Arab States' Ambitious Goals for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production
Key Ideas
- Nine Arab states aim to produce 8 million tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen annually by 2030, with plans to double output to 27.5 million tonnes by 2040.
- A joint initiative between the Arab Energy Organisation and the Russian Federation focuses on studying hydrogen storage and transport methods in liquid and gaseous forms.
- Arab states are increasingly investing in hydrogen to meet global demand, with a significant rise in announced hydrogen projects from 34 in 2021 to 127 by the end of 2024.
- Six Arab states have finalized their national hydrogen strategies, with more in the process, showcasing the region's commitment to developing a global hydrogen economy.
Jamal Al Loughani, Secretary General of the Arab Energy Organisation, announced that nine Arab states have set ambitious targets to produce eight million tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen annually by 2030. This goal is part of a larger vision to double the output to 27.5 million tonnes per year by 2040, contingent on the global hydrogen market's maturity. Initiatives in collaboration with the Russian Federation focus on studying storage and transportation methods for hydrogen in its various forms. The growing interest in hydrogen in Arab states is evident through the significant increase in announced projects, reaching 127 by the end of 2024, with applications spanning production, export, and utilization in transport sectors. Furthermore, the development of national hydrogen strategies and roadmaps showcases the region's commitment to embracing hydrogen as a key component of the energy transition.