Oman’s Clean Hydrogen Ambition: What Global Investors and Businesses Need to Know
MUSCAT: Highlighting the critical role of the European market in its global green hydrogen ambitions, the Sultanate of Oman is participating as a ‘Country Partner’ for the first time at European Hydrogen Week 2025, Europe’s premier clean energy exhibition.
A high-level Omani delegation, led by Eng. Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, is attending the four-day conference and exhibition, which commenced on September 29, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium.
Oman’s delegation includes key national entities involved in the hydrogen sector: Hydrom (the nation’s green hydrogen orchestrator), OQ (Oman’s integrated energy group), OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), Oman Tank Terminal Company (OTTCO) operating the Ras Markaz crude terminal near Al Duqm, Nama Water Services, and Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC).
The delegation will engage in crucial discussions on hydrogen certification, infrastructure development, and project execution, aiming to forge tangible linkages between Omani hydrogen production and Europe’s industrial demand.
In a pre-event statement, Minister Al Aufi affirmed Oman’s transition from ambition to implementation. “Supported by a Royal Decree, we have allocated land, launched structured public auctions, introduced targeted fiscal incentives, and realized progress on the ground. This ensures our world-class renewable resources are converted into bankable hydrogen and ammonia projects, not just plans,” he said.
Al Aufi highlighted Oman’s approach as a collaborative and pragmatic partner committed to certification, logistics, and technology cooperation, with a strong emphasis on execution. “Ammonia will anchor near-term exports, while strategic initiatives like the Oman–Amsterdam–Germany liquid hydrogen corridor prepare us for large-scale hydrogen flows by decade’s end,” he added.
Domestically, Oman is preparing to meet internal hydrogen demand by implementing a dual-sided allocation mechanism and future domestic hydrogen auctions. These steps will support local industries, including steel and chemicals, fostering a balanced hydrogen ecosystem that aligns international partnerships with national development goals.
“We are ready to deliver clean hydrogen globally, fostering partnerships that drive decarbonization and sustainable economic growth,” Al Aufi concluded.
Hydrom Managing Director Abdulaziz al Shidhani, participating in a panel on the opening day, emphasized the sector’s policy-backed progress. “Hydrom leads a framework in motion through structured auctions, land allocations, single permitting, and coordination of shared infrastructure. Our current priority is on certification and aligning offtake to enable cross-border delivery,” he explained.
Over the past year, Oman has attracted substantial European interest due to its capacity to supply large volumes of green hydrogen and related derivatives, such as green ammonia and liquefied hydrogen, supporting Europe’s aggressive decarbonization, emission reduction, and clean energy security goals.
A significant milestone is the landmark Joint Development Agreement (JDA) signed earlier this year between Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany—establishing the world’s first commercial liquid hydrogen corridor linking Al Duqm production facilities with ports in Amsterdam and logistic hubs in Germany.
Oman is also collaborating with European ports (including Amsterdam and Duisburg), terminals, and companies across import/regasification, transport, and logistics sectors to ensure the reliable delivery of hydrogen to European buyers.
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Oman’s strategic partnership with Europe in green hydrogen underscores its role as a key supplier in the global clean energy transition, creating significant export opportunities. Businesses should capitalize on emerging hydrogen-related infrastructure and certification frameworks while entrepreneurs eyeing the energy sector must consider long-term investments in hydrogen logistics and technology partnerships to align with evolving European demand. This positions Oman not just as an energy exporter but as a critical player in sustainable industrial growth and decarbonization efforts globally.
