The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of the Sultanate of Oman (Ministry) and the Consortium comprising HIF EMEA GmbH (HIF), Acciona Nordex Green Hydrogen S.L. (ANGH), and Al Meera Investments today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore and advance the development of a low-carbon e-Methanol supply and bunkering hub in Oman, in the Governorate of Dhofar. This strategic collaboration aligns with Oman Vision 2040 and the Sultanate’s Logistics Strategy (SOLS 2050), supporting Oman’s national decarbonisation targets and positioning Oman as a pre-eminent green maritime and bunkering hub in the Middle East.

Under the MoU, the parties will jointly assess the technical, regulatory, and commercial framework required to establish a large-scale e-Methanol facility leveraging Oman’s abundant renewable energy resources and strategic coastal infrastructure.

The Consortium will lead feasibility and techno-economic studies, exploring the bunkering and the export for e-Methanol produced in Dhofar region, based on the integration of wind and solar energy for green hydrogen production, CO₂ capture and supply from industrial or biogenic sources, and downstream conversion to e-Methanol. The Ministry will facilitate engagement with Omani authorities and stakeholders to enable regulatory frameworks, land allocation, and exploring incentives for the project.

The initiative directly supports the global maritime sector’s decarbonisation through the use of e-Methanol as a clean, drop-in fuel for ships and other transport modes. It also contributes to the local economy and employment by evaluating opportunities for local manufacturing, including renewable infrastructure.

'This collaboration with the world leaders in e-Fuels marks a significant step towards achieving Oman’s zero-carbon ambitions and establishing the Sultanate as a leader in green maritime solutions and the e-Fuels major hub in the region' said H.E. Said bin Hamoud bin Said Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of Oman.

Thorsten Herdan, CEO of HIF EMEA GmbH, says: 'HIF Global brings proven e-Fuels expertise with over three years of operational experience. Together with our consortium partners, we are proud to support Oman’s vision to lead in sustainable transport and energy.'