China’s Central New Energy Holding Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EGN, a data centre operator, to jointly advance solar power projects in Oman and explore the possibility of establishing local photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing.
Under the agreement, EGN will take the lead in developing an integrated “generation-grid-load-storage” project that places green energy at the centre of operations. This initiative will also incorporate data centres, including infrastructure designed to support artificial intelligence (AI). Central New Energy, meanwhile, will contribute investment, construction, and operation of PV plants, alongside providing integrated energy management services.
The two companies highlighted that their cooperation could extend across equipment supply, system integration, and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services. A key part of the collaboration will be localisation of the value chain, with plans to invest in green energy component production bases in Oman, train local talent, and support the creation of new industrial technical standards.
This partnership reflects a broader acceleration of Chinese investment in Oman’s clean energy and manufacturing ecosystem, particularly in solar and hydrogen technologies. In 2024, JA Solar announced plans to establish a gigawatt-scale solar cell and module manufacturing facility in the country. Around the same time, Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. revealed its intention to construct a plant capable of producing up to 10 GW of TOPCon solar PV cells annually in Oman.
For Oman, the deal signals growing alignment with China’s renewable energy expertise and its ability to scale industrial ecosystems abroad. For Chinese firms, the collaboration offers a strategic foothold in the Middle East, where demand for clean energy and digital infrastructure is rapidly expanding.