Muscat: Oman Environmental Services Holding Company “be’ah” and OQ Trading have signed an agreement to start a national project that will turn organic waste into clean energy. The project will focus on producing biogas and bio-carbon dioxide by treating waste collected at landfills and future waste treatment sites managed by be’ah, reports Times of Oman.
The project will make use of about 20 million cubic metres of gas released from waste. This gas includes around 40% biomethane, a renewable fuel, and 60% carbon dioxide, which can be used in industries. The goal is to turn environmental problems into economic opportunities.
As part of the agreement, both companies will carry out studies to look at whether the project is possible and worthwhile. They will also look at what infrastructure is needed and how the fuel and gas can be sold and used. The project is expected to attract investment and support Oman’s Vision 2040 plan for sustainable development.
The partnership brings together be’ah’s experience in handling waste and OQ Trading’s background in energy. Together, they aim to strengthen Oman’s role as a leader in clean energy in the region.
Engineer Tariq Ali Al Amri, CEO of be’ah, said the project is an important step in turning waste into useful energy. He said it would help lower pollution, improve how waste is managed, and provide new sources of energy. He also said it supports Oman’s plan to reduce harmful emissions.
Said Talib Al Maawali, Executive Director for OQ Trading in the Middle East, said the project is a strong opportunity to expand Oman’s energy options. He said it matches Oman’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and follows a global move toward cleaner energy. He also said the project could encourage more investment in turning waste into energy and help grow Oman’s clean energy industry.
