Oman is set to advance its green hydrogen industry with a specialised workshop scheduled for October 6, 2026, organised by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in partnership with the country’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals. The virtual event aims to address key challenges facing the global green hydrogen sector, including cost, technology, market development, and policy frameworks.
Green hydrogen, produced using renewable energy, is viewed as critical for decarbonising industries that are difficult to electrify, such as heavy industry, shipping, aviation, and long-duration energy storage. However, it remains more expensive than conventional grey hydrogen, with production costs estimated by IRENA to range between $3 and $6 per kilogram, compared to $1 to $2 per kilogram for traditional methods.
The workshop will focus on global progress in green hydrogen and its derivative products, such as ammonia, methanol, and synthetic jet fuel, placing particular emphasis on enhancing competitiveness in target sectors. This effort is crucial as project developers worldwide work to translate ambitious pipelines into financially viable investments and secure offtake agreements.
Oman’s natural advantages—abundant solar and wind resources, extensive development land, and established industrial and maritime infrastructure—position the country to become a leading green hydrogen producer. The national green hydrogen programme, coordinated by Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom), has seven projects underway that aim to produce a combined total of approximately one million tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually by 2030. However, two previously awarded projects were cancelled by mutual agreement due to shifting global market conditions.
In response to market dynamics, Oman is intensifying efforts to boost competitiveness through increased domestic use and industrial integration. Hydrom is advancing a strategy that incorporates hydrogen into a broader industrial ecosystem, linking renewable power generation, battery storage, green ammonia production, low-carbon fuels, and downstream industries such as iron and steel manufacturing. This approach is designed to cultivate local demand alongside export opportunities.
One notable project under development is ACME’s facility in Duqm, which has entered the implementation phase. Its initial stage targets an annual production of 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia, with plans to significantly expand hydrogen and ammonia output in later phases.
As global economies transition towards lower-carbon energy sources, Oman’s green hydrogen initiatives, supported by international collaboration and focused policy development, are positioned to play a significant role in meeting emerging energy and industrial needs.