
GlassPoint Solar, the leading supplier of solar energy to the oil and gas industry, has partnered with Oman’s largest aluminium producer, National Aluminium Products Company (Napco), to obtain aluminium materials for its solar plant project Miraah. The company’s aim is to develop a solar hub in Oman while generating sustainable in-country value (ICV) within the Sultanate through this partnership.

Steven Moss, GlassPoint’s Chief Executive Officer said in a press release, “We are proud to be partnering with NAPCO in developing our ‘Made in Oman’ solar supply chain. Creating opportunities for local companies and contractors is part of our growth strategy within the Sultanate. Together with our partners, we are working to establish Oman as an industrial hub for renewable energy.”
Since the beginning of the project Miraah, GlassPoint has been working to qualify Omani suppliers for each and every element required, including the large curved structures that support the mirrors. These structures are built from aluminium extrusions made with precision machining at Napco’s facility and then get assembled by local contractors. These mirrors track the sun throughout the day, focusing sunlight on steel pipes filled with water.
Moss added, “GlassPoint no longer needs to import all the aluminium materials from Europe or Asia and is actively working with Napco to qualify them for additional components. We are increasingly looking for opportunities to build national capacities and maximise the project’s supply and manufacturing here in Oman. As we expand in the region, these Omani-made materials could be exported for use in future projects.”
Ihab Mouallem, Chief Executive Officer at Napco, said, “Collaborating with GlassPoint, we have expanded our opportunity to provide them with aluminium materials used throughout their solar thermal technology. The partnership between us has not only created jobs but has positively impacted Oman when it comes to growing the manufacturing sector and adding long-lasting value to the country.”
Till now, GlassPoint has met all its ICV commitments on the project Miraah since 2015 and continues to seek more opportunities to deliver sustained value to the Sultanate. Besides being committed to using local goods and services, the company works towards developing the Omani workforce. Over half of its local workforce consists of Omani professionals, including engineers and senior management.
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