Green Energy Oman’s unique coastal desert sites are both very sunny during the day and very windy at night. This means high availability of low-cost clean energy, enabling the project to run processing equipment day and night, maximizing their usage. The large size of our project provides economies of scale and lower variability of power, further reducing the cost of green hydrogen for customers.
To extract hydrogen from seawater, it must first be desalinated. Reverse Osmosis (RO) is the most widely used technology. It is well understood, has minimal environmental impact, and has a long track record. GEO will utilize RO and has the potential to produce surplus fresh water for local communities and collocated businesses.
Electrolysis technology has existed for over a century, but the pace of development and cost reduction has accelerated in recent years thanks to growing interest in green hydrogen. Electrolysis works by mixing water with an electrolyte, running an electric current through the mixture, and capturing the separated hydrogen and oxygen at the cathode and anode, respectively.
Green ammonia is produced by combining hydrogen, sourced through renewable-powered electrolysis, with nitrogen extracted from the air, using the established Haber-Bosch process. This approach is often highlighted for its potential to align with sustainability goals, especially when compared to conventional methods that rely on fossil-derived hydrogen.
Green ammonia is relatively easy to transport by sea or road. It is shipped at –33 °C, compared with –160 °C for LNG and –252 °C for pure liquid hydrogen. GEO’s coastal location allows for efficient loading via port facilities or compact offshore loading towers.
OQ is a global integrated energy company with roots in Oman. Operating across 17 countries, OQ covers the entire value chain, from oil and gas exploration and production, to refining, petrochemicals, and marketing and distribution—reaching more than 60 countries worldwide. OQ Alternative Energy focuses on investments in renewables and green hydrogen in Oman.
InterContinental Energy, the leading dedicated green fuels developer, is committed to advancing the renewable energy revolution beyond green electricity to green fuels. Using only wind, sun, and water, our portfolio will produce clean fuels at a scale that is cost-competitive with fossil fuels, significantly reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. We prioritize environmental and social considerations for the projects we develop in addition to financial returns, creating lasting value for all stakeholders.
Established in 2012, EnerTech is a subsidiary of the Kuwait Investment Authority-owned National Technology Enterprises Company. EnerTech's mandate is to be the leading platform for clean energy in Kuwait and the broader Gulf region. Our businesses include renewable energy development (solar, wind, CSP), clean technology investment, water desalination and treatment, energy efficiency solutions and advisory, and green molecules investment and development.
Shell is an international energy company with expertise in the exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, as well as the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals. We use advanced technologies and take an innovative approach to building a sustainable energy future. We also invest in power, including from low-carbon sources such as wind and solar, and develop new transport fuels, including advanced biofuels and hydrogen.
