Jabal Abyadh pumped hydro energy storage – 2 GW / ~17.9 GWh, new upper reservoir linked to Wadi Dayqah Dam: development discussions advance
مشروع جبل أبيض لتخزين الطاقة بالضخ المائي – 2 جيجاواط / نحو 17.9 جيجاواط ساعة، خزان علوي جديد مرتبط بسد وادي ضيقة
Early-stage 2 GW pumped-storage scheme in Oman with EDF-led developers – dam/tunnelling contractors, hydro-mechanical equipment suppliers and design consultants should position ahead of feasibility and EPC procurement.
| Type | Pre-qualification / EOI |
|---|---|
| Status | Open – deadline not published |
| Country | Oman · Wadi Dayqah / Jabal Abyadh |
| Client / owner | Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP) / APSR (developer consortium: EDF Power Solutions, ONEIC–Takhzeen, Green Universe Enterprise) |
| Announced | 11 Oct 2026 |
| Project type | Power plants & renewables, Substations & transmission grids |
Trades and packages needed
- Land surveying & geotechnical investigation (main package)
- Structural & civil design (main package)
- Earthworks, excavation & site grading (main package)
- Tunnelling & microtunnelling (main package)
- Concrete works (in-situ) (main package)
- Mechanical erection & equipment installation (main package)
- MV/HV substations & transmission lines (main package)
- MEP & process design engineering
- Ground improvement, grouting & shoring
- Electrical & instrumentation (E&I) installation
- Pipes, valves & fittings supply
- Equipment & crane rental
- Heavy lifting, rigging & transport
What to do
Early stage – get on the client's or bidders' vendor lists now.