Name and Location
Ibri Sohar-3 power generation project, Oman.

Client
Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP).

Project Description
The project entails the construction of two natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plants of 1 509 MW and 1 710 MW, located at Ibri and Sohar respectively.
Both plants will be owned and operated under a 15-year power purchase agreement with OPWP and will be connected to the main interconnected system, in Oman.
Once operational, the plants will supply about 30% of electricity demand in Oman.

Value
The project is estimated at $2.3-billion.

Duration
Commercial operation is expected in 2019.

Latest Developments
A consortium led by Mitsui & Co, ACWA Power, and Dhofar International Development and Investment Holding Co (DIDIC) has been awarded the construction contract for the project, which is the largest single tendered independent power project in Oman.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Mitsui & Co, ACWA Power, and DIDIC (construction contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
OPWP, tel +968 24508400.
ACWA director, communications and external affairs Jon Barber, tel +971 4 509 1052 or email JBarber@ACWAPower.com.
Mitsui & Co corporate communications division, tel +81 3 3285 7596 or fax +81 3 3285 9819.
DIDIC, tel +968 2 329540 or email didico@omantel.net.om.