HAREKET has completed the transport of 36 turbines for the Riyah 1 and 2 wind farms in Oman, showcasing its logistics expertise.
HAREKET Completes Port and Land Operations for 36 Turbines in Oman
The Turkish project transportation company HAREKET has successfully completed the port discharge and land transportation operations for 36 turbines for the Riyah 1 and Riyah 2 wind farms in Oman. The 91-meter-long blades were transported along a 387-kilometer route from Duqm Port to the Nimr site.
HAREKET announced that it has successfully completed the port and land transportation operations for 36 wind turbines as part of the Riyah 1 and Riyah 2 Wind Energy Project in Oman. The total installed capacity of the projects is reported to be 234 MW.
The turbine components were discharged from ships at Duqm Port, located on Oman’s Indian Ocean coast. The blades, each measuring 91 meters in length, were transported from the port to the Nimr project site in the interior of the country using specialized heavy transport equipment. The route between Duqm and Nimr is approximately 387 kilometers long.
HAREKET reported that the 91-meter blades are the longest wind turbine blades ever transported on Omani roads. For such long loads, the turning radius of the transport vehicle, road gradients, bridge crossings, electrical lines, traffic arrangements, and wind conditions must be thoroughly examined in advance.
A critical maritime aspect of the project is the receipt of heavy and oversized cargo through Duqm Port. The lifting plan at the port, the sequence of ship discharges, and the scheduling of land convoys must be coordinated effectively, as this directly impacts the vessel's waiting time at the port and the overall project costs.
The company's statement indicates that the port and transportation operations have been completed. However, it cannot be inferred from this statement that all turbines have been installed, connected to the grid, or that the Riyah 1 and 2 plants have commenced commercial production. Turbine assembly, electrical connections, testing, and acceptance procedures for the plant are separate processes.
HAREKET's operations in Oman demonstrate that Turkish maritime and project logistics companies can provide integrated services not only at Turkish ports but also from the port to the final site for major energy investments in the Middle East.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
