OETC to host international symposium on Power Systems Transition
Published: 01:02 PM,Feb 15,2023 | EDITED : 05:02 PM,Feb 15,2023
Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), in partnership with GCC CIGRE, will host the ‘CIGRE - Muscat International Symposium’ during March 6-8, 2023 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center in Muscat.
The three-day event will be held under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and will bring together key industry leaders to discuss developments, challenges, and solutions to ease power systems transition to be more resilient, innovative, and sustainable.
Muscat International Symposium will feature 12 impactful sessions and drive key discussions around various themes such as innovation in future power grids in energy storage, electric vehicles and digitization, delivering an enhanced system with increased utilization of renewable energy and development of HVDC grids and multi-terminal HVDC.
Commenting on the event, Eng Thani bin Mohammed al Khusaibi, GCC CIGRE Board Chairman said, “Oman’s Vision 2040 places a strong emphasis on energy diversification and its commitment to carbon neutrality and we at GCC CIGRE are proud to be one of the organizations playing a key role in escalating work on energy transition. Through the Muscat International Symposium, our focus is to create a platform to bring together experts and decision makers and contribute to important conversations about the transition to a net zero economy and how we can mitigate the challenges it will bring on the power systems infrastructure.”
CIGRE, the International Council on Large Electric Systems is an international non-profit association with more than 15,000 members comprising of academia, engineers, CEO’s, and other key experts from over 100 countries who join forces to help improve existing electric systems and resources. GCC CIGRE is an affiliate of the International Council and encourages and develop s scientific research and studies in the field of Electricity Systems.
Eng Saleh bin Nasser al Rumhi, CEO – OETC, added: “Oman Electricity Transmission Company, Member of Nama Group, has been actively involved in undertaking vital projects to enhance the stability and reliability of electrical networks across the Sultanate. As an economy looking to invest in building sustainable power systems, it is essential that initiatives such as the Muscat International Symposium are used to foster essential dialogue and collaborations within the power industry. We are proud to be part of this Symposium which will highlight the next steps towards a green economy in Oman”.
He also stated, “The Symposium aims to attract more than 500 delegates during its three-day run, with 4 technical tutorials planned to provide unique networking and learning opportunities on a variety of topics related to innovative and sustainable power systems. The Symposium will also include an exhibition featuring leading local and international organizations in the power and energy sector who will showcase their latest technologies and solutions. Visitors and delegates will have a chance to have one-on-one conversations with suppliers and benefit from numerous networking opportunities”.
The three-day event will be held under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and will bring together key industry leaders to discuss developments, challenges, and solutions to ease power systems transition to be more resilient, innovative, and sustainable.
Muscat International Symposium will feature 12 impactful sessions and drive key discussions around various themes such as innovation in future power grids in energy storage, electric vehicles and digitization, delivering an enhanced system with increased utilization of renewable energy and development of HVDC grids and multi-terminal HVDC.
Commenting on the event, Eng Thani bin Mohammed al Khusaibi, GCC CIGRE Board Chairman said, “Oman’s Vision 2040 places a strong emphasis on energy diversification and its commitment to carbon neutrality and we at GCC CIGRE are proud to be one of the organizations playing a key role in escalating work on energy transition. Through the Muscat International Symposium, our focus is to create a platform to bring together experts and decision makers and contribute to important conversations about the transition to a net zero economy and how we can mitigate the challenges it will bring on the power systems infrastructure.”
CIGRE, the International Council on Large Electric Systems is an international non-profit association with more than 15,000 members comprising of academia, engineers, CEO’s, and other key experts from over 100 countries who join forces to help improve existing electric systems and resources. GCC CIGRE is an affiliate of the International Council and encourages and develop s scientific research and studies in the field of Electricity Systems.
Eng Saleh bin Nasser al Rumhi, CEO – OETC, added: “Oman Electricity Transmission Company, Member of Nama Group, has been actively involved in undertaking vital projects to enhance the stability and reliability of electrical networks across the Sultanate. As an economy looking to invest in building sustainable power systems, it is essential that initiatives such as the Muscat International Symposium are used to foster essential dialogue and collaborations within the power industry. We are proud to be part of this Symposium which will highlight the next steps towards a green economy in Oman”.
He also stated, “The Symposium aims to attract more than 500 delegates during its three-day run, with 4 technical tutorials planned to provide unique networking and learning opportunities on a variety of topics related to innovative and sustainable power systems. The Symposium will also include an exhibition featuring leading local and international organizations in the power and energy sector who will showcase their latest technologies and solutions. Visitors and delegates will have a chance to have one-on-one conversations with suppliers and benefit from numerous networking opportunities”.