ESB International contracted with the Oman Power and Water Procurement (OPWP) to supervise the execution phase of Oman’s highly efficient Power Plants; Ibri and Sohar independent power producers (IPP’s). 

Ibri & Sohar IPP’s are Dual Fuel (gas & backup fuel oil) plants, each power plant consists of two blocks each with two GE/Ansaldo GT26 F Class Gas Turbines and one GE/Ansaldo STF30C Steam Turbine in 2:2:1. 

The Ibri IPP capacity is rated at 1,509 MW/1,419 MW and the Sohar IPP capacity is rated at 1,710 MW/1,499 MW. 

• Supervision of compliance with the Power Purchase Agreement and Minimum Functional Specifications 
• Compliance with  Omani Standards, International Standards and Best Practice 
• Provided Project Progress Reporting and Delay Risk Mitigation 
• Assisted in facilitating coordination with LTSO / Gas Company 
• Identification and pro-active management of potential Buyer’s Risk Events 
• Agreed and witnessed plant acceptance tests