The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority announced plans to link the GCC grid with the Sultanate of Oman's network, marking a major step in regional energy integration and infrastructure development. The project includes two 400-kilovolt transmission lines totaling about 530 kilometers, linking the Al Sila substation in the UAE to the Ibri substation in Oman. The project is expected to enhance network reliability, strengthen emergency support capabilities, support renewable energy integration and deliver significant economic savings, thereby improving electricity exchange efficiency between Oman and the GCC states.