  This study explores wind energy resources in different locations through the
Gulf of Oman and also their future variability due climate change impacts. In
this regard, EC-EARTH near surface wind outputs obtained from CORDEX-MENA
simulations are used for historical and future projection of the energy. The
ERA5 wind data are employed to assess suitability of the climate model.
Moreover, the ERA5 wave data over the study area are applied to compute sea
surface roughness as an important variable for converting near surface wind
speeds to those of wind speed at turbine hub-height. Considering the power
distribution, bathymetry and distance from the coats, some spots as tentative
energy hotspots to provide detailed assessment of directional and temporal
variability and also to investigate climate change impact studies. RCP8.5 as a
common climatic scenario is used to project and extract future variation of the
energy in the selected sites. The results of this study demonstrate that the
selected locations have a suitable potential for wind power turbine plan and
constructions.
