Hydrom, an entity responsible for orchestrating Oman’s green hydrogen development, has launched a two-week Ecosystem Readiness Lab aimed at advancing national plans to achieve its 2030 green hydrogen production target to produce over 1 million mtpa.
According to organisers, the multi-sector lab, which is being carried out in cooperation with the Oman Vision 2040 unit and the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, will assess the preparedness of the country’s infrastructure within five critical streams, developing a roadmap to achieve Oman’s green hydrogen goals, it was shared.
“The Ecosystem Readiness Lab is not just about preparing our infrastructure; it is about forging a unified, forward-looking strategy that aligns every sector of our economy towards a sustainable and prosperous future,” said HE Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, the Minister of Energy and Minerals and Chairman of Hydrom.
Divided into five workstreams, the organisers explained that the aim is to produce a comprehensive roadmap with detailed sectoral work plans, timelines, and resource requirements, to ensure measurability, accountability and transparency in tracking progress.
The first workstream will focus on the construction and engineering sector, assessing the capacity and readiness of local firms to undertake large-scale green hydrogen projects while identifying gaps and exploring potential collaborations.
The second will examine the current and future needs of skilled labor including identifying programs to upskill the national workforce, with the third workstream set to evaluate the existing regulatory framework particularly in the area of permits.
This session will examine methods to streamline processes and eliminate bottlenecks to facilitate timely project execution through a one-stop-shop approach.
The logistics sector’s infrastructural and operational needs, will be the focus of the fourth stream, ensuring that Oman’s ports, transportation networks, and supply chains are fully-equipped to support green hydrogen production and exports.
Local content will be examined in the fifth stream, exploring opportunities across sectors, and identifying ways to maximise the involvement of local businesses across the green hydrogen value chain, as well as foster innovation and drive investment within the alternative energy sector.
“These lab sessions are more than just a strategic exercise; they represent a significant step forward in ensuring that Oman’s transition to green hydrogen is both inclusive and transformative,” said Abdulaziz Al Shidhani, Managing Director of Hydrom.
“As we move towards our goal of producing over 1 million mtpa by 2030, our focus is on ensuring that every aspect of the ecosystem is fully prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead, laying the groundwork for long-term economic resilience for Oman.”