Musandam Power Company’s (MPC) gas-fired 120 megawatt power project in Musandam, Oman will start commercial operation by early 2017, a report said.

Project construction is currently in its final stages, while a team from Oman Oil Facilities Development Company visited the site recently to review preparations for a planned trial run, reported Times of Oman.

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 the 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.