Energy Oman seeks to upgrade gas pipeline to transport hydrogen By Pramod Kumar September 21, 2022, 5:27 AM Creative Commons Al Abdali said that the company has started testing the network for its readiness to transport hydrogen Oman will repurpose its gas pipeline system to transport green hydrogen, the Oman Daily Observer reported, citing OQ Gas Networks managing director Mansoor Ali Al Abdali. The aim is to quickly tap the significant business and growth opportunities when green hydrogen projects materialise in the Gulf state. OQ Gas Networks, the monopoly operator of the country’s 4,000-kilometre-long gas pipeline system, is expected to be at the forefront of supplying blue or green hydrogen to customers. Al Abdali said that the company has started testing the network for its readiness to transport hydrogen. Earlier this month, UK-based energy services provider Petrofac signed a memorandum of understanding with Oman Hydrogen Centre to collaborate in developing capabilities for Oman’s renewable energy sector. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
