According to Cornelius Matthes, CEO of Dii Desert Energy, Oman plans to construct its own specialised hydrogen infrastructure, and studies are presently being conducted to evaluate alternative options.
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Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom) inked numerous term sheets with a number of developers specializing in green hydrogen projects, marking a significant step toward reaching sustainable energy targets.
The first vehicle that uses combined combustion technology of diesel and hydrogen was introduced in the Sultanate of Oman by the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) in collaboration with an Omani company specializing in research and development.
Germany signed a joint declaration of intent with Oman, but it is focusing on its larger neighbors. Energy, geostrategic, and climatic foreign policy should not ignore Oman. Oman’s hydrogen initiatives can supply affordable sustainable energy.
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree 10/2023 on February 26, 2023, establishing a new legal framework for large-scale renewables and green hydrogen projects in Oman.
A major feasibility study commissioned by the Sultanate of Oman’s integrated logistics provider Asyad Group proposes the construction of a 1000 km dedicated pipeline to transport hydrogen from the country’s production centers in the south and north to consumer terminals.
The company, which is entirely owned by Energy Development Oman (EDO) and is governed by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, aims to accelerate efforts to develop Oman’s green hydrogen industry and economy and reduce carbon emissions in order to achieve net-zero carbon neutrality goals, according to Dr. Firas bin Ali Al Abdwani, acting CEO of Hydrogen Oman (Hydrome).
Shell Oman acquired a 35 percent ownership in Green Energy Oman (GEO), the partnership that is building the biggest renewable green hydrogen project in the nation in the Omani governorates of Al Wusta and Dhofar. From up to 25 gigawatts of solar and wind energy, hydrogen will be created.
Strong commercial relations between Oman and the UK have led to thousands of jobs, economic progress, and wealth in Oman. Hydrogen additionally strengthens the ties.
A sizable green hydrogen project in southern Oman is anticipated to draw $6.5 billion in foreign direct investment.
