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Oman emerges as a beacon of promise in the realm of green hydrogen. Dr. Firas Al-Abduwani, an influential figure in Oman’s energy landscape, sheds light on the nation’s vision for green hydrogen, its transformative potential, and the strategies in play to make it a reality.

The production of hydrogen using renewable or low-carbon sources is facing a substantial uphill battle in meeting international emission reduction objectives.

The global ammonia industry is set for significant growth, with capacity expected to increase from 238 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) in 2022 to a substantial 311 million mtpa by 2030. This expansion is driven by 114 planned and announced ammonia plants scheduled to come online within this period, primarily in North America and the Former Soviet Union.

TotalÉnergies has made an unprecedented call for tenders. The company is on a mission to procure a staggering 500,000 tons per year of green hydrogen, marking a significant step in its journey to eliminate carbon emissions from its oil refining activities across Europe.

Japanese industrial precious metals firm TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. has inked a technical assistance agreement with China’s Chengdu Guangming Paite Precious Metal Co., Ltd. The partnership is focused on advancing fuel cell electrode catalyst manufacturing technologies. The strategic alliance aligns with TANAKA’s goal to cater to China’s growing domestic demand for fuel cell electrode catalysts.

Anders Christian Nordstrøm played a pivotal role in Ørsted’s foray into the burgeoning realm of green hydrogen, a journey he helped initiate. However, as of now, their paths diverge.

Russian scientists, in collaboration with international counterparts, have achieved a groundbreaking feat in the realm of hydrogen energy. They’ve successfully synthesized a compound with the potential to revolutionize the storage and transportation of hydrogen, a key hurdle in the expansion of hydrogen-based energy solutions.

Oman’s Minister of Economy, Dr. Said Mohammed Al-Saqri, highlighted the flourishing economic cooperation between Oman and Saudi Arabia. Over the past two years, since the establishment of the Saudi-Omani Coordination Council and the opening of a direct land border, these Gulf nations have witnessed substantial progress in various sectors.

One significant challenge lies in the high capital costs associated with building the necessary electrolyzers for green hydrogen production. According to experts, these costs can only be recouped with consistently high capacity utilization, which requires a stable and reliable source of power for electrolysis.

The debate over the role of hydrogen in the future of rail transport has heated up in Bavaria, with passenger association Pro Bahn Bayern firmly declaring that hydrogen is “meaningless” for local rail passenger transport in the state.