Oman Paves the Way for Green Hydrogen Export to Europe
Key Ideas
- Oman and the Netherlands signed a Joint Development Agreement to establish a commercial-scale liquid hydrogen corridor, a significant milestone in the global energy transition.
- The corridor will link Oman to the Netherlands and Germany, enabling the export of liquid hydrogen compliant with RFNBO standards, positioning Oman as a leading hub for green hydrogen production.
- Key players like Hydrom and OQ will develop a centralised liquefaction plant in Oman's Port of Duqm, leveraging renewable hydrogen developments and strategic maritime location.
- On the European side, the corridor will include re-gasification import terminals in the Port of Amsterdam to distribute hydrogen to industrial offtakers in the Netherlands and Germany via various transportation modes.
During the state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Oman and the Netherlands signed a historic Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to establish the world’s first commercial-scale liquid hydrogen corridor. This corridor will connect Oman to the Netherlands and Germany, facilitating the export of RFNBO-compliant liquid hydrogen from Oman’s Port of Duqm to key European ports and logistics hubs. The agreement marks a significant advancement in the global energy transition journey and positions Oman as a prominent player in green hydrogen production and export. The heart of this corridor will be a centralised hydrogen liquefaction, storage, and export terminal at the Port of Duqm, developed by key entities like Hydrom and OQ, to align with national plans and boost Oman's hydrogen infrastructure. The project will leverage Duqm's renewable hydrogen developments and strategic maritime location to establish Oman as a hub for green hydrogen. Innovative maritime transportation vessels by ECOLOG will be used to ship liquid hydrogen efficiently with zero boil-off. On the European side, the corridor will be supported by re-gasification import terminals in the Port of Amsterdam, distributing hydrogen to industrial offtakers in the Netherlands and Germany through gas pipelines, rail connections, and barge distribution. The Minister of Energy and Minerals of Oman highlighted the significance of this project in supporting Oman's vision for a sustainable and integrated hydrogen sector that aligns with global demand and national objectives, fostering economic growth, job creation, and capacity building.
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