Oman and Belgium Strengthen Collaboration for a Green Hydrogen Future
Key Ideas
  • The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Belgium signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in green hydrogen, signaling a shared commitment to advancing the global hydrogen economy.
  • The agreement aims to leverage Oman's green hydrogen production potential and Belgium's strategic position in Europe to strengthen energy security, create a seamless hydrogen supply chain, and accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
  • The MoU builds on 46 years of strong bilateral relations between Oman and Belgium, with key milestones including agreements on green energy projects and hydrogen certification frameworks.
  • Under the leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Oman is positioning itself as a leader in hydrogen innovation, fostering international partnerships and infrastructural development to become a global hydrogen hub.
During His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik's state visit to Belgium, the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Belgium signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance their collaboration in green hydrogen. The MoU, signed between Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom) and the Belgian Hydrogen Council (BHC), aims to strengthen cooperation across the hydrogen value chain, reflecting both nations' commitment to advancing the global hydrogen economy. The signing ceremony, attended by business leaders, policymakers, and industry representatives from both countries, emphasized joint efforts to align policies, promote knowledge exchange, and explore opportunities in hydrogen production, infrastructure, transportation, and utilization. Oman's Minister of Energy and Minerals highlighted the significance of the MoU in advancing the partnership between Oman and Belgium to shape the future of the global hydrogen economy. The agreement leverages Oman's potential as a green hydrogen production hub and Belgium's role as a hydrogen-based industrial hub to create a seamless hydrogen supply chain and accelerate the world's transition to clean energy. The MoU builds on the strong bilateral relations between Oman and Belgium, with previous agreements on green energy projects and hydrogen certification frameworks. The collaboration aims to focus on knowledge sharing, technology development, and infrastructure planning for hydrogen production, shipping, and terminal facilities. It also promises broader cooperation with other European countries to address legislative challenges and explore research and development opportunities. Under the visionary leadership of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, Oman is solidifying its position as a pioneer in hydrogen innovation, fostering international partnerships and infrastructural development to become a global hydrogen hub. The MoU with Belgium paves the way for innovative projects and infrastructural development that position Oman as a key player in the hydrogen economy.
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