Sembcorp Inaugurates 588MW Solar Plant in Oman

21 Jan 2025 CW Team

Sembcorp Industries inaugurated its 588MW Manah 2 Solar Independent Power Project in the Sultanate of Oman, the company said. The plant, the company鈥檚 largest utility-scale solar farm globally, was inaugurated Bilarab bin Haitham al Said, the second son of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. The project, completed four months ahead of schedule, is Sembcorp鈥檚 first greenfield renewables development in the Middle East. The plant will supply clean energy to approximately 60,000 households and reduce carbon emissions. Vipul Tuli, CEO, Middle East and Chairman, South Asia, Sembcorp Industries, said, 鈥淭he inauguration of Manah 2 Solar Power Plant marks a key milestone in Sembcorp鈥檚 commitment to Oman鈥檚 transition to a sustainable future and strengthening partnership with Nama Power and Water Procurement Company. As Sembcorp鈥檚 largest utility-scale solar plant globally, it supports Oman Vision 2040 by advancing the nation鈥檚 renewable energy targets.鈥�

Real Estate

17 Jun 2025

Ashwin Sheth Group Buys 50% Stake in One Marina

Mumbai-based real estate developer Ashwin Sheth Group has acquired a 50 per cent stake in the Rs 23 billion (USD 275 million) luxury residential project One Marina, located in South Mumbai鈥檚 upscale Marine Lines. The acquisition was announced on 11 June and marks a major move in the city's premium housing market.The stake was acquired from Vallabh Sheth and Jitendra Sheth, promoters of Sheth Creators, who previously co-owned the project along with YM Infra, the landowner. This acquisition was supported by a substantial USD 65 million (over Rs 5.4 billion) investment commitment from PAG Singa..

Infrastructure Transport

17 Jun 2025

96km Rail Line to Link Rajasthan's Sirohi to Network

In a major step towards improving infrastructure in Rajasthan, the central government has approved the final location survey for a 96-kilometre railway line connecting Marwar Bagra (Jalore)鈥揝irohi鈥揝warupganj, thereby integrating Sirohi district into the national railway network for the first time.The approval, announced on Monday, marks a long-awaited development for tribal-dominated western Rajasthan. Sirohi, currently without a rail link, lies near the important Delhi鈥揂jmer鈥揂bu Road鈥揂hmedabad corridor, while Jalore is already on the Samdari鈥揃hildi鈥揋andhidham route.Railway Minis..

Infrastructure Transport

17 Jun 2025

Push Grows for Berhampur-Sambalpur Rail Via Phulbani

A coalition of social organisations under the Milita Kriya Anusthan Committee has stepped up its campaign for the construction of a Berhampur鈥揝ambalpur (Rairkhol) railway line via Bhanjanagar and Phulbani, aiming to improve rail connectivity in southern Odisha.On Friday, the group launched a public awareness drive across Ganjam and Kandhamal districts, highlighting the urgent need for the proposed railway route. A "Vikash Rath" bus, carrying around 40 committee members, began its journey from the local railway station, stopping for public meetings in Hinjili, Aska, and Bhanjanagar, with a fo..