The 2025 edition of the Green Hydrogen Summit Oman (GHSO) opened under the theme “Bridging Gaps, Driving Action.”

Organised by Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and in partnership with Hydrom, the Summit served as a platform for a sector update that confirms Oman’s transition from strategy to execution.

While international market conditions continue to reshape developer expectations, Oman’s achievements to date signal a decisive, impact-driven commitment that positions the nation as a credible first-mover in the global hydrogen economy.

Opening the Summit, Salim Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, said: “The Green Hydrogen Summit Oman 2025 reflects our ongoing efforts to strengthen energy security at home and abroad, and to position Oman as a central hub for the development of low-carbon hydrogen industries. Over the past years, we have worked to build clear policies and strong regulatory foundations that can support this sector as it grows and adapts to global market realities. Our approach has always been rooted in the responsible use of our natural resources and in creating lasting economic value across the supply chain.”

He added: “Oman’s progress in energy has always been about turning challenges into opportunities. What began decades ago with the use of associated gas became a cornerstone of the global energy system. Today, we are seeing a similar evolution in renewables such as solar and wind, which are now among the fastest-growing energy technologies in the world. The same spirit drives our work in hydrogen. Together with our partners, we are addressing technical and financial challenges, building the infrastructure, and establishing national companies capable of leading this transition and enhancing Oman’s competitiveness in clean-fuel production and exports.”

Delivering the Summit’s opening keynote, Abdulaziz Al Shidhani, Managing Director of Hydrom, outlined how Oman’s green-hydrogen framework, built around clear policy, structured land allocation, and defined investment mechanisms, has evolved into an integrated national programme.

Less than three years after setting the framework for a new energy industry, Oman’s green-hydrogen programme has entered a phase of coordinated execution, linking projects, infrastructure, and regulation within one ecosystem built for scale and long-term competitiveness.

Today, seven developments, representing a combined production capacity of one million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030,are progressing through defined milestones, while two projects were concluded by mutual agreement following developer reassessment in response to market dynamics.

Within this portfolio, the ACME Duqm Project represents a defining milestone as Oman’s first large-scale green hydrogen development to reach construction.

Designed as a three-phased development, its first phase is now under construction, targeting 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia and 17,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per annum by 2027.

Phases 2 and 3 will scale production significantly, with the full development targeting over 150,000 tonnes of green hydrogen and 800,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually.

With investment deployed, equipment ordered, and construction in progress, the project stands as tangible proof of Oman’s shift from strategy to implementation.

Beyond individual projects, Abdulaziz Al Shidhani emphasised that Oman’s green hydrogen journey is guided by a long-term national vision that resolves what he described as the“competitive trilemma”of global hydrogen production, balancing cost, execution, and market proximity.

He underscored that, “While most markets are working to solve for two, Oman is building for all three. Our renewable resources deliver cost advantage, our governance and infrastructure bring execution certainty, and our geographic position connects us directly to key demand centres. This combination defines Oman’s strength and ensures that progress translates into real, lasting competitiveness.”

As Oman strengthens its international reach, equal focus is being placed on shaping domestic demand pathways that will complete the value chain.

Hydrom is working with partners to advance new industrial uses of hydrogen across green steel, hydrogen-based fuels, and heavy mobility sectors that will form the backbone of future local offtake.

A double-sided auction mechanism is also under study to connect domestic producers with emerging industrial consumers and establish price discovery within the national market.

The third auction round marks the continuation of Oman’s phased approach to developing its green hydrogen portfolio.

With more than 130 companies registered, the process serves as a test of market depth under the current global conditions, while maintaining the transparency and structure that define Oman’s model.

Furthermore, the incentive measures announced earlier this year, valued at $3.6 billion across the sector, were introduced to reflect lessons from previous rounds and to improve the financial resilience of early-stage projects.

Taken together with the regulatory framework, land allocation system, and growing local supply capabilities, these elements indicate a sector moving forward with confidence.

Al Shidhani concluded that Oman is entering a stage where progress is reinforcing itself. “With projects advancing, infrastructure in motion, and new sources of demand emerging, the system is beginning to operate in full. Our priority now is to sustain this balance and ensure that every part of the value chain contributes to a market built to endure and grow.”

In its fourth edition, the summit brings together senior government officials, chief executives, and global energy leaders, alongside international representatives and institutions.

Over three days, the technical programme will explore the latest advancements in hydrogen production, storage, transport, and industrial applications.

Sessions will examine international case studies, evolving business models, certification standards, and regulatory frameworks, while also highlighting progress in Oman’s hydrogen projects in Duqm and Dhofar and the growing opportunities for integration between renewable energy and digital technologies.

Organised with the participation of leading energy and hydrogen partners and sponsors, the Summit also features an exhibition showcasing the latest global innovations and technologies across the hydrogen value chain, offering participants an opportunity to engage directly with the companies shaping the future of this emerging industry. -TradeArabia News Service