Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals has reinforced the Sultanate’s growing role in the global hydrogen economy by participating in the recently concluded “Asian Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition” in Sydney. Mohsin bin Hamad al Hadhrami, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, led the delegation, reaffirming Oman’s commitment to clean energy transition and its ambition to emerge as a leading international hub for green hydrogen.
“Oman’s active participation in the Asian Hydrogen Summit highlights the country’s determination to build strategic partnerships, attract investment and develop national capabilities. It reinforces Oman’s positioning as a global clean energy hub and supports its broader goals for sustainable economic transformation,” reported the Oman Daily Observer.
During the “Asian Hydrogen Summit and Exhibition,” Al Hadhrami delivered the keynote address, outlining Oman’s national strategy to advance a large-scale hydrogen industry. The senior official further highlighted the Gulf country’s expanding portfolio of green hydrogen projects, backed by pacts with local and international developers.
Al Hadhrami’s remarks also detailed the ongoing regulatory and investment reforms, including streamlined permitting, massive infrastructure planning and targeted incentives designed to attract global investors.
The keynote, delivered by Al Hadhrami, also stressed the need to stimulate demand and accelerate the growth of a sustainable and competitive hydrogen economy, as he shed light upon the importance of international collaboration, alignment of global standards and the development of hydrogen trade corridors.
The Omani delegation held several high-level meetings with global institutions and companies to explore likely cooperation in project development, financing and technical exchange. The Sultanate’s discussions with the Australian government and the country’s Trade and Investment Commission further provided insights into Australia’s plans to build green hydrogen capacity of up to one gigawatt by 2028, supported by funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
The delegation met Chair of the Australian Hydrogen Council Dr Fiona Simon and exchanged views on decarbonisation pathways, regulatory frameworks and opportunities to scale hydrogen applications across key industries. Last but not least, the team visited the Hysata headquarters and its Port Kembla facility, where they reviewed advancements in electrolysis technologies and examined the progress of pilot hydrogen projects, further strengthening technical collaboration-related avenues.