TES Explores Electric Natural Gas Production in Oman: Implications for Investors and Entrepreneurs
MUSCAT: Tree Energy Solutions (TES), a leading global clean energy company, is actively pursuing investment opportunities for the large-scale production of renewable natural gas, also known as electric natural gas (e-NG), in Oman. This initiative is aimed at supporting the country’s energy transition and establishing a platform for exporting carbon-neutral fuels to international markets.
Marco Alverà, CEO and Co-founder of TES, recently traveled to Oman for high-level discussions with senior executives from key energy stakeholders involved in promoting the Sultanate’s green hydrogen initiatives and broader decarbonization strategies. His visit follows a series of engagements with Omani entities considered potential long-term partners in TES’s expansion efforts into the Middle East.
Based in the Netherlands, TES specializes in producing e-NG, a synthetic methane created by combining green hydrogen with biogenic or recycled CO₂. This carbon-neutral gas can be transported through existing natural gas infrastructure—from pipelines to LNG vessels—offering a scalable alternative to fossil fuel natural gas.
“I am pleased to say we had constructive discussions on how e-NG can assist both Oman’s domestic decarbonization targets and its plans to export clean fuels, particularly to Europe and Asia, where demand is rising,” Alverà stated. He noted that Oman has an ambitious green fuels strategy supported by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, OQ Group (including OQAE and OQGN), and Energy Development Oman (EDO) through Hydrom. Alverà believes that Oman is exceptionally positioned to lead in the global green gas trade, owing to its exceptional solar and wind resources as well as its robust natural gas infrastructure.
In mid-2024, TES signed a Joint Study Agreement with OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) to evaluate the feasibility of establishing an e-NG facility in Oman. “This foundational step is critical in assessing our global opportunities and could be a gateway for TES to invest in green e-NG production in Oman,” he remarked.
Alverà added, “By adding CO₂ to green hydrogen, we create e-NG, which performs like fossil natural gas but with significantly lower emissions. Additionally, it can be transported using existing infrastructure with minimal modifications, making the energy transition more cost-effective. Initiating a few e-NG projects here would be akin to unlocking new gas reserves—equating to millions of barrels of oil equivalent.”
TES’s innovative modular e-NG production combines electrolyzers, methanizers, and balance-of-plant systems, enabling efficient, scalable green gas generation at promising e-NG sites. The company is also developing a large-scale import terminal at the Wilhelmshaven Green Energy Hub in Germany, which is set to supply e-NG produced globally to Germany and Europe.
As a founding member of the e-NG Coalition alongside TotalEnergies, Engie, Sempra Infrastructure, Mitsubishi, Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas, and Toho Gas, TES aims to accelerate the global adoption of e-NG.
Oman emerges as a priority market for this endeavor. “Oman’s transparent regulatory framework, existing infrastructure, strong geopolitical position, and trustworthiness as a partner are qualities that are highly valued, particularly by markets like Japan,” Alverà concluded.
CONRAD PRABHU
MUSCAT, JULY 23
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The ongoing discussions between Tree Energy Solutions (TES) and Omani stakeholders highlight Oman’s strategic position as a leader in the global green gas trade, particularly with the rise of electric natural gas (e-NG). For businesses in Oman, this opens new avenues for investment in green technologies, aligning with the country’s decarbonization goals while catering to the increasing international demand for clean fuels. Smart investors and entrepreneurs should capitalize on this emerging market by exploring partnerships and innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector.
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