Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has expanded its cooperation with the European Union (EU) on clean energy and green hydrogen, positioning itself as a key partner in Europe’s shift toward low-carbon energy. The announcement was made during the introductory programme for the Green Hydrogen Summit Oman 2025, reports Oman Observer.
The event, organised by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, included the Oman–EU Green Hydrogen Forum, held in partnership with the EU-GCC Green Transition Cooperation Project funded by the EU. The forum highlighted Oman’s goal of developing long-term hydrogen supply chains connecting the Gulf region with European markets.
Speaking at the forum, Mohsin bin Hamad al Hadhrami, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, said Oman is moving quickly to build a competitive and sustainable energy system centred around green hydrogen. He noted that Royal Decree 10/2023, which designated large areas of land for renewable energy and hydrogen projects, marked a major step in creating a favourable investment environment and speeding up project execution.
He also outlined Oman’s energy transition strategy, which is based on five pillars: renewable energy, green hydrogen, energy efficiency, electric mobility and carbon capture and storage. These pillars, he said, form the foundation of the country’s plan to shift to a low-carbon economy in line with global climate efforts.
Al Hadhrami said key advancements are already visible, including the creation of Hydrom to guide sector development, along with clearer regulations, easier licensing procedures and readiness laboratories developed with public and private partners. Partnerships with local and international universities are also helping boost research, innovation and skills.
Oman’s strong solar and wind resources were presented as a major advantage, supporting the nation’s target of becoming a major producer and exporter of green hydrogen. The country has signed nine development agreements aimed at producing more than one million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030.
The Ministry said that recent auction rounds have been strengthened with incentives such as reduced fees, tax benefits and early-stage support facilities, as well as plans for shared infrastructure for hydrogen, water and electricity. A single-window licensing system and a national digital platform to track project progress are also being introduced to reduce investor risk.
Al Hadhrami added that Oman is working closely with partners in Europe and Asia to build international hydrogen trade routes and coordinate certification standards. He said Oman is prepared to take on an important role in the global energy transition.
