MoU Signed for Hydrogen-Based Transport Efficiency Solutions: What It Means for Oman’s Sustainable Business Growth
MUSCAT, JAN 5 — Al Maha Petroleum Products Marketing Co SAOG has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hydronova LLC to collaborate on the development and deployment of hydrogen-based solutions and technologies. This marks a significant step in Al Maha’s transition towards a more diversified and sustainable energy portfolio.
The agreement centers on the use of hydrogen injection technology as a means to enhance maintenance and improve efficiency for trucks and heavy equipment, sectors known for high fuel consumption and emissions. The implementation will occur in multiple phases, either via Al Maha’s service station network or through alternative operational models, depending on project requirements and performance results.
The scope of the MoU includes both maintenance solutions and refueling-related technologies aimed at boosting operational efficiency while facilitating a gradual shift towards cleaner energy in the transport and logistics industries.
Eng Hamed bin Salim al Maghdari, Chief Executive Officer of Al Maha Petroleum Products Marketing, emphasized that the partnership aligns with the company’s long-term strategic vision. “This collaboration represents one of the company’s strategic future projects, reflecting Al Maha’s direction towards diversifying its business and transitioning from reliance on liquid fuels to becoming an integrated energy company,” he stated. “This aligns with our vision to keep pace with transformations, innovation, and developments in the energy sector.”
Unlike large-scale hydrogen production projects, this initiative targets near-term operational improvements by enhancing engine performance and reducing fuel consumption. Hydrogen injection technology enhances combustion efficiency in conventional engines, providing measurable benefits without requiring a full transition from existing fuel systems.
From Hydronova’s perspective, the partnership offers a practical path toward decarbonization. Ali al Makhmari, Chief Operating Officer of Hydronova, told Oman Observer that the technology can significantly reduce fuel consumption in heavy-duty applications. “Our cooperation with Al Maha focuses on reducing hydrocarbon consumption in transport and heavy equipment, achieving fuel savings of around 20 to 30 percent while also lowering emissions,” he said.
The initial phases will involve pilot deployments at selected sites, enabling both parties to evaluate technical performance, cost efficiency, and customer acceptance before scaling the program. This phased approach allows flexibility in investment and operational models as the technology evolves.
The MoU supports Oman’s broader national goals under Oman Vision 2040 and the net-zero ambitions, particularly targeting hard-to-abate sectors like transport and logistics. For Al Maha, this agreement represents a move beyond conventional fuel retailing toward offering value-added energy solutions that integrate efficiency, innovation, and sustainability.
As hydrogen-based technologies gain global momentum, this partnership positions Al Maha to play an early role in applying these solutions commercially and operationally within Oman, while gaining experience that could support future expansion into alternative energy services.
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Al Maha Petroleum’s strategic partnership with Hydronova to deploy hydrogen injection technology marks a pivotal shift towards sustainable energy solutions in Oman’s transportation sector. This initiative offers businesses and investors a timely opportunity to capitalize on efficiency gains and emissions reductions while aligning with Oman Vision 2040’s net-zero goals. Entrepreneurs should now consider positioning themselves early in the emerging hydrogen economy to leverage evolving energy market dynamics and government incentives.
