The Sultanate of Oman is moving forward with plans to construct a 400-kilometer (248-mile) pipeline network designed to transport green hydrogen from production sites to industrial hubs and export terminals, government officials confirmed this week.

The infrastructure project is a cornerstone of Oman’s broader strategy to become a global leader in renewable energy. 

According to Mohsin bin Hamad al-Hadhrami, under-secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, the network will provide the essential links between production zones in Al Duqm and Salalah and the country’s major ports.

In a recent interview with The Energy Year, Al-Hadhrami emphasized that the initiative extends beyond domestic logistics, aiming to strengthen regional energy security and economic integration across the Gulf.

"Interconnection improves efficiency and enables the exchange of reserve capacity," Al-Hadhrami said. "It also paves the way for Oman to export surplus electricity and green hydrogen to regional and global markets."

OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) has been tapped to lead the development of the network. Beyond the hydrogen infrastructure, OQGN is also planning dedicated pipelines for carbon dioxide. 

These will support the nation’s Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) strategy, a key component of Oman’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

The pipeline project arrives as Oman aggressively expands its green energy portfolio. The Sultanate currently has seven major hydrogen projects under development, aiming for a collective production capacity of approximately 1 million tonnes per year by 2030.

Government officials noted that the project is being supported by new regulatory and financial frameworks designed to ensure an orderly transition to clean energy. By investing in large-scale infrastructure now, Oman intends to position itself as a primary supplier for the growing international demand for carbon-neutral fuels.