Musandam Power Company (MPC) said construction work is currently the final stages at its gas-fired 120 megawatt (MW) power project coming up in the Musandam region of Oman.

The plant will start commercial operation by early 2017, reported Times of Oman.

A team from Oman Oil Facilities Development Company visited the site recently to review preparations for a planned trial run, it stated.

Sultan Al Burtmani, acting executive managing director of Oman Oil Facilities Development Company, said: “In addition to serving as a vital and stable source of local electricity supply, MPC will be geared to meet the growing electricity demands of Musandam Governorate as it witnesses a new phase of development.”

“We are proud to receive the first batch of Omani operators whom we count on to focus on acquiring the required technical knowledge and skills that will be delivered through a rigorous training programme conducted by the operating company,” added Al Burtmani.