MUSCAT, DEC 13
The 3rd Green Hydrogen Summit Oman (GHSO) Conference commenced yesterday, December 13, at Oman Convention and Exhibition Center under the auspices of Dr Khamis al Jabri, Chairman of Oman Vision 2040 Follow-Up Unit.
In a statement, Mohsin bin Hamad al Hadhrami, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, underscored the significance of the conference. “This summit provides an excellent opportunity for exchanging experiences and knowledge, attracting investment opportunities in the sector, and paving the way for the roadmap we have set for the future of renewable and sustainable energy."
He added: “Green hydrogen plays a crucial role in the energy transition, alongside its role in energy security and boosting the national economy. Therefore, in Oman, we are working to accelerate the regulation and adoption of green hydrogen production projects, looking forward to producing one million tons by 2030.”
The first day of the conference included several executive panels discussing various topics including: Oman's green hydrogen mission, a global hydrogen review , green hydrogen policies, regulations and certification, green hydrogen markets, and hydrogen production at scale.
In addition, an Energy Executive Circle Leaders summit, held in the evening, featured national energy transition strategies.
The two-day conference is also accompanied by a parallel exhibition, and ongoing technical workshops.
The summit witnessed the signing of multiple key agreements in the field of green hydrogen. Most notable is the agreement to establish the first green hydrogen plant in the Dhofar Governorate with an expected production capacity of 1 million tonnes of green ammonia and 175,000 tons of green hydrogen per year.
The Sultanate of Oman is targeting an output of 1 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, hoping to scale that up to 7.5 or 8.0 million tonnes by 2050.
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