Oman and Yemen sign agreements to link Dhofar and Al Mahrah power networks

The useful part

Oman, Yemen seal cross-border electricity agreements Dhofar grid to supply electricity to key areas in Yemen's Al Mahrah Governorate under new cross-border energy project. TAS News Service Editor / info@thearabianstories.com info@thearabianstories.com Sunday, September 6, 2026 Facebook Twitter Tumblr linkedin pinterest MUSCAT: Oman and Yemen have signed two joint cooperation agreements in Salalah for an electrical interconnection project linking the power grid in Dhofar Governorate with the electricity network in Yemen's Al Mahrah Governorate.

How it works

• In the first phase of the electricity distribution network, the project will cover the cities of Hauf and Shahn, with estimated loads of 3 megawatts for Hauf and 5 megawatts for Shahn.
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• Ali bin Issa Shamas, CEO of Nama Services Dhofar, and on behalf of Yemen by Othman Mohammed Awadh, Director General of the Public Electricity Corporation in Al Mahrah Governorate.
• Mohsen Ali Balhaf, Director of the Yemeni Oil Company in Al Mahrah Governorate.
• Electricity will also be supplied to Al Ghaydah, with loads reaching up to 50 megawatts.

What to take from it

The project is aimed at improving the reliability of electricity supplies in the beneficiary areas and strengthening energy infrastructure in Al Mahrah.

Details worth keeping

Oman, Yemen seal cross-border electricity agreements. The agreements form part of efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries and enhance coordination in the energy sector, while supporting the stability and availability of electricity supplies in beneficiary areas of Al Mahrah. The first agreement was signed on behalf of Oman by Eng.

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