Browsing: Middle east

Masdar and Emirates Steel Arkan are spearheading the decarbonization of the UAE’s steel sector with a pioneering green hydrogen project. Expected to be the first-of-its-kind in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region, the project is poised to revolutionize steel production, contributing significantly to global efforts in reducing carbon emissions.

Kazakhstan’s ambitious energy transition, outlined in collaboration with S&P Global, faces a complex landscape of uncertainties.

Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Jordan signed four memoranda of understanding with private sector companies. These agreements mark the initiation of feasibility studies for the development of green hydrogen projects, positioning Jordan as a potential leader in the emerging green hydrogen industry.

President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, held discussions with the leadership of the German company Svevind Energy Group, marking a crucial step toward the initiation of a groundbreaking project for the production of “green” hydrogen within the republic.

NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC), the visionary force behind the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, has marked a milestone with the delivery of its first set of wind turbines at the Port of NEOM in northwest Saudi Arabia.

The Ministry of Energy and Minerals in the Sultanate of Oman has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with key industry players to propel Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) and blue hydrogen development.

The Sultanate of Oman, known for its commitment to sustainable practices, is making significant strides towards clean energy, focusing on wind and solar power to generate electricity. In an ambitious move, Oman is investing over $30 billion in accelerating hydrogen production, a key player in the global shift towards renewable energy sources.

Morocco has unveiled ambitious plans to construct a 5,600km hydrogen pipeline that will traverse 11 West African countries.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made a resounding commitment to a sustainable and decarbonized future with the official launch of its National Hydrogen Strategy.

As the world eagerly embraces the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy source, the efficient transport of this versatile gas becomes a critical consideration. A recent study published by the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) dives into the energy requirements for transporting hydrogen through various methods and uncovers some compelling insights.