Five Elements Environmental Services, an Oman-based consultancy, has partnered with the Netherlands’ Pondera Consult to support renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. The collaboration aims to assist investors with technical, engineering, environmental, and social assessments. Moreover, it ensures projects align with Oman’s clean energy goals and Net Zero 2050 ambitions. Consequently, the partnership strengthens the foundation for sustainable energy development.
The move follows the state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Netherlands earlier this year. Additionally, it reflects growing bilateral cooperation in sustainable energy and infrastructure. Furthermore, Pondera Consult brings global expertise in wind and solar technologies, as well as hydrogen and storage solutions. Therefore, combining international know-how with local insight enhances project quality and feasibility.
Five Elements contributes extensive knowledge of Oman’s environmental and social conditions. Moreover, its assessments consider biodiversity sensitivity, traditional land uses, and community impacts. Additionally, compliance with IFC Performance Standards PS1, PS5, and PS6 ensures projects meet international investment criteria. Consequently, this collaboration boosts investor confidence and project bankability.
“This partnership combines Oman’s local understanding with global technical expertise,” said Kris Vallancey, Director of Five Elements. Moreover, he emphasized that environmental and social safeguards improve long-term project success. Eric Arends of Pondera added, “Our global experience in complex wind and solar landscapes can bring real value to Oman’s renewable energy future.” Therefore, the collaboration maximizes both technical efficiency and sustainable impact.
The timing is pivotal as Oman opens its third Hydrom green hydrogen auction and utility-scale solar and wind projects by Nama PWP. Moreover, developers face challenges such as wind farm wake effects and impacts on sensitive communities. Additionally, the partnership provides guidance to overcome these issues effectively. Consequently, Oman’s renewable energy sector benefits from informed, technically sound investments.
Furthermore, the Oman–Netherlands alliance reflects a global trend of cross-border cooperation in clean energy. For instance, knowledge exchange and capital mobilization accelerate decarbonisation worldwide. Moreover, innovative solutions arising from such collaborations promote long-term sustainability. Therefore, the partnership sets a benchmark for international renewable energy cooperation.
