MENA Region's Ambitious Hydrogen Plans: A Green Revolution on the Horizon
Key Ideas
  • The MENA region plans to produce nearly 10 million tonnes of hydrogen by 2030, with a strong focus on green hydrogen, leading to over 110 announced projects.
  • Egypt leads with 29 hydrogen projects, Saudi Arabia targets various hydrogen colors, and the UAE aims to become a significant low-emissions hydrogen producer by 2031.
  • NEOM in Saudi Arabia is constructing a green hydrogen project aiming to produce 1.2 million tonnes annually, driven by solar and wind power.
  • Oman's state-run Hydrom is spearheading green hydrogen projects, aiming to exceed production targets by awarding projects in the Duqm and Salalah areas.
The MENA region is gearing up for a hydrogen revolution, with ambitious plans to produce close to 10 million tonnes of hydrogen by 2030, primarily focusing on green hydrogen. Over 110 hydrogen projects have been announced, with a collective renewable energy requirement of over 450 GW. Achieving the 10 million tonnes target will necessitate an additional 128 GW of renewable capacity. Many projects are expected to extend beyond 2030. The majority of initiatives, over 90%, emphasize green hydrogen, with the rest split between blue hydrogen utilizing CCUS and yellow hydrogen from waste feedstock. Egypt leads with 29 announced projects, fueled by MoUs signed during COP27. Saudi Arabia, with diverse hydrogen objectives, is home to NEOM, a significant project spearheading hydrogen innovation. NEOM Green Hydrogen project in Saudi Arabia, currently under construction, aims to produce 1.2 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually powered by dedicated solar and wind projects. The UAE is also positioning itself as a key low-emissions hydrogen producer by 2031, establishing supply chains, hydrogen oases, and research centers. The National Hydrogen Strategy 2050 targets 1.4 million tonnes by 2031, with a balanced mix of green and blue hydrogen. Oman, through Hydrom, is driving green hydrogen developments, with a production target of 1-1.25 million tonnes by 2030. By awarding projects in Duqm and Salalah, Oman aims to surpass its production goal to reach 1.38 million tonnes. These initiatives indicate a positive shift towards sustainable hydrogen production in the region.
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