Oman
Launches 3rd Auction Round for Lands of Green Hydrogen Projects in
Duqm
Muscat,
30 Apr (ONA) — The Sultanate of Oman has launched its third green hydrogen
auction round, marking a new chapter in its strategy to become a leading global
hub for green hydrogen production and export.
Designed
and orchestrated by Hydrom, the third auction offers innovative and flexible
opportunities for qualified developers to invest in Oman’s fast-growing
hydrogen ecosystem and participate in building a competitive and scalable
global green hydrogen economy.
Building
on the success of previous auction rounds, the third round incorporates lessons
learned to optimize bidder participation and enhance competitiveness. A land
block of up to300 square kilometers has been offered in Duqm, inviting proposals
for projects covering a minimum of 100 square kilometers.
Bidders
will have flexibility in defining their project footprint within the block, enabling
tailored configurations that align with individual development strategies and
market requirements. Bidders will benefit from an extended preparation period
of nine months from the launch of the Request for Qualification (RFQ) to the
bid submission deadline, providing ample time for comprehensive project
planning.
In
addition to producing green hydrogen and its derivatives, developers may also
explore the sale of surplus renewable electricity to the national grid, subject
to regulatory approvals, maximizing project value and integration into Oman’s
wider energy transition framework.
Eng.
Abdulaziz Said Al Shidhani, Managing Director of Hydrom, said: “Oman’s
green hydrogen sector has moved from ambition to structured delivery. Through an
integrated approach that combines land allocation, common-use infrastructure,
regulatory frameworks, and export corridors, we are building an
investment-ready ecosystem that enables scalable, bankable projects. The strong
market response to our earlier auctions reflects a growing demand for credible,
delivery-focused solutions. With Round 3, we are expanding this platform to
create greater opportunities for a broader pool of serious developers,
maintaining our commitment to meet global energy transition priorities.”
Developers
participating in the third round will benefit from Oman’s strong competitive
advantages, including access to common-use infrastructure, a stable regulatory
framework, and strategic proximity to key demand centers in Europe and Asia.
Oman’s comprehensive energy transition efforts also include the development of
a dedicated2,000-kilometer hydrogen pipelineas well as the
establishment of the world’s firstliquid hydrogen export
corridorlinking Oman to the Netherlands and Germany and onwards to Europe.
Oman’s
green hydrogen sector is a cornerstone of its commitment to
achievingnet-zero carbon emissions by 2050and securing at
least30% of its power mix from renewables by 2030. To date, Oman has awarded
eight large-scale green hydrogen projects in Duqm and Dhofar through two
previous rounds, securing overUSD 49 billionin investment
commitments targeting a combined production capacity of over1 million
tons per annumof green hydrogen by 2030. These projects, powered by more
than30 GWof renewable energy, position Oman among the most advanced
and investment-ready hydrogen ecosystems globally.
The
auction process commenced recently with the release of the RFQ. Qualified bidders
will be invited to submit proposals in early 2026, with awards expected
thereafter.
—Ends/AG
