Oman’s OQ Gas Networks (OQGN), the country’s natural gas network operator, plans to build a dedicated hydrogen pipeline by 2030, supporting the sultanate’s strategy to expand its renewables sector.
According to Oman Daily Observer, citing OQGN’s 2024 annual report, funding approval for the 300–400 km project is anticipated by 2027.
OQGN will adopt a phased development approach, initially focusing on regional pipelines that will eventually expand into a nationwide hydrogen network.
“By 2030, the company expects 300–400 km of hydrogen pipelines to be built, with the final investment decision expected by 2027,” the report stated.
The pipeline will support eight green hydrogen consortiums currently developing projects in Al Wusta and Dhofar. OQGN is also collaborating with state-run Hydrom on the technical design of the system.
In addition, OQGN plans to establish a carbon dioxide (CO₂) transport network, linking emission sources to storage and utilisation sites. Captured CO₂ will either be stored underground for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects or used as feedstock in industries such as fertiliser production, desalination, and enhanced oil recovery.
Oman has announced several hydrogen initiatives this year. The HyDuqm green hydrogen project—led by France’s Engie and South Korea’s Posco—is expected to attract $7–8 billion in investment.
Earlier this month, Oman also signed an agreement to develop a liquefied hydrogen export corridor to Europe, an initiative first revealed at COP28 in Dubai in 2023.
(Source: agbi.com)
