12/5/2025 - 14/5/2025
Muscat, Oman
At this event, delegates will explore tangible solutions for engineering professionals to meet Oman's energy transition goals.
Bookings will open shortly.
Masterclasses:
The materials for these masterclasses have been developed by the Energy Institute in collaboration with the Oman Society of Engineers. The Energy Institute’s world-leading energy management and sustainability training materials have been adapted and extended to deliver a one-day masterclasses, tailored to meet the needs of the Oman Society of Engineers.
Masterclass on Building Management Systems
This one-day Masterclass on Building Management Systems is designed to provide participants with a clear understanding of the principles, technologies, and practices involved in managing and optimising energy use in buildings.
The Masterclass covers the fundamentals of Building Management Systems, including system components, energy monitoring, and control strategies. Delegates will learn how to implement and maintain Building Management Systems to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational costs, and enhance sustainability in various applications.
By the end of this Masterclass, you will be able to:
- Describe the role and typical components of a Building Management System
- Describe the fundamentals of control theory
- Give an outline description of Process Control Systems
- Describe how a Building Management System can improve building performance
- Describe data gathering systems used by energy managers
- Complete a feasibility study into which Building Management System to install
Agenda
9:00 – 9:30: Registration and Welcome
- Participant registration
- Welcome address and course overview
9:30 – 10:30: Introduction to Building Management Systems
- Definition and importance of Building Management Systems
- Key components of a Building Management System
- Types of Building Management Systems
10:30 – 11:00: Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45: Control Theory & Process Control
- Introduction to control theory
- Standardisation
- Process control systems
11:45 – 12:30: Optimising Building Performance
- Control Strategies (time, temperature and weather-based strategies)
- Sensors
- Cooling
12:30 – 13:30: Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00: Data Gathering
- Logging, Alarms and Trends
- Meters
- Applying data insights to avoid waste
15:00 – 15:30: Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:00: Additional Benefits of Building Management Systems
16:00 – 16:30: Choosing the right Systems
16:30 – 17:00: Q&A and Wrap-Up
- Open floor for questions and discussion
- Summary of key takeaways
- Course feedback and closing remarks
Masterclass on Energy Efficiency in Process Heating
This one-day Masterclass on Energy Efficiency in Process Heating is designed to equip delegates with the knowledge and skills needed to enhance energy efficiency in industrial and commercial processes.
The Masterclass covers the principles of energy management, techniques for identifying energy-saving opportunities, and best practices for implementing energy-efficient technologies. Delegates will learn how to optimise energy use in steam and process heating applications; reduce operational costs, and contribute to sustainability goals.
By the end of this Masterclass, delegates will be able to:
- Describe the significance of process heating
- Describe the key components of steam generation and distribution systems
- Discuss the factors that influence the quality of steam
- Understand the waste heat hierarchy and where waste-heat recovery fits in this
- Explain common areas of savings that can be made in steam, process heating and heat recovery systems
- Develop an understanding of heat recovery processes, heat pumps and absorption chillers
Agenda
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: Registration and Welcome
- Participant registration
- Welcome address and course overview
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM: Introduction to Process Heating and Energy Use
- An introduction to process heating
- Key concepts and definitions
- Selecting process heating methodologies
- Characteristics of steam as a heating medium
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:45: Steam and Process Heating Systems
- Steam generation and process heating systems and equipment
- Steam metering systems
11:45 – 12:30: Improving the Efficiency of Process Heating Systems
- Improving the efficiency of process heating
- Heat generation, transfer and containment
- Introduction to heat recovery
12:30 - 1:30: Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00: Heat Recovery
- The waste heat hierarchy
- Identifying and developing waste heat recovery opportunities
15:00 – 15:30: Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:00: Waste Heat Recovery for Boilers and Air Conditioning Systems
16:00 – 16:30: Heat Pumps and Absorption Chillers
16:30 – 17:00: Q&A and Wrap-Up
- Open floor for questions and discussion
- Summary of key takeaways
- Course feedback and closing remarks
About the event:
This one-of-a-kind event, held by the Oman Society of Engineers and the Energy Institute, is for Engineers from all engineering disciplines to come together and explore the engineering challenges and opportunities on the road to net zero emissions. Featuring workshops, roundtables and masterclasses, this is the first forum of its kind for engineers to engage, learn, and develop solutions for the energy transition.
Attend to:
- Hear more about opportunities for economic growth and diversification in Oman and other countries that currently largely depend on fossil fuels for their GDP.
- Explore options for upskilling engineering professionals that practice across the value chain for the energy transition, from energy efficiency through to clean hydrogen, to build engineering capability and capacity efficiently, safely, and sustainably.
- Network and engage with engineering professionals that practice in academia, operating companies, design houses, consultancies, support services, and insurance across the value chain.
Oman’s energy transition plans:
Oman’s ambitious net zero plans are part of Oman Vision 2040, where renewable energy consumption from sources such as wind and solar are expected to reach 30% by 2030 and 70% by 2040, according to the Ministry of Energy & Minerals (MEM).
Hydrogen will play a key role in Oman’s low carbon journey, with Hydrom being awarded eight projects worth 50 billion US dollars for producing 1-1.25 million tonnes of green hydrogen per annum by 2030. However, continuing to develop a clean hydrogen economy will require robust policies, and investment in people and skills.
Other low carbon technology projects include the commissioning of IBRI II Solar Farm (500 MW), and the current construction of Manah I and Manah II Solar Farms (500 MW each), five ‘wind for electricity’ projects are currently in tendering phase (Mahoot-I (342-400 MW), Duqm Wind IPP (234-270 MW), Dhofar-II (114-132 MW), Jaalan Bani Bu Ali (91-105 MW) and Sadah Wind IPP (81-99 MW). Furthermore, other renewable energy technologies such as energy efficiency and carbon capture also remain essential to reach net zero emissions.