Omani Researchers Explore Repurposing Natural Gas Pipelines for Green Hydrogen Transportation
Key Ideas
  • Joint initiative by GUtech, Oman LNG, and EJAAD explores repurposing Oman's natural gas pipelines for green hydrogen transportation.
  • The study aims to support Oman's decarbonization goals by potentially producing up to 8.5 million metric tons of green hydrogen annually by 2050.
  • Repurposing existing pipelines is seen as a cost-effective and socially accepted approach supporting Oman's 2050 Net Zero targets.
  • Partnership underscores the importance of public-private collaborations in driving Oman's energy transition and economic diversification.
Omani researchers, in collaboration with the German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) and Oman LNG, have successfully completed a study on repurposing the country's natural gas pipeline network for green hydrogen transportation. The initiative, supported by EJAAD, aims to assist Oman in achieving its ambitious decarbonization goals, with a focus on producing significant amounts of green hydrogen annually by 2050. The study highlights the importance of leveraging existing infrastructure for the future green hydrogen economy, with plans to establish production hubs in strategic locations like Duqm and Dhofar Governorate. By repurposing the natural gas pipelines, Oman aims to reduce costs and complexities associated with building a new hydrogen network from scratch. The study emphasized the efficiency and strategic advantage of utilizing the already established infrastructure, which is crucial for meeting Oman's clean energy targets. The collaboration between Oman LNG and GUtech, facilitated by EJAAD, showcases the significance of public-private partnerships in driving energy transition and economic diversification in Oman. Prof. Najah Al Mhanna, the Principal Investigator at GUtech, highlighted the phased approach that could be adopted based on future hydrogen supply and demand. The thorough analysis conducted as part of the study aimed to calculate the levelized cost of transporting natural gas-hydrogen blends through the existing pipeline network, taking into account various operational factors. Overall, the research signifies a positive step towards utilizing green hydrogen as a key component in Oman's sustainable energy future.
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