Oman weighs options for hydrogen infrastructure
The country is evaluating the viability of new hydrogen pipelines, repurposing existing networks, transporting finished products and long-duration storage
Oman is gearing up its efforts to attract international investment into developing hydrogen hubs in the country—including an extension of its bid submission deadline for its first site auction for green hydrogen projects to 15 March. But the cost and feasibility of transportation and storage infrastructure could hinder Omani ambitions to be a major exporter of the fuel. State-affiliated logistics company Asyad has recently published a report that evaluates the country’s options for hydrogen infrastructure, including pipelines and underground storage. $3bn – Estimated cost of new hydrogen pipelines Oman has high renewable energy potential in its south and east, where the ports of Duqm
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