The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is emerging as a global hub for hydrogen development, with countries in the region advancing ambitious projects in green and blue hydrogen.
Recent months have seen significant strides, underpinned by strategic investments and collaborations aimed at achieving global decarbonisation goals.
In a major development, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has made a bold entry into the low-carbon hydrogen market.
In September 2024, ADNOC secured a 35% stake in ExxonMobil's planned hydrogen facility in Baytown, Texas.
This plant, slated to become one of the largest of its kind, will produce up to one billion cubic feet of low-carbon hydrogen daily.
It is designed to capture approximately 98% of carbon dioxide emissions, aligning with global efforts to minimise environmental impact.
Production at the Texas facility is expected to commence in 2029, with hydrogen and ammonia destined for markets in Japan, Korea, and Europe.
Read the rest of the story in the latest issue of Technical Review Middle East.
GCC powers ahead in the hydrogen economy
Recent months have seen significant strides in H2 production. (Image source: Adobe Stock)
