Oman and Belgium Strengthen Collaboration in Green Hydrogen: A Step Towards a Sustainable Energy Future
Key Ideas
- The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Belgium signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in green hydrogen, showcasing a shared commitment to advance the global hydrogen economy.
- The agreement aims to strengthen energy security, create a seamless hydrogen supply chain, and accelerate the transition to clean energy by fostering innovation and building necessary infrastructure.
- This collaboration builds upon 46 years of strong bilateral relations and previous agreements, signaling a significant step forward in leveraging Oman's renewable energy resources and Belgium's strategic position as a hydrogen hub for Europe.
- Oman's role as a pioneer in hydrogen innovation, under the visionary leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, is highlighted, with Hydrom playing a central role in executing Oman's Green Hydrogen Strategy and economy development.
During His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s state visit to Belgium, Oman and Belgium signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in green hydrogen. The MoU, signed between Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom) and the Belgian Hydrogen Council (BHC), reflects a shared commitment to advance the global hydrogen economy. The signing ceremony, attended by business leaders and policymakers from both nations, emphasized aligning policies, promoting knowledge exchange, and exploring opportunities across the hydrogen value chain. The agreement aims to enhance energy security, create a seamless hydrogen supply chain, and accelerate the transition to clean energy by fostering innovation and infrastructure development. This builds upon 46 years of strong bilateral relations and previous agreements, including the 47-year Project Development Agreement between Hydrom and the Hyport Duqm project. The collaboration under the MoU will focus on knowledge sharing, technology development, and infrastructure planning for hydrogen production and shipping facilities. His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's engagement underscores Oman's commitment to international partnerships for sustainable development. Hydrom's role as the national orchestrator of Oman’s Green Hydrogen Strategy is central to positioning the nation as a global hydrogen hub.
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