Green Hydrogen Focus in Oman-India Energy Talks: Key Opportunities for Investors and Entrepreneurs
Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals highlighted the Sultanate’s energy transition plans and investment opportunities aligned with Oman Vision 2040 at India Energy Week in Goa.
Mohsin bin Hamad al Hadhrami, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, emphasized in a conference session on Oman’s shift “from strategy to implementation” that the nation’s approach seeks to balance energy security, economic growth, and emissions reduction through clear, investment-friendly regulations.
The event attracted participants from over 100 countries, including ministers, policymakers, experts, and representatives from global energy companies and international institutions. Discussions spanned oil and gas, renewables, green hydrogen, biofuels, electricity, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence.
Al Hadhrami revealed that Oman is expanding its renewables portfolio through solar, wind, and waste-to-energy projects with a combined capacity of up to 4,515 megawatts. This initiative aims to enhance power system reliability and optimize the national energy mix.
Regarding green hydrogen, he noted significant progress in establishing an integrated ecosystem, including transparent and competitive project award mechanisms. Several major projects have been awarded, with planned investments exceeding $50 billion, targeting an annual production of approximately one million tonnes by 2030.
The ministry is also preparing infrastructure for transport, storage, and export to support the sector’s growth.
Al Hadhrami outlined government-approved incentives designed to accelerate renewable energy and green hydrogen developments, featuring regulatory and financial measures to improve project viability and investor confidence.
As part of Oman’s net-zero ambitions, the ministry has finalized a review of its net-zero strategy and is implementing practical programs to enhance energy efficiency across multiple sectors, along with initiatives to develop national capabilities and skills.
Additionally, on the conference sidelines, the Under-Secretary engaged in bilateral meetings with international companies and institutions to explore potential cooperation and investment opportunities in renewables, green hydrogen, and clean energy technologies.
The ministry stated that its participation underlines Oman’s commitment to adopting global best practices, strengthening energy security, advancing clean energy transition, and attracting quality investments to foster sustainable development.
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Oman’s strategic push towards renewable energy and green hydrogen, backed by ambitious investments exceeding $50 billion, positions the Sultanate as a regional leader in energy transition and sustainability. For businesses and investors, this signals a wealth of opportunities in clean energy infrastructure, innovative technologies, and export markets, while also underscoring the need to align with evolving regulatory incentives and sustainability standards. Smart entrepreneurs should focus on leveraging government support and partnerships to capitalize on Oman’s robust pipeline and growing clean energy ecosystem.
