- Botswana partners with Oman to develop a 500MW solar project, boosting renewable energy capacity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- The agreement expands into minerals and petroleum infrastructure, positioning Botswana for long-term energy security and economic diversification.
Botswana has strengthened its energy sector and economic diversification strategy through a new partnership with Oman. Duma Boko and Haitham bin Tariq finalised the agreement after high-level talks. This marks a new phase of bilateral cooperation.
At the centre of the partnership, NAQAA Sustainable Energy, a subsidiary of O-Green, will develop a 500-megawatt solar photovoltaic project in Maun. The company will design, finance, and operate the plant. It will include advanced battery energy storage systems to ensure a stable electricity supply. The facility will operate for at least 25 years, making it one of Botswana’s largest renewable energy investments.
Botswana is pursuing this project to reduce its reliance on diamond exports and fossil fuel imports. The government aims to generate 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Therefore, the Maun solar project will improve grid stability and strengthen long-term energy security.
The partnership also covers mineral development. Botswana Geo-Science Institute will collaborate with Minerals Development Oman . The plan is to onduct large-scale mineral exploration across nearly 70% of Botswana’s land area. The programme will target key resources such as copper, gold, graphite, and iron ore, which support industrial growth and clean energy technologies.
In addition, both countries will develop petroleum infrastructure. They will build oil storage facilities in Walvis Bay and the Tshele Hills Strategic Petroleum Depot to strengthen fuel supply systems and enhance regional energy security.
President Boko said the agreements go beyond diplomacy and create a strong foundation for infrastructure and industrial development. He emphasised that the partnership will attract investment, build technical capacity, and support a more sustainable and diversified economy while meeting both immediate and long-term energy needs.