Oman and the Netherlands Take Bold Step in Green Energy: Liquid Hydrogen Corridor in the Works
Oman and the Netherlands have signed a landmark agreement to establish the world’s first commercial-scale liquid hydrogen corridor. The Joint Development Agreement (JDA), signed during Sultan Haitham bin Tariq’s official visit to the Netherlands, aims to strengthen Oman’s position as a global hub for green hydrogen production. Under the agreement, RFNBO-compliant liquid hydrogen will be transported safely from Oman’s Duqm Port to Amsterdam and then to logistics centers in Germany.
The project will involve the construction of the world’s largest liquefaction, storage, and export terminal at Duqm Port. Oman’s hydrogen master planner, Hydrom, will oversee the alignment of production processes with national plans. OQ will lead the construction of liquefaction infrastructure and related facilities, while ECOLOG will deploy specialized vessels to carry the hydrogen to Europe. Once in Amsterdam, the hydrogen will be regasified and distributed to industry through pipelines, railways, and canal systems.
This partnership holds strategic importance not only for the energy sector but also for Oman’s broader goals of economic diversification, infrastructure development, and job creation. Oman is already engaged in hydrogen projects with 22 international consortia and is preparing to launch its third land allocation round for new investors. From a European perspective, the corridor enhances energy security and supports sustainability goals.
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