Electric Natural Gas Project For Oman

TES and OQAE Alternative Energy have entered in a Joint Study Agreement to assess the development of an electric natural gas (e-NG) facility in Oman. Oman aims to produce 1 MTPA of green hydrogen by 2030. Its renewable resources, in particular wind and solar, combined with a one-stop-shop implementation framework under Hydrom’s directive, gives it great potential for green hydrogen production.

e-NG is a green hydrogen-based molecule chemically identical to natural gas and obtained by combining, through a methanation process (called Sabatier), green hydrogen with carbon dioxide, producing green methane. It can leverage existing infrastructure for liquefaction, regasification, transportation, and storage and can be a drop-in solution for industrial usage gradually replacing natural gas. TES co-founded the global e-NG Coalition in March 2024 with TotalEnergies, Engie, Sempra Infrastructure, Mitsubishi Corporation, Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas, and Toho Gas.

“This agreement with OQAE underscores our dedication to advancing the global energy transition and strengthens our commitment and ongoing activities in the Middle East. By harnessing the expertise of OQAE we are enabling the production of green hydrogen at an industrial scale, making e-fuels accessible and cost-effective.” said Marco Alverà, chief executive officer (CEO) and co-founder of TES.

“At OQ, we are committed to advancing Oman’s energy transition through building partnerships, creating innovative solutions, and implementing sustainable practices,” said Najla Al Jamali, CEO of OQ alternative energy. “This collaboration marks our dedication to innovation, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy. Collaborating on the study helps us move forward to identify additional downstream opportunities and vectors to diversify markets for green hydrogen.”