The World’s First Liquid Hydrogen Corridor to Connect Oman, Netherlands, and Germany

A joint development agreement (JDA) has been signed to establish the “world’s first” liquid hydrogen corridor, connecting Oman, the Netherlands, and Germany.

Eleven parties, including Oman’s national green hydrogen orchestrator Hydrom, Oman’s energy group OQ, Dutch steel producer Tata Steel, German logistics and transportation company Hamburger Hafen und Logistik, and Dutch company Hynetwork, have come together to make this groundbreaking project a reality.

Key Components of the Agreement

The agreement includes the development of a centralized liquefaction, storage, and export facility at the Port of Duqm in Oman, discussions on pricing and delivery of liquid hydrogen to offtakers in the Netherlands and Germany, and the development of dedicated infrastructure throughout the corridor.

Significance of the Project

Sophie Hermans, the Dutch Minister for Climate and Green Growth, emphasized the importance of this agreement in advancing clean energy goals and creating a sustainable energy pathway. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Oman’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, highlighted Oman’s commitment to playing a leading role in the global green hydrogen economy.

Continued Partnerships for Sustainable Energy

This JDA builds on the existing partnership between Hydrom, the Omani Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Port of Amsterdam, ECOLOG, and EnBW for the development of the liquid hydrogen corridor. During COP28 in Dubai in 2023, further agreements were signed to strengthen the liquid hydrogen supply chain from Oman to Europe.