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Hydrom advances Oman’s green H2 strategy with launch of third auction round for lands in Duqm

The Sultanate of Oman has launched its third green H2 auction round, marking a new chapter in its strategy to become a leading global hub for green H2 production and export. Designed and orchestrated by Hydrom, the third auction offers innovative and flexible opportunities for qualified developers to invest in Oman's fast-growing H2 ecosystem and participate in building a competitive and scalable global green H2 economy.

Building on the success of previous auction rounds, the third round incorporates lessons learned to optimize bidder participation and enhance competitiveness. A land block of up to 300 square kilometers has been offered in Duqm, inviting proposals for projects covering a minimum of 100 square kilometers. Bidders will have flexibility in defining their project footprint within the block, enabling tailored configurations that align with individual development strategies and market requirements. Bidders will benefit from an extended preparation period of nine months from the launch of the Request for Qualification (RFQ) to the bid submission deadline, providing ample time for comprehensive project planning. In addition to producing green H2 and its derivatives, developers may also explore the sale of surplus renewable electricity to the national grid, subject to regulatory approvals, maximizing project value and integration into Oman's wider energy transition framework.

Developers participating in the third round will benefit from Oman's strong competitive advantages, including access to common-use infrastructure, a stable regulatory framework, and strategic proximity to key demand centers in Europe and Asia. Oman's comprehensive energy transition efforts also include the development of a dedicated 2,000-kilometer H2 pipeline as well as the establishment of the world's first liquid H2 export corridor linking Oman to the Netherlands and Germany and onwards to Europe.

Oman's has awarded eight large-scale green H2 projects in Duqm and Dhofar through two previous rounds, securing over $49 B in investment commitments targeting a combined production capacity of over 1 MMtpy of green H2 by 2030. These projects, powered by more than 30 GW of renewable energy, position Oman among the most advanced and investment-ready H2 ecosystems globally.