Pact Signed to Develop Natural Hydrogen Value Chain: Key Opportunities and Impact for Oman’s Energy Investors and Entrepreneurs

• By Oman Market
• July 28, 2025July 29, 2025
• clean energy transition natural hydrogen SOHAR Port
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MUSCAT: SOHAR Port and Freezone has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HYNAT SA, a Swiss company specializing in the research, exploration, and exploitation of hydrogen, to develop a full natural hydrogen value chain in Oman.

This collaboration represents a major advancement toward building a strong hydrogen ecosystem at SOHAR, emphasizing natural hydrogen as a promising low-carbon energy source. The partnership will focus on identifying and assessing natural hydrogen production sites, developing logistics corridors, and establishing dedicated storage and processing infrastructure. Additionally, it will involve mapping demand across sectors such as industry, mobility, and logistics, while exploring export opportunities for this clean energy resource.

This agreement follows a prior MoU signed in February 2025 between HYNAT and Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM), which authorized HYNAT to conduct feasibility studies. The joint roadmap features clearly defined operational objectives and a development schedule aligned with Oman’s clean energy transition strategy.

Emile Hoogsteden, CEO of SOHAR Port, stated: “This agreement strengthens SOHAR Port and Freezone’s commitment to furthering Oman’s clean energy goals by supporting the development of natural hydrogen. Our partnership with HYNAT SA lays the groundwork for a future hydrogen economy, establishing SOHAR as a pivotal gateway for low-carbon solutions and sustainable industrial growth.”

Stéphane Aver, Chairman of HYNAT SA, added: “This agreement highlights our dedication to advancing natural hydrogen as a renewable, low-carbon resource. Together with SOHAR Port and Freezone, we seek to accelerate the energy transition and unlock a new economic and sustainable value stream.”

SOHAR Port and Freezone continues to play a leading role in realizing Oman’s Vision 2040 by encouraging investments in renewable energy, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable logistics. Leveraging HYNAT SA’s geological expertise and AI-powered detection technology, the partnership aims to tap into the vast potential of natural hydrogen as a key element of the global energy landscape.

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The SOHAR Port and Freezone partnership with Swiss firm HYNAT SA to develop a natural hydrogen value chain positions Oman as a frontier player in the emerging low-carbon energy market, aligning with Vision 2040’s sustainability goals. For businesses, this creates new opportunities in green energy production, infrastructure development, and export logistics, while smart investors should consider tapping into this evolving sector early to capitalize on Oman’s growing role in the global clean energy transition.