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Can renewable energy realistically replace fossil fuels in Oman?

April 21, 2026·Oman ObserverEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

Oman's energy transition debate reflects a fundamental structural tension across GCC economies: diversification imperatives driven by hydrocarbon revenue volatility and global energy demand shifts, set against the capital intensity and technical complexity of scaling renewables in arid geographies with established oil and gas infrastructure. Historical GCC renewable initiatives—from Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 solar targets to the UAE's Masdar partnerships—demonstrate that renewable deployment typically functions as a complement to, rather than replacement of, fossil fuel baseload capacity, reshaping energy sector composition and regional supply chains. For Oman specifically, renewable feasibility intersects with its lower per-capita hydrocarbon reserves relative to peers and strategic posi

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