Browsing: Middle east

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has taken the final investment decision (FID) on an offshore-come-onshore carbon capture and hydrogen project worth just under $17bn.

First Graphene has agreed on a partnership with Abu Dhabi-headquartered integrated services provider EMDAD Group to develop a small-scale, hydrodynamic cavitation reactor that will ultimately convert petroleum feedstock from oil producers into battery-grade graphite, graphene, and hydrogen.

Oman, a land of breathtaking landscapes, from majestic mountains to pristine beaches, has long been celebrated for its natural wonders and warm hospitality. However, beneath its picturesque beauty lies another captivating phenomenon—the presence of naturally occurring hydrogen. This intriguing discovery opens up new possibilities for clean energy and sustainable development in the Sultanate.

Saudi Arabia’s energy behemoth, Aramco, is steering its colossal resources towards the production of low-carbon hydrogen. This seismic shift in strategy is poised to propel Aramco into the vanguard of the green energy revolution, as the company aims to produce a staggering 2 million tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030, a move that could potentially transform the global hydrogen landscape.

A recent workshop between the United States and Oman explored the potential for producing hydrogen from Oman’s unique geology. The workshop brought together government, industry, and academic experts to share information and ideas about geologic hydrogen, and to explore new partnerships between the two countries.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have embarked on an ambitious journey to strengthen their collaboration in industries that define the future. His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and His Excellency Mark Rutte, Prime Minister of the Netherlands, recently engaged in discussions centered around catalyzing investments and fostering joint ventures in pivotal sectors that include renewable energy, space exploration, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, agricultural technology, and smart mobility solutions. This substantial commitment to cooperation culminated in the signing of an agreement to collaborate on water management.

National railway KTZ and Wabtec have signed a framework agreement for the production of hydrogen locomotives and the creation of an engineering centre at the LKZ loco factory in Astana, Kazakhstan.

The world is witnessing an unprecedented surge in investments in electrolysis for hydrogen production, particularly in the realm of green hydrogen. While this marks significant progress in the transition to clean energy, it also highlights the challenges and ambitions surrounding the shift away from fossil fuels.

Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) has signed two groundbreaking memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with American firm ‘Eden Geopower’ and Omani Earth Sciences Consultancy Center. These agreements mark a pivotal moment in Oman’s pursuit of geologic hydrogen exploration, a critical component of its comprehensive energy transition plan.

Shell’s ambitious blue hydrogen and ammonia project has garnered strong backing from the Ministry of Energy Minerals (MoEM) in Oman. The ministry is extending full support to Oman Shell as it continues its studies to assess the technical and commercial viability of this groundbreaking initiative.