Oman has taken a major step toward becoming a global supplier of green hydrogen by partnering with Dutch and European organisations to study a dedicated export corridor that would transport green hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels from the Gulf region to northwestern Europe.
The agreement was signed during the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam and forms part of the NoorBridge initiative, a clean energy programme aimed at creating a commercial hydrogen supply chain between Oman and the Netherlands, Fuel Cell Works reported.
The project brings together several partners, including Sohar Port and Freezone, Asyad Group, German University of Technology in Oman and Holland Hydrogen Hub, along with Dutch industrial and logistics stakeholders.
The study will assess shipping routes, logistics costs, port infrastructure and supply chain requirements needed to transport green hydrogen and its derivatives from Oman to European markets. It will also evaluate the most efficient form for exports, including ammonia, liquid hydrogen and other hydrogen carriers, based on commercial viability and infrastructure readiness.
The initiative reflects Oman’s broader strategy to establish itself as a leading exporter of renewable hydrogen. The country is seeking to leverage its abundant solar and wind resources, strategic location and modern port infrastructure to serve growing demand for low-carbon energy in Europe and Asia.
Speaking at the summit, Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi said international cooperation will be critical for expanding global hydrogen trade. He emphasised the need for countries to coordinate infrastructure development and regulatory frameworks to support the transition to lower-carbon energy systems and achieve long-term climate goals.
During the event, Omani officials also held discussions with European infrastructure operators and industrial groups. Talks with Boudewijn Siemons focused on hydrogen imports, renewable energy development, electricity grid connectivity and the future role of the Port of Rotterdam as a major gateway for hydrogen entering Europe.
The discussions explored the possibility of creating a direct hydrogen corridor linking Oman and Rotterdam, which could become a key route for supplying European industries as demand for clean hydrogen rises during the coming decade.
The Omani delegation also met representatives of the Port of Vlissingen and several European energy companies to discuss hydrogen storage facilities, import terminals and logistics networks that could support Europe’s emerging hydrogen infrastructure.
In separate meetings, the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research and Omani officials discussed carbon capture technologies, hydrogen certification systems and research collaboration related to low-carbon industrial development. Certification standards are expected to play a crucial role in future hydrogen trade as Europe introduces stricter requirements on emissions and renewable energy sourcing.
Oman also participated in discussions with partners from Germany, Japan and the Netherlands under the Liquid Hydrogen Corridor Initiative, examining future shipping routes that could connect major global hydrogen consumers with production centres in Oman.
The latest developments highlight the rapid evolution of the hydrogen industry from pilot projects to large-scale international trade networks. As Europe is expected to become one of the world’s largest hydrogen import markets during the 2030s, Oman is positioning itself to secure a significant role in the emerging global green hydrogen economy.
