On Sunday, Hydrom—Oman’s state-owned hydrogen orchestrator—finalized Project Development and Usufruct Agreements with India’s ACME Group, officially integrating Phases 2 and 3 of the Duqm-based hydrogen and ammonia project into the country’s centralized green hydrogen framework.
With these new phases spanning 80 square kilometers and targeting annual production of 142,000 tons of green hydrogen and 800,000 tons of green ammonia, ACME’s full project now joins a growing portfolio of initiatives under Hydrom’s stewardship. Combined, the three project phases are expected to yield up to 0.9 million tons of green ammonia per year—anchored by an existing offtake deal with Yara International for Phase 1.
This move reflects Oman’s increasingly systematized approach to hydrogen market development. Until recently, ACME operated outside the Hydrom ecosystem, representing one of a few legacy entrants predating the state’s regulatory architecture. Now fully integrated, the project benefits from alignment with Hydrom’s governance model—enabling access to shared infrastructure, coordinated permitting, and broader market visibility. “The inclusion of one of the earliest hydrogen initiatives under the national framework not only aligns previous efforts with regulatory standards but also underscores Hydrom’s commitment to organized, scalable development,” noted Abdulaziz Al Shidhani, Hydrom’s managing director.
Hydrom’s consolidation strategy appears aimed at balancing investor confidence with regulatory coherence. By folding early movers into a unified national platform, Oman reduces the risk of fragmented project pipelines—an issue observed in other emerging hydrogen markets. The long-term implications could be significant: coordinated planning across land use, desalination, port infrastructure, and renewables may provide Oman with a competitive edge as hydrogen export demand scales in Europe and Asia.
The Duqm project is also a central pillar in the Duqm Special Economic Zone’s broader investment strategy for 2025–2030. According to Eng. Ahmed bin Ali Akaak, CEO of the zone, the agreement showcases Duqm’s emergence as a magnet for large-scale green energy projects, aligning with Oman Vision 2040 and the nation’s 2050 carbon neutrality target.
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