Hydrom and thyssenkrupp nucera collaborate on Oman’s green hydrogen expansion
Author: PPD Team Date: December 16, 2024
Author: PPD Team Date: December 16, 2024
Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom) and thyssenkrupp nucera have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance Oman’s green hydrogen sector.
The partnership will focus on exploring localisation opportunities and establishing service hubs for water electrolysers to support hydrogen production.
Hydrom, the national orchestrator of Oman’s green hydrogen strategy, has designated over 2,300 square kilometres for large-scale green hydrogen projects. The company aims to build an integrated hydrogen ecosystem through strategic collaborations and market analysis.
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