The company signed an agreement with OQ Alternative Energy to supply power to the factory in Sohar.

Brazilian mining company Vale has signed an agreement (HOA) with OQ Alternative Energy as part of its strategy to decarbonize its operations in Oman and transition to industrial energy use from renewable sources. This is reported by Zawya.

The agreement establishes a framework for the development of renewable energy solutions to power Vale’s concentrator in the port of Sohar, as well as support the energy needs of the future Green Metallic Mega Hub in Dukm.

As noted, the document outlines the direction of the project’s future development. It establishes clear areas of cooperation related to energy supply, land coordination, and long-term planning to ensure the integration of renewable energy into Vale’s operations.