Tag: green hydrogen

  • Home
  • Tag: green hydrogen
  • Page 6

Omani-Belgian clean energy cooperation showcased at Davos

Image Source: Arabiandaily A roundtable held against the backdrop of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting in Davos (Switzerland) spotlighted the role of three major Belgian companies in supporting the energy transition in the Sultanate of Oman. Represented at the roundtable were top executives of marine engineering and contracting giant DEME (part of the […]
Read More

Promising use of Omani silica sand in energy storage for green hydrogen

Image Source: Chemistry World  A key study led by Omani scientists underscores the potential for the Sultanate of Oman to capitalize on the abundance of high-quality silica sand for cost-competitive thermal energy storage – a prerequisite for the large-scale production of green hydrogen and green ammonia in the country. Publication of the study, titled ‘Silica […]
Read More

Oman’s economic diversification picking up pace

Image Source: Muscatdaily Oman’s longstanding drive to diversify its predominantly hydrocarbon-dependent national economy has gained strong impetus in recent years on the back of a combination of landmark legislative actions, policy interventions, reinforced organizational mandates and enhanced investment regimes, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The UN global financial agency said in its newly […]
Read More

Potential for commercialization of Oman ‘green mineral’ resources

Image Source: ResearchGate Mineral ores at the heart of modern technologies driving the global energy transition can be found in abundance in the Sultanate of Oman, says the Ministry of Energy and Minerals. Sustainable commercialisation of these ores can help unlock substantial deposits of nickel, lithium, cobalt, rare earth minerals, Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), copper, […]
Read More

Some subsidy allocations pared in Oman’s 2024 State Budget

Image Source: Oman Daily Modest cuts have been announced in subsidy allocations across a range of utilities and essential services in the 2024 State Budget of the Sultanate of Oman. This is in line with the government’s commitment to gradually rolling back subsidies – part of its longstanding bid to reduce the budget deficit. Subsidy […]
Read More

Seven project categories eligible for green finance in Oman

Image Source: Oman Ssustainability Week Projects ranging from rail electrification and energy storage systems to offshore wind farms and waste-to-energy schemes are among dozens of initiatives that will qualify for green finance under the Sustainable Finance Framework launched by the Sultanate of Oman last week. The framework, the first of its kind in the Gulf […]
Read More

Pact signed to study potential for solar glass project in Oman

Image Source: Bloomberg Leading Canadian energy materials specialist Homerun Resources Inc has announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Minerals Development Oman (MDO), the nation’s mining investment flagship, to jointly explore prospects for, among other things, the establishment of a first-of-its-kind solar glass manufacturing project in Oman. As a first step […]
Read More

Oman emerges as green energy hub in booming India trade

Image Source: ZAWYA A recent report by India’s Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs highlights Oman’s pivotal role in New Delhi’s green energy ambitions and burgeoning trade partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The report, titled “India and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – Contours of Cooperation,” underscores significant investments in green hydrogen and solar technology […]
Read More

Oman Is Looking To Become a Green Energy Hub

Image Source: Oilprice Like other Gulf countries, Oman is dependent on oil and gas revenues for the major part of its export income, leaving it vulnerable to energy transition. It is therefore looking at large-scale production of carbon-free or ‘green’ hydrogen. With its magnificent renewable energy resources, huge areas of open land, and strategic location […]
Read More

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, the third edition of The Green Hydrogen Summit Oman 2023 has commenced.

Image Source: Ministry of Energy and Minerals The third edition of the Green Hydrogen Summit Oman has commenced. Hosted by His Excellency Dr. Khamis Al-Jabri, Chairman, Oman Vision 2040. Running until December 14th, 2023, at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center, the event is supported by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals. The summit gathers industry […]
Read More