Arab States' Ambitious Plans for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production by 2030
Key Ideas
  • Nine Arab states are aiming to produce 8 million tons of low-carbon hydrogen per year by 2030, with plans to increase to 27.5 million tons annually by 2040.
  • The Arab Energy Organization (AEO) is working on initiatives with Russia for storing and transporting liquid and solid hydrogen, with a focus on market maturity.
  • The hydrogen projects in Arab states have quadrupled between 2021 and 2024, reaching 127 ventures, including production, exporting, and transportation for various industries.
  • The organization is actively involved in UN gas expert meetings, highlighting the increasing interest and investment in the hydrogen industry in the region, particularly for Asian and European markets.
The Secretary General of the Arab Energy Organization (AEO), Jamal Al-Loughani, announced ambitious plans by nine Arab states to produce low-carbon hydrogen, targeting 8 million tons annually by 2030 and 27.5 million tons by 2040. These plans are contingent on market maturity. The AEO, in collaboration with Russia, is focusing on initiatives for storing and transporting liquid and solid hydrogen, with the aim of enhancing the hydrogen market. During the 12th session of the UN gas experts in Geneva, discussions were held on the hydrogen industry outlook in Arab states, highlighting a growing interest in investing in this sector to meet the rising demands of major markets like Asia and Europe. It was noted that between 2021 and 2024, the number of hydrogen projects in Arab states increased fourfold to 127 ventures, involving production, exportation, and transportation via pipelines for land and marine usage, including fueling ships. Six Arab states have finalized strategies, emphasizing mega projects in this field. The AEO, a member of the UN group of experts since 2015, actively engages in meetings, showcasing the significant progress and interest in the hydrogen industry in the region.
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