The Gulf nations are rapidly positioning themselves as key players in the global green hydrogen supply chain. Hydrogen, produced using renewable electricity, holds the promise of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combatting climate change.
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Oman is setting its sights on becoming a global leader in the hydrogen economy, embarking on an ambitious plan to invest over $30 billion in green hydrogen projects.
Hungary and Oman have signed an agreement on joint research and production of green hydrogen. The agreement was signed by the two countries’ foreign ministers, Szijjarto Peter of Hungary and Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi of Oman.
The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has announced an investment in Electric Hydrogen, a US-based company that develops and manufactures electrolysers using proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology to produce green 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.
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.
In a significant move towards Oman’s vision of becoming a global leader in renewable hydrogen production, Fluxys, a prominent energy infrastructure company, has committed to acquiring a 4.9% stake in OQGN, a state-owned transmission system operator in Oman. This partnership aims to harness Oman’s abundant wind and solar resources for a sustainable future.
Hydrom, a subsidiary of the state-owned Energy Development Oman, has invited global energy companies to participate in the Round 2 public auction for the development of green hydrogen production in the Dhofar Governorate.
In a region synonymous with fossil fuels, Oman is charting a new course towards a sustainable energy future by embracing “green” hydrogen. Leveraging its abundant renewable resources and expansive landscapes, Oman is poised to emerge as a major player in the hydrogen economy, transitioning from a fossil-fuel producing country to a global exporter of clean energy.
