Masdar and Etihad Rail have signed an MoU to explore rail-based transport solutions for the UAE’s green hydrogen value chain. The partnership will assess opportunities to use Etihad Rail’s national network to move feedstocks and products such as hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel.

The agreement, signed during the Global Rail Transport and Infrastructure Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, supports efforts to build a nationwide logistics backbone for low-carbon fuels. It aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Low-Carbon Hydrogen Policy and the UAE’s National Hydrogen Strategy 2050, which aim to position the country as a leading producer and exporter of low-emission hydrogen.

Masdar targets becoming a major global producer of green hydrogen and derivatives by 2030, while Etihad Rail is expanding freight operations across the UAE, with passenger services expected to launch in 2026.