Oman's Green Hydrogen Revolution: Localising Technology and Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future
Key Ideas
- Hydrom in Oman is making significant advancements in localizing technology and manufacturing for green hydrogen, aiming to meet ambitious targets by 2030.
- Partnerships with key players like Siemens Energy and ThyssenKrupp Nucera are supporting industrial ambitions in the production of solar panels, wind turbines, and more.
- The country is actively building a robust supply chain and ecosystem around green hydrogen, with initiatives in logistics, regulatory streamlining, technology localization, workforce capacity, and market development.
- The Port of Duqm is set to play a vital role in handling the import and transport of the massive hardware required for Oman's green hydrogen sector, ensuring smooth operations for projects like wind farms.
Hydrom, the driving force behind Oman's green hydrogen sector, is making notable progress in localizing technology and manufacturing capabilities essential to achieve the country's ambitious green hydrogen targets. With projects in Al Wusta and Dhofar governorates set to begin operations by 2030, Oman aims to produce 1 million tonnes of low-carbon molecules annually. Hydrom's Managing Director, Eng Abdulaziz Al Shidhani, highlights the need for approximately 40 million solar panels and 3,000 wind turbines to triple the country's grid capacity.
To reach the 2030 targets, Hydrom is laying the groundwork by signing long-term project contracts and fostering partnerships with electrolyser manufacturers like Siemens Energy and ThyssenKrupp Nucera. Furthermore, the focus on technology localization is evident in projects such as solar panel production in Suhar and wind turbine assembly in Al Duqm.
The company is actively supporting the development of a green hydrogen ecosystem by hosting initiatives to streamline logistics, regulate technology, and build a skilled workforce. This includes the gH2ad dashboard to track progress transparently. Hydrom is also collaborating with free zone authorities to facilitate investments in downstream green hydrogen conversion projects.
In preparation for the sector's hardware requirements, Hydrom is working with ASYAD to manage logistics efficiently, with the Port of Duqm serving as a crucial gateway for imported equipment. The port's role in handling hardware for wind farms exemplifies the strategic approach to ensure seamless operations in green hydrogen projects.
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Green Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Infrastructure
Investment
Manufacturing
Supply Chains
Logistics
Industrial Development
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