UAE's Vision for Sustainable Hydrogen Production in 2031
Key Ideas
- Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure in the UAE, in partnership with IPHE, drafting legislations for sustainable hydrogen production.
- UAE aims to produce 1.4 million metric tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen annually by 2031, with a focus on comprehensive regulations.
- Hydrogen production costs reduced by 40 to 50 percent, from US$10 to US$5-6 per kilogram, enhancing sector sustainability.
- Collaboration with global partners and presence on the Hydrogen Council to develop supportive legislations for the hydrogen sector.
During Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025, Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure in the UAE, announced plans to draft new legislations and policies in collaboration with the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) to support sustainable hydrogen production. These policies, intended for adoption by all IPHE member states, will also be implemented in the UAE to promote hydrogen as the fuel of the future. The focus is on establishing a roadmap and clear standards to ensure the long-term sustainability of the hydrogen sector. The UAE aims to produce 1.4 million metric tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen annually by 2031 and has launched a roadmap that requires comprehensive regulations on production, transportation, and other aspects to position the country as a global producer and exporter of low-carbon hydrogen energy. Al Mazrouei highlighted a significant decrease in hydrogen production costs, which have dropped by 40 to 50 percent, from US$10 per kilogram to US$5-6 per kilogram, thereby enhancing the sector's sustainability and production processes. The UAE's collaboration with global partners and its presence on the Hydrogen Council through ADNOC and Masdar demonstrate a commitment to developing sustainable and supportive legislations for the hydrogen sector.