Oman is stepping up its efforts towards cleaner energy by focusing on green hydrogen auctions and low-emission LNG projects. The latest round of hydrogen auctions in Duqm is particularly significant, with a vast area of 300 square km being allocated for solar and wind plants to facilitate hydrogen production. Bidders are expected to submit their proposals early next year. The scale of these initiatives is substantial, as evidenced by the $49 billion pledged in previous rounds to develop 30 gigawatts of renewable power and 1 million tons per year of hydrogen capacity. OQ Gas Networks is also playing a pivotal role by planning a national hydrogen pipeline network to support these green energy projects. Moving further north, a major milestone was marked by the groundbreaking of the $1.6 billion Marsa LNG project, a collaboration between TotalEnergies and OQ Exploration and Production. This project aims to produce up to 1 million tons of low-emission fuel annually for ships. What sets the Marsa LNG project apart is its innovative approach of being powered by a 300 megawatt solar plant, which the partners believe will make it the world's lowest-emission LNG plant. The concerted efforts in Oman reflect a positive trajectory towards sustainable energy practices and significant investments in green technology.