Oman Plans 248-Mile Green Hydrogen Pipeline Network

Oman is planning a 248-mile hydrogen pipeline network to connect green hydrogen production sites with industrial hubs and export terminals as part of its long-term clean energy strategy.

(P&GJ) — Oman is planning a roughly 400-kilometer (248-mile) pipeline network to transport green hydrogen from production sites to industrial hubs and export terminals across the country, government officials said.

The proposed hydrogen pipeline system is a central component of Oman’s strategy to develop a large-scale green hydrogen sector and expand regional energy connectivity, according to Eng. Mohsin bin Hamad al Hadhrami, undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.

“Oman attaches great importance to strengthening regional interconnections in electricity, gas and hydrogen, viewing them as key pillars of energy security and economic integration in the Gulf,” Al Hadhrami said. “Interconnection improves efficiency and enables the exchange of reserve capacity, while also paving the way for Oman to export surplus electricity and green hydrogen to regional and global markets.”

Development of the 400-km (248-mile) hydrogen pipeline network is being led by OQ Gas Networks, Al Hadhrami said. The system is expected to link green hydrogen production zones in Al Duqm and Salalah with industrial centers and export ports.

In parallel, OQ Gas Networks is also planning dedicated carbon dioxide pipelines to support Oman’s carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) strategy.

“These efforts fall within the regulatory and financial frameworks established to support an orderly transition to clean energy and carbon neutrality by 2050, while reinforcing regional cooperation in renewable energy and infrastructure development,” Al Hadhrami said.

Oman is advancing a portfolio of seven major green hydrogen projects, with combined production capacity targeted at about 1 million metric tons per year by 2030, according to government officials.