TotalEnergies and OCEC officially commission a landmark solar rooftop project

Muscat, April 23, 2025 – The Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) based in Muscat, in collaboration with TotalEnergies Renewables Distributed Generation Middle East & Africa and with the support of OMRAN Group, has officially commissioned its solar rooftop project, now fully operational and powering the venue with clean solar energy since early 2025.

The project agreement was signed in March 2024, with construction commencing immediately thereafter. Completed in record time, the installation comprises 8,300 state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic (PV) modules spanning 16,600 square meters across the OCEC’s Atrium and Exhibition Halls rooftops. For perspective, this area is equivalent to 63 tennis courts, or two full-sized football pitches now covered with high-efficiency solar panels.

Designed to significantly reduce the venue’s carbon footprint, the system is expected to avoid approximately 3,300 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually amounting to over 72,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided over the project's lifetime. In addition to generating around 25% of OCEC’s total energy needs, the PV modules offer added benefits such as lowering indoor temperatures by providing shade and protecting the roof from direct UV and rain exposure, contributing to further energy savings.

This initiative represents a major step in OCEC’s wider sustainability journey, in line with Oman’s national Net Zero 2050 ambitions. It complements a range of ongoing efforts, including the venue’s LEED Gold certification, the development of a biodiverse garden, regular food donations, a robust waste recycling program, and close collaboration with local suppliers and SMEs to implement further sustainable solutions.

Commenting on the launch, Eng. Said Al Shanfari, CEO of Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, said: “This project is a major milestone in our ambition to become a more sustainable venue. It’s not only a positive step for our local environment, but also a strategic move to meet the growing demand from international event organizers seeking green and future ready destinations. It also reflects the strength of partnerships: our collaboration with TotalEnergies Renewables Distributed Generation Middle East & Africa enabled us to deliver a highly efficient, high-impact solution tailored to our venue’s needs.”

Completed by Hamady SY, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Renewables Distributed Generation Middle East & Africa: “We are honored to provide clean energy to major exhibition centers such as OCEC, contributing to a more sustainable future in the Sultanate of Oman. This collaboration represents another step forward in accelerating the adoption of renewable energy in the region.”

The system has already begun (we just deleted the beginning of the sentence) reducing emissions and supplying green power to events hosted at the Centre. Many events taking place at the OCEC will be benefiting from this new initiative, including the upcoming beneficiaries is Oman Sustainability Week, set to take place from 12–15 May 2025, which will be partly powered by this renewable energy source.

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TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations.

About Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre

The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) is a world-class, fully integrated venue located in Muscat, the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. As a flagship project of Oman’s Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), the OCEC plays a vital role in supporting Oman’s Vision 2040 by driving economic diversification and sustainable development. Set within a stunning precinct just minutes from Muscat International Airport, the Centre offers over 55 flexible meeting spaces, versatile exhibition halls, one of the region’s largest theatres, and direct access to the JW Marriott and Crowne Plaza hotels. Reflecting Oman’s rich cultural heritage through its architecture and hospitality, OCEC is also LEED-certified and designed with long-term environmental sustainability in mind. Proudly known as the venue #WhereTheWorldMeets, the OCEC continues to elevate Oman’s position as a premier destination for international events, trade, tourism, and business.

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