The Anglo-Dutch supermajor is in part stumping up for theproject being built for the Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) joint venture byCalifornia-based green energy player GlassPoint Solar.

In what is only the Fremont-headquartered solar outfit’ssecond project, large glasshouse structures containing mirrors aim to capturesunlight to create steam for use in the EOR process.

Shell’s commitment is being made alongside RockPort Capital,Nth Power and Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital.