Landmark Joint Agreement Establishes World's First Liquid Hydrogen Import Corridor
Key Ideas
- Eleven parties including Hydrom, OQ, Tata Steel Nederland, and others sign agreement to import renewable liquid hydrogen into Europe.
- The corridor will focus on liquefaction, transport, storage, and distribution of liquid hydrogen, ensuring net-zero boil-off during marine transport.
- Development of a centralised facility at the Port of Duqm and coordinated infrastructure across the corridor will support clean energy collaboration.
- High-level support from Dutch Minister for Climate and Green Growth and Oman's Minister of Energy highlights the significance of the agreement in driving green hydrogen economy.
A significant joint development agreement has been established to create the world's first liquid hydrogen import corridor, connecting the Port of Duqm in Oman with the Port of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and key logistics hubs in Germany, notably the Port of Duisburg. The agreement aims to facilitate the large-scale import of renewable fuel of non-biological origin (RFNBO) compliant liquid hydrogen into Europe. Key players such as Oman's Hydrom, OQ, Tata Steel Nederland, and others have joined forces to make this initiative a reality.
The focus of this corridor will be on integrating technologies for the liquefaction, transport, storage, and distribution of liquid hydrogen, with a particular emphasis on ensuring net-zero boil-off during marine transport. The involvement of ECOLOG's vessel design will play a crucial role in eliminating cargo loss, enhancing the efficiency of the transportation process.
Moreover, plans include the development of a centralised liquefaction, storage, and export facility at the Port of Duqm, while discussions are ongoing regarding pricing and delivery logistics for hydrogen to different parts of Europe. The project will also encompass the development of dedicated infrastructure across the corridor, including export and import facilities in Duqm, Amsterdam, and Duisburg, along with distribution networks utilizing pipelines, rail, and barges through the Netherlands' canal system.
The positive sentiment surrounding this agreement is evident through the supportive remarks from Dutch Minister for Climate and Green Growth Sophie Hermans and Oman's Minister of Energy and Minerals, H.E. Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi. Both officials have emphasized the landmark nature of this collaboration in advancing the global green hydrogen economy and promoting sustainable energy transitions.
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