Gasunie Supports Oman-Europe Hydrogen Corridor: What This Means for Investors and Businesses in Oman
MUSCAT, JUNE 6 — Gasunie, the Dutch state-owned gas infrastructure operator, has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Oman in creating a hydrogen trade corridor connecting the Sultanate with Northwest Europe.
Based in Groningen, Gasunie is a signatory to a landmark Joint Development Agreement signed in April 2025. This agreement aims to establish the world’s first liquid hydrogen import corridor, linking the Port of Duqm in Oman with the ports of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and Duisburg in Germany.
Additionally, Gasunie has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), the sole operator of Oman’s gas transmission network. This partnership will aid the development of Oman’s hydrogen transport infrastructure and facilitate mutual expertise exchange in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies—advancing the climate and sustainability goals of both nations.
Gasunie CEO Willemien Terpstra highlighted Oman’s rising prominence in the global green hydrogen sector, noting, “Oman is one of the global frontrunners in green hydrogen projects. The Omani government has set clear targets for producing and exporting hydrogen derived from solar and wind energy. Its vast desert areas, strategic location, and favourable wind and solar conditions offer significant potential.”
Her comments followed the recent visit of Oman’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, to the Netherlands for the World Hydrogen Summit & Exhibition 2026 in Rotterdam. During the event, Al Aufi met with Dutch officials and senior executives involved in the Liquid Hydrogen Corridor initiative.
Terpstra also emphasized the collaborative progress between Oman and the Netherlands in developing an integrated value chain for green hydrogen production, transport, and export. She said, “In April 2025, Gasunie and ten other parties signed a cooperation agreement for the development of the first liquid hydrogen import corridor. In Oman, transmission system operator OQGN is advancing the timely development of cost-effective and reliable hydrogen infrastructure, mirroring Gasunie’s role in the Netherlands and northern Germany.”
At the European end, Gasunie recently celebrated the commissioning of the first 32 kilometers of the Dutch hydrogen backbone, a crucial step in building international hydrogen infrastructure. Terpstra stated, “This infrastructure is essential for distributing imported hydrogen. We share the knowledge gained from its design and implementation with Oman to support the development of its hydrogen network.”
She stressed that alongside increasing domestic hydrogen production in Europe, importing green hydrogen will be vital for decarbonizing European industries. “By collaborating internationally and establishing long-term agreements, future buyers can be assured of a stable supply. This is essential for creating a functional green hydrogen market and a resilient energy system supported by a diverse mix of energy sources and producers,” Terpstra concluded.
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Oman’s strategic partnership with Gasunie in developing the world’s first liquid hydrogen import corridor positions the Sultanate as a key green hydrogen hub, leveraging its vast solar and wind potential. For businesses and investors, this creates a significant opportunity to lead in emerging clean energy markets, while also necessitating readiness for infrastructure and technological innovation. Smart entrepreneurs should now consider investing in hydrogen production, transport, and carbon capture technologies to capitalize on Oman’s growing role in the global energy transition.
