Oman-Europe Green Hydrogen Corridor: Pioneering a New Energy Route
Key Ideas
  • Oman, through agreements signed by OQ Group, Hydrom, and European partners, is establishing the world's first commercial corridor dedicated to liquid hydrogen, connecting Port of Duqm with Amsterdam and Duisburg.
  • The collaboration aims to position Oman as a major global exporter of green hydrogen, unlocking investments, stimulating industry growth, creating jobs, and enhancing in-country value while strengthening confidence in Oman's green hydrogen ecosystem.
  • The project's timeline targets the dispatch of the first shipment of liquid hydrogen to Europe by 2029, with engineering studies ongoing, central facilities development at the Port of Duqm, and coordination with European partners to ensure infrastructure readiness.
  • The corridor is set to accelerate project implementation, help Oman meet its hydrogen production targets by 2030, and serve as a model for international cross-border cooperation in delivering safe and sustainable energy solutions.
During the state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Netherlands, the Sultanate of Oman, represented by OQ Group, signed agreements that solidify Oman's stature as a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. These agreements involve collaborations with Hydrom, the Port of Duqm, and prominent European partners to establish the world's first commercial corridor dedicated to liquid hydrogen. Dr Firas al Abduwani highlighted the cooperation's initiation at COP27 in Egypt, focusing on creating hydrogen transport corridors and enhancing energy and hydrogen sectors. Eng Abdulaziz al Shidhani, Managing Director of Hydrom, emphasized the strategic significance of the hydrogen corridor in bolstering Oman's position as a major global green hydrogen exporter. The corridor is expected to attract investments, create jobs, and enhance in-country value while showcasing Oman's commitment to sustainable energy solutions. The agreement aims to dispatch the first liquid hydrogen shipment to Europe by 2029, with ongoing engineering studies and infrastructure development at the Port of Duqm. The project's timeline aligns with Oman's goal of meeting hydrogen production targets by 2030, with the corridor serving as a catalyst for project implementation. It signifies a monumental step in linking production with international demand through an integrated export route, underlining Oman's proactive approach towards creating a new energy reality grounded in investment clarity and national readiness.
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