First
Hydrogen Refueling Station Launched in Oman

Muscat, 24 Feb
(ONA) — The first hydrogen refuelling station in the Sultanate of Oman was launched
today by Oman Shell. The move
comes as part of Oman Shell’s drive towards advancing sustainable mobility in the
nation.The launching event was held under the auspices of Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals. 

Strategically
positioned near Muscat International Airport, this state-of-the-art hydrogen refuelling
station is the Sultanate of Oman’s first green hydrogen production facility,
integrating hydrogen refuelling, electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging, and
conventional fuelling options into a single fuelling hub.

Built with
electrolysis technology powered by solar energy, the station will produce up to
130 kg of green hydrogen per day. In addition to providing an alternative fuel
source, it supports Oman’s Vision 2040 and its Net Zero 2050 goals by fostering
low-carbon mobility solutions.

Eng. Salim
Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, highlighted the national
importance of the initiative: “The launch of the Sultanate of Oman’s first
green hydrogen service station marks a pivotal milestone in our nation’s journey
toward sustainability and energy diversification. This initiative reflects our
commitment to implementing His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s vision to
position Oman as a key player in green hydrogen and a step towards achieving
Net Zero by 2050. By integrating renewable energy, onsite hydrogen production,
and advanced mobility solutions, this project demonstrates the potential of
hydrogen ecosystems in attracting investment and supporting future technologies.”

On his turn,
Walid Hadi, Oman Shell’s VP and Country Chairman, emphasized the project’s
contribution to Oman’s sustainability journey: “The Green Hydrogen for Mobility
project underscores Oman Shell’s commitment to sustainable innovation in Oman.”

Eng. Badr
Mohammed Al Nadabi, CEO of Mwasalat, stated: “At Mwasalat, we believe that the
future of transportation lies in sustainability, innovation, and the
integration of smart, eco-friendly solutions. The launch of Oman’s first
hydrogen fueling station marks a significant step in our journey toward
sustainable mobility, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to a greener future.
In collaboration with Oman Shell and Nama Power and Water Procurement Company,
we are introducing 15 hydrogen-powered vehicles for premium transport, a
milestone in achieving Oman Vision 2040 and the Net Zero 2050 goals.”

Further, Ahmed
Salem Al Abri, CEO of Nama Power and Water Procurement, added: “Nama for Power
and Water Procurement will provide a total of 7,000 International Renewable
Energy Certificates (I-REC) to Oman Shell over the next five years until 2029,
at a rate of 1,400 certificates annually. Additionally, 250,000 I-REC(E)
certificates have been sold to the local market so far, and more than 3 million
I-REC(E) certificates will be issued in 2025.”

Moreover, Dr.
Mohammed Mahmoud Al Balushi, CEO of Shell Oman Marketing said: “At Shell Oman
Marketing, we recognize that the future of mobility lies in innovation,
sustainability, and collaboration. The launch of Oman’s first green hydrogen refuelling
station is more than just an infrastructure milestone — it’s proof of our
commitment to Oman’s energy transition journey. By integrating green hydrogen
into Oman’s mobility sector, we are not only introducing an alternative fuel
source but also setting the technology foundation for a more resilient,
low-carbon transport ecosystem.”

—Ends/AG