Oman's Push for Cleaner Energy: Green Hydrogen Auction and Low-Emission LNG Project
Key Ideas
- Oman is holding another green hydrogen auction in Duqm, focusing on utilizing 300 square km for solar and wind plants to produce fuel, with formal bids due early next year.
- Previous rounds of auctions have attracted $49 billion in pledges for the development of 30 gigawatts of renewable power and 1 million tons per year of hydrogen capacity.
- OQ Gas Networks is planning a national hydrogen pipeline network to support the growing projects in the country.
- TotalEnergies and OQ Exploration and Production are collaborating on the $1.6 billion Marsa LNG project in northern Oman, aiming to produce 1 million tons per year of low-emission fuel for ships powered by a 300 megawatt solar plant.
Oman is making significant strides in the shift towards cleaner energy sources, particularly focusing on green hydrogen and low-emission LNG projects. The country is hosting another round of green hydrogen auctions in Duqm, where a vast area is dedicated to solar and wind plants to facilitate fuel production. The auction has garnered substantial interest, with $49 billion in commitments from previous rounds for renewable power and hydrogen production. OQ Gas Networks is also taking steps to establish a national hydrogen pipeline network to bolster these initiatives. Additionally, in northern Oman, TotalEnergies and OQ Exploration and Production are embarking on the Marsa LNG project, set to produce 1 million tons of eco-friendly fuel annually for ships. The project will be powered by a 300 megawatt solar plant, aiming to make it the world's most eco-friendly LNG facility. These developments underscore Oman's commitment to sustainable practices and the utilization of innovative technologies in the energy sector.
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Green Hydrogen
Renewable Energy
Renewable Power
Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Auction
Liquefied Natural Gas
Pipeline Network
Bunkering Project
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