operations
How We Power Musandam
Business Strengths
Fully operational project, operated by an experienced operator
Well-established contractual framework with a long-term Power Purchase Agreement
Installed capacity of 120 MW, meeting current and near-term power demand in Musandam
State-of-the-art plant using reciprocating engine (RE) technology
Operating at high reliability since commissioning
Plant & Technology
The Plant sits on a coastal site adjacent to the Musandam Gas Plant, near the Musandam / Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) border, approximately 500 km from Muscat. It comprises 15 Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel reciprocating engines, running primarily on natural gas with the flexibility to switch to fuel oil when required — a technology choice that sets it apart from Oman’s predominantly gas-turbine power fleet.
Safety, Environment & Sustainability
Operating responsibly, for Musandam's long term
Musandam Power is committed to maintaining international standards of health and safety, and to operating the Plant in full compliance with applicable environmental regulations — supporting the sustainable growth of the Musandam Governorate’s economy, tourism and industry.
Safety
International standards of health and safety applied across every operation at the Plant.
Environment
Full compliance with applicable environmental regulations and continuous monitoring.
Community
Supporting the sustainable growth of Musandam's economy, tourism and industry.
Our Shareholders
Backed by Global Energy Leaders
OQ
Oman's national energy flagship, with c. 3.2 GW of power investments worldwide
LG International (LGI)
Global infrastructure and resources investor, part of the LG Group
OETCL
Oman Energy Trading Company Limited, a wholly owned OQ subsidiary
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Plant, our ownership, and how Musandam Power supplies energy to the Governorate.
Musandam Power is the owner and operator of the first independent power plant (IPP) in the Musandam Governorate of the Sultanate of Oman, with a contracted capacity of 120 MW.
The Plant is located on a coastal site adjacent to the Musandam Gas Plant, near the Musandam / Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) border crossing, approximately 500 km from Muscat, Oman.
The Plant has an installed and contracted capacity of approximately 120 MW, supplied through 15 Wärtsilä 34DF dual-fuel reciprocating engines.
Musandam Power is owned by OQ (69.9%), LG International / LGI (30%), and OETCL (0.1%).
All power produced is sold to Oman Power & Water Procurement Co. (OPWP) under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
The Plant reached its Commercial Operation Date (COD) on 17 June 2017.
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