Image Source: IEEFA Oman Energy Development subsidiary, Hydrom, invites global energy companies interested in sustainable energy to take part in the second round public auction for green hydrogen development in Dhofar Governorate. Hydrom (Hydrogen Oman) was launched in 2022 to lead and manage Oman’s hydrogen strategy. In this auction, Hydrom will provide participating firms 3 prime […]
Image Source: Medium For Oman, the transition to cleaner energy sources is both an imperative and a practical economic path to a more sustainable future. The Omani government is in a race to prepare for a post-oil future. Since the discovery of oil in the 1960s, the sultanate’s economy has relied heavily on revenue from […]
Image Source: FuelCellsWork Belgium’s energy infrastructure company Fluxys and Omani state-owned transmission system operator OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore strategic cooperation in the development of hydrogen and CO2 infrastructure projects in Oman. The signing took place on October 24, 2023, which was also the day of […]
Image Source: Arab News Oman is keen to take its relations with India one level higher by engaging more expeditiously with the country that is making significant strides in the fight against climate change. “The knowledge that is building up in India can definitely be used in Oman,” H E Salem bin Nasser al Aufi, […]
Image Source: ResearchChat Oman’s renewable energy capacity is set to at least double by 2025. This week saw the official start of construction on EdF Renewables and Korean Western Power’s 500MW Manah I solar PV plant, whilst a second 500MW plant, Manah II is also due to break ground over the coming months. Both are […]
Image Source: Times of Oman Countries like Oman can play a key role in the US plan to create a global energy transition platform backed by the multibillion-dollar Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “We are creating a global platform. We will help lower the cost by scaling up the production of electrolysers, batteries and electric vehicles… we will invest in […]
Image Source: Hydrogen Central In line with the Sultanate’s commitment to transitioning to a low-carbon economy, Sohar International has extended its support to the Green Hydrogen Summit Oman (GHSO) 2023 as “Bank Partner”. Assuming a multi-faceted role at the summit, Sohar International not only acted as the exclusive “Bank Sponsor” but also participated in the […]
Image Source: Oman Sustainability Week Oman Shell successfully concluded its participation in the third edition of the Green Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition Oman (GHSO) on Thursday, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC). Playing a significant role as the diamond partner in the Mena region’s premier event for green hydrogen innovation, Oman Shell’s projects […]
Image Source: Oman Magazine The first is a nationally owned infrastructure company to manage the buildout of H2 pipelines, grid access, and desalinated water supply that multiple projects can access. Oman’s latest green hydrogen deal brings country’s project pipeline close to its million-tonnes-a-year target No single project is allowed to do that infrastructure,” said Abdulaziz Al […]
Image Source: Oman Observer Oman Arab Bank (OAB) and First Carbon Investments (FCI) have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expediting the introduction of innovative clean technologies across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The MoU, endorsed by Sulaiman Al Harthi, CEO of OAB, and Peter Ellen, CEO of FCI, was […]