Hydrogen laboratory to contribute to achieving the 2030 green hydrogen objectives in Oman
In a significant stride towards its 2030 green hydrogen production targets, Oman's Ecosystem Readiness Lab, led by Hydrom, is making substantial progress. The Lab, under the guidance of H.E. Salim Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals and Chairman of Hydrom, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at preparing the nation for large-scale green hydrogen production.
The second workstream of the Lab will scrutinise the current and future needs of skilled labour, identifying programs to upskill the national workforce. The ultimate goal is to produce over 1 million metric tons per year of green hydrogen by 2030, a feat that will require installing approximately 40 million solar panels and up to 3,000 wind turbines, effectively nearly tripling the current national grid capacity.
Hydrom is spearheading the localization of critical technologies, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and electrolysers, essential for large-scale green hydrogen production. This includes strategic industrial partnerships with leading manufacturers like Siemens Energy and ThyssenKrupp Nucera, and plans for local production facilities in Suhar (solar panels) and Al Duqm (wind turbine assembly).
The first workstream will focus on the construction and engineering sector, assessing the capacity and readiness of local firms to undertake large-scale green hydrogen projects. The fourth workstream will address the logistics sector's infrastructural and operational needs, ensuring that Oman's ports, transportation networks, and supply chains are fully-equipped to support green hydrogen production and export.
The third workstream will evaluate the existing regulatory framework, particularly in the area of permits, seeking ways to streamline processes and eliminate bottlenecks to facilitate timely project execution. The fifth workstream, dedicated to local content, will explore opportunities across all sectors to maximize the involvement of local businesses in the green hydrogen value chain.
H.E. Salim Nasser al Aufi emphasised that the Ecosystem Readiness Lab is about forging a unified, forward-looking strategy that aligns every sector of Oman's economy towards a sustainable and prosperous future. By leveraging Oman's natural resources, enhancing local capabilities, and fostering global partnerships, H.E. aims to cement Oman's position as a global leader in green hydrogen.
Abdulaziz al Shidhani, Managing Director of Hydrom, stated that these lab sessions are a significant step forward in ensuring Oman's transition to green hydrogen is inclusive and transformative. The Lab's progress is characterised by technology localization, strategic industrial partnerships, infrastructure development, and preparatory groundwork enabling large-scale green hydrogen production aligned with Oman’s 2030 targets.
Sources: 1. Hydrom lab to help meet 2030 green hydrogen targets in Oman 2. Oman's Hydrom to advance green hydrogen sector with Siemens Energy partnership 3. Oman to build national hydrogen pipeline system via OQ Gas Networks
- The Ecosystem Readiness Lab, spearheaded by Hydrom, is focusing on green hydrogen production, aiming to meet Oman's 2030 targets.
- The Lab is pursuing hydrogen projects that will require installing a vast number of solar panels and wind turbines for the production of over 1 million metric tons per year of green hydrogen.
- Hydrom is working towards localizing critical technologies, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and electrolysers, through strategic industrial partnerships with companies like Siemens Energy and ThyssenKrupp Nucera.
- The Lab's initiatives extend to the regulatory framework, seeking ways to streamline processes and eliminate bottlenecks to facilitate timely project execution.
- The Lab also focuses on local content, exploring opportunities to maximize the involvement of local businesses in the green hydrogen value chain.
- By forging global partnerships and leveraging Oman's resources, the Ecosystem Readiness Lab aims to position Oman as a global leader in the green hydrogen industry, contributing to climate-change mitigation efforts and the energy transition towards renewable-energy sources.
