Oman, Netherlands, and Germany Establish First Hydrogen Import Corridor

2025-04-17 green

Amsterdam, Thursday, 17 April 2025.
The world’s first hydrogen import corridor will link Oman to the Netherlands and Germany, promoting renewable energy through liquid hydrogen import, beginning operations by 2029.

Groundbreaking Partnership

On April 15, 2025, eleven key stakeholders, including Tata Steel Nederland, Port of Amsterdam, and Oman’s green hydrogen company Hydrom, signed a historic Joint Development Agreement during the state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman to the Netherlands [1][2]. The agreement establishes a pioneering commercial-scale corridor for RFNBO-compliant (Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin) liquid hydrogen, connecting the Port of Duqm in Oman to strategic European destinations [3].

Technical Innovation and Infrastructure

The project incorporates cutting-edge technological solutions, notably ECOLOG’s advanced vessel design that achieves net-zero boil-off, eliminating cargo loss during marine transportation [4]. The development encompasses three crucial components: a centralized liquefaction and export facility at Duqm port, comprehensive pricing and delivery negotiations for the Amsterdam region and Germany, and the establishment of dedicated infrastructure including export and import facilities across all participating ports [5].

Strategic Economic and Environmental Impact

Hans van den Berg, CEO of Tata Steel Netherlands, emphasized the project’s role in developing a sustainable economy, stating that it will contribute to both their production process sustainability and the creation of a new ecosystem [6]. The Dutch Minister for Climate and Green Growth, Sophie Hermans, characterized the agreement as ‘a milestone’ for clean energy ambitions, while Omani Minister of Energy and Minerals, H.E. Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, highlighted Oman’s commitment to leading the global green hydrogen economy [7].

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Hydrogen Corridor