SECTION 3

AD DUQM & MUSANDAM

Ad Duqm:
Ad Duqm is located on the eastern coastline of the Al Wusta region, approximately halfway between the
Main Interconnected System (MIS) and the Salalah System. Current population is estimated at 8,144 15, and
is expected to grow rapidly due to the development of a new economic and industrial city at Ad Duqm and
surrounding areas.
The Ad Duqm region currently has a relatively small integrated generation and distribution system, owned
and operated by Rural Areas Electricity Company (RAECO). RAECO has recently commissioned a 67 MW
diesel-fuel fired power plant in order to meet electrical energy requirements, and plans to add another 80
MW in 2017. RAECO is the sole licensed electricity supplier within the service area covered by the system,
supplying existing and new electricity customers.
OPWPs current role in Ad Duqm came under governmental request to review potential options for
development of a natural gas fired Independent Power Project (IPP) or Independent Water and Power
Project (IWPP) to accommodate the expected rapid increase in electricity and water demands in the area.
The Government is also studying options for the construction of a natural gas pipeline to Ad Duqm, which
would be able to supply fuel for a new power generation plant with a size in the range of 500 to 1000 MW.
Musandam:
The Musandam Governorate is located in the northern-most region of the Sultanate of Oman, and extends
into the Strait of Hormuz. The Musandam Governorate is an exclave of Oman, separated from the rest of
the country by the United Arab Emirates. Current population is estimated at around 34,000, which is
expected to grow steadily over the coming years.
The relatively small integrated generation and distribution system currently in place in the Musandam
Governorate is owned and operated by RAECO. Generation requirements are met by a number of small
diesel generators located near load centers. OPWP has been requested by RAECO to assist with
procurement of a new 100 MW power generation plant, and requested by PAEW to procure a new 3 MIGD
water desalination plant.

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