United Arab Emirates Hydrogen Market Opportunities
The UAE is positioning itself as a hub for low-carbon energy. In July 2023, the UAE government approved a national hydrogen strategy. The UAE aims to produce 1.4 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2031 and 15 million tons by 2050.
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is building a low-carbon ammonia production facility at the Ta’ziz industrial ecosystem and chemicals hub in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, with a capacity of one million tons per year. In November 2023, ADNOC announced that it has opened “H2GO”, the region’s first high speed green hydrogen pilot refueling station in Abu Dhabi (Masdar City), to test a fleet of zero-emission hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) is doubling down on its commitment to green hydrogen following the establishment of a dedicated green hydrogen department that aims to develop projects in this sector in the UAE, regionally, and globally. Masdar has already initiated several green hydrogen projects, including a 2-megawatt pilot project in the industrial zone of Abu Dhabi with Emirates Steel Arkan, the UAE’s largest steel and building materials manufacturer.
Opportunities
- Opportunities to supply design, construction, engineering, equipment, storage, infrastructure, etc. for ADNOC-led projects at the Ta’ziz Ruwais petrochemical zone, Masdar hydrogen projects, etc.
- Hydrogen export terminals and shipping.
- Development of use cases for hydrogen to boost demand.
- Development of security systems and solutions for the handling and transportation of hydrogen.
Note: To bid on ADNOC opportunities, suppliers should register with ADNOC as a supplier.
Learn More at Events in the UAE
- Hydrogen Strategic Conference at the ADIPEC energy show November 4-7, 2024
- Green Hydrogen Summit at the World Future Energy Summit, Jan 14-16, 2025
For more information, please contact Office.AbuDhabi@trade.gov.