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🌍 Explore MENA's Hydrogen Leadership in Our Latest Report! The MENA region is emerging as a global leader in hydrogen, driven by its vast renewable energy resources, expertise in desalination, and major initiatives in countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt. With over 84 GW of solar and wind projects in development, MENA is set to become a key exporter of low-carbon hydrogen to Europe and Asia, accelerating the global energy transition. In preparation for the World Hydrogen MENA Congress, taking place in Dubai on 4–6 February, dive into our latest intelligence report, "Positioning MENA as a Global Hydrogen Export Hub", for an in-depth look at how the region is transforming into a green hydrogen powerhouse. 📖 What’s inside the report? ▪️Regional strategies for leveraging renewables and desalination for hydrogen production ▪️Insights into country-specific projects in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and more ▪️Major green hydrogen and ammonia export initiatives to Europe and Asia ▪️Government policies, incentives, and investments driving the transition ▪️The role of MENA’s 84 GW solar and wind pipeline in advancing hydrogen goals 📥 Download your copy today: https://lnkd.in/eF27CQAS --- Interested in attending World Hydrogen MENA? Find out more here >> https://lnkd.in/e4uuGXXJ Secure your place >> https://lnkd.in/eQpQSNr3 #WHMENA #WHL #WorldHydrogenMENA #WorldHydrogenLeaders #MENA #Hydrogen #CleanHydrogen #EnergyTransition #MarketReport #Intelligence

Saudi Arabia is taking another bold step toward a sustainable future with a planned $10 billion investment in low-carbon hydrogen through its Public Investment Fund (PIF). This move, driven by the newly formed subsidiary, Energy Solutions Company (ESC), marks a significant leap in the Kingdom’s quest to lead the world in hydrogen production. Reports from Bloomberg suggest that this investment, which could grow further based on global demand, aligns with Saudi Arabia's vision of producing 15% of the world’s blue hydrogen. ESC, a subsidiary of PIF, was previously involved in acquiring a 6% stake in Thyssenkrupp Nucera, a key player in electrolyser technology. With Cord Landsmann, a former Thyssenkrupp executive, at the helm, ESC is set to officially launch by the end of October. What’s exciting is that this initiative is part of a larger plan to position Saudi Arabia as a global hydrogen leader, following significant steps such as the $8.5 billion Neom Green Hydrogen Project and growing collaboration with key industry players like Saudi Aramco and ACWA Power. Beyond the $10 billion, ESC will also play a pivotal role in expanding the hydrogen landscape globally, further boosted by growing investments and partnerships across Europe and the Middle East. These developments reflect Saudi Arabia’s commitment to clean energy, leveraging its strategic location, investment power, and partnerships to drive innovation in green technology. With green hydrogen being a cornerstone of the future energy landscape, Saudi Arabia’s leadership is not just about economic growth but about pioneering sustainability for the world. #GreenEnergy #HydrogenRevolution #SaudiVision2030 #CleanFuture

🌍 UAE & Saudi Arabia: Leading the Green Hydrogen Revolution 🇦🇪🇸🇦 The UAE and Saudi Arabia are at the forefront of building a robust foundation for green hydrogen production and export, accelerating their shift towards clean energy and strengthening their global leadership in this sector. 🔑 Key Initiatives: ✅ The UAE is heavily investing in green hydrogen and ammonia, with projects like the Abu Dhabi Hydrogen Alliance, Masdar’s Clean Energy Projects, and the Fertiglobe plant. These investments align with the UAE National Hydrogen Strategy, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 🌱. ✅ Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) plans to produce 1 million tons of hydrogen annually by 2030, and ADNOC Group is producing 300,000 tons annually, with further investments up to $163 billion by 2050 🔋. ✅ Saudi Arabia is also pushing forward with major projects like NEOM, a $5 billion plant set to produce 650 tons of green hydrogen per day by 2025, as part of its Vision 2030 goals 🚀. Both nations aim to lead the global hydrogen economy, not only transforming their energy sectors but also positioning themselves as key exporters of green hydrogen and ammonia. With the global shift towards renewable energy, green hydrogen is expected to play a pivotal role in meeting future energy demands, especially in shipping and other high-emission sectors 🌿. #GCC #GreenEnergyGCC #GreenEnergyMiddleEast #HydrogenRevolution Saudi Arabia Green Energy Week 2025 Urbanscape Green Solutions Middle East EDF Renewables Middle East Saudi Green Initiative

Strategic alliance signed to propel Oman’s green hydrogen vision MUSCAT: A key player in Oman’s oil and gas sector, Seven Seas Petroleum LLC, in a landmark move towards a sustainable future, has officially partnered with Chinese electrolyser maker Sungrow Hydrogen to advance Oman’s green hydrogen capacity. This strategic alliance aligns with Oman’s ambitious 2030 target of producing one million tonnes of green hydrogen annually. The partnership was formalised in a ceremonial signing in Beijing by Harith al Suleimany, Executive Director of Seven Seas Petroleum, and Chaocai Peng, Chairman of Sungrow Hydrogen and attended by Nasser bin Mohammed al Busaidi, Oman’s Ambassador to China. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eh6YKcvJ Ministry of Energy and Minerals Seven Seas Petroleum LLC Sungrow Hydrogen Oman Vision 2040 رؤية عُمان Harith Al-Suleimany An Yangxi #GreenHydrogen #H2 #GreenHydrogenCapacity #CleanEnergy #LowCarbon #Renewables #China #Oman #OmanBiz

🌍 Egypt Unveils National Low Carbon Hydrogen Strategy 🌿 Egypt has launched its National Low Carbon Hydrogen Strategy, setting ambitious goals to become a major player in the global hydrogen market. Here’s a concise overview: 💼 Economic Impact: The strategy is projected to boost Egypt’s GDP by USD 10-18 billion and create up to 100,000 jobs by 2040. 🌱 Production Targets: Egypt aims to produce 1.5 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030, scaling up to 5.8 million tons by 2040. In a more ambitious scenario, production could reach 9.2 million tons by 2040. 💰 Investment: Up to USD 60 billion needed for developing renewable energy and hydrogen production facilities. Key Projects: 🌿 Fertiglobe has secured a EUR 397 million agreement to supply green ammonia from Egypt to Germany, covering 10% of Germany’s annual needs. 💧 Egypt is investing EGP 134.2 billion in seawater desalination to support hydrogen production, addressing water scarcity. 🤝 Funding Sources: The strategy includes finance from development banks, foreign investors, and government incentives. Partners include the EU’s Green Climate Fund and the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD). With this strategy, Egypt aims to capture 5-8% of the global hydrogen market by 2040, positioning itself as a key player in the clean energy transition. 🌟🔋 #HydrogenStrategy #GreenHydrogen #CleanEnergy #EgyptEnergy #RenewableEnergy #HydrogenEconomy #SustainableFuture #EnergyTransition #GlobalHydrogenMarket https://lnkd.in/gnsMcq98

SCZone signs 30 MoU to boost hydrogen sector in Egypt Chairman of Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority (SCZone), Walid Gamal El-Din, announced that the authority has signed 30 memoranda of understanding (MoUs), 14 of which are active, during a meeting with Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly. Among these, 12 framework agreements have been finalized, targeting an annual production capacity of 18 million tons and attracting $64 billion in investments. Another framework agreement is underway, expected to produce 1.3 million tons annually with $7.5 billion in investments. #egypt #suez #hydrogen #energy Read more: https://lnkd.in/djxe6kfc

Egypt's economic developments in the oil, gas, and green hydrogen sectors: 1.Green Hydrogen Initiatives :Egypt is rapidly advancing in the green hydrogen sector, signing seven MoUs with international developers that could lead to $40 billion in investments over the next decade. The projects, primarily located in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, are part of Egypt’s strategy to become a global green hydrogen hub. The initial phase is expected to see $12 billion invested, followed by a broader expansion in the coming years. 2. International Partnerships and Investment: BP has committed to investing $3.5 billion over the next three years to support Egypt's green hydrogen ambitions. This investment includes a multi-phase project aimed at producing and exporting green hydrogen to European markets. Egypt’s strategic location and renewable energy resources make it an attractive destination for such investments. 3. Challenges and Strategic Plans: While Egypt’s green hydrogen projects are promising, challenges such as currency volatility have made some investors cautious. The Egyptian government is preparing to release a national hydrogen strategy to provide clear guidelines and incentives, which is expected to boost investor confidence. https://lnkd.in/dZkDhChq

Green hydrogen and its derivative products offer a pathway for countries with strong renewable energy resources to deliver on increasing global energy demands. #Jordan has undertaken steps to accelerate its #emissionsreductions and grow its #cleanenergy capabilities. Further steps can be taken to tap into the #greenhydrogen market and play a growing role in the emerging global #hydrogeneconomy. Of course, challenges hindering a rapid scaling of green hydrogen exist, including sufficient green hydrogen value chains and transport infrastructure. To support Jordan in overcoming these challenges, #LYNX is pleased to partner with the EBRD and #AmbitAdvisory on organizing a series of roundtable discussions among and between relevant stakeholders in Jordan to share information and jointly build capacities and pathways to scale green hydrogen. Building on the work of #lynxforum in Egypt to enhance public/private dialogue on economic policy developments and initiatives, our objective is to raise awareness among stakeholders on the importance of green hydrogen for the Jordanian energy sectors, share knowledge on key trends and developments in the green hydrogen sector, support capacity building to develop and implement regulations that create an enabling environment for Jordan's green hydrogen industry, and achieve the country's green hydrogen potential! For more information, reach out to LYNX's Senior Economic Policy Analyst for Energy Affairs Ibrahim Hammam or by email to ihammam@lynxegypt.com.

💚 Oman is going green hydrogen 💰 The nation anticipates investing between $40 to $60 billion in the next five years in order to meet green #hydrogen production target around 1 million tons per year by 2030. 🏗️The plan includes constructing new hydrogen pipelines, transmission networks, and specialized storage facilities. This strategic development is managed by Hydrom Oman's newly launched entity 'InfraCo'. 🌿This strategic move is expected to accelerate the nation's journey towards #netzero by 2050. ➡ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dnjyM7Ga #RenewableEnergy #GreenHydrogen #EnergyTransition #NetZero

Petroleum Min.: Egypt is qualified to be a global leader in renewable energy field