Belgium-Oman Green Hydrogen Partnership Strengthened with Landmark Agreement
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- A significant memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Belgian Hydrogen Council and Hydrom to establish a green hydrogen supply chain between Belgium and Oman.
- The partnership aims to facilitate joint research, industrial partnerships, and create a regulatory framework to support hydrogen import and distribution.
- Plans include the production of green hydrogen to green ammonia powered by wind and solar energy, with the infrastructure at the Port of Duqm to export to European and Asian markets.
- The agreement highlights the strategic importance of Belgium as a gateway for green hydrogen into the EU and Oman’s potential as a hub for green hydrogen production.
A landmark agreement has been established between Belgium and Oman through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the Belgian Hydrogen Council and Hydrom to create a green hydrogen supply chain. The agreement, described as 'landmark' by the parties involved, aims to enhance collaboration by fostering joint research, industrial partnerships, and setting up a regulatory framework to facilitate the import and distribution of hydrogen between the two countries. Plans under the agreement include the production of green hydrogen to green ammonia, powered by renewable sources like wind and solar energy, with a significant capacity expected upon completion of Phase 2. The downstream operations will be integrated with the infrastructure at the Port of Duqm to export green molecules to European and Asian markets. This partnership highlights Belgium's key role as a gateway for green hydrogen into the European Union and Oman's potential as a hub for green hydrogen production. The leaders involved, including Tom Hautekiet and Salim Al Aufi, expressed their optimism about the agreement, emphasizing the significance of leveraging renewable energy resources and strategic positions to drive innovation, investment, and growth in the hydrogen economy. Previous collaborations and ongoing projects further underscore the commitment of both countries to advancing the global hydrogen economy by fostering innovation and building the necessary infrastructure to connect producers and markets globally.
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