Oman Will Grant 47-Year Land Permits for Green Hydrogen Initiatives

According to top officials, operators of green hydrogen facilities in the Sultanate of Oman will be eligible for 47-year land concessions, among other perks.
Registrations for the open tender procedure, on which land grants of roughly 320 square kilometers each would be based, began earlier this week, according to Eng Abdulaziz al Shidhani. The ministry is offering investors a 47-year …

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Diesel Engines Tweaked to Use Hydrogen Fuel

In the coming decade, states and countries will outlaw the sale of gasoline engines. While this is a positive beginning, there is still a need to substantially develop technologies that can substitute long-haul vehicles that perform heavy work throughout sectors.
Engineers at the University of New South Wales have successfully converted a diesel motor to use hydrogen as a fuel source in order to cut carbon emissions. The researchers spent 18 months building the dual-fuel injection system, which runs on 90% hydrogen.

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A Memorandum of Understanding Was Signed to Encourage Renewable Energy Research and Innovation

Marafiq and GUtech signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore potential collaboration in the areas of research and development, education, and innovations in renewable energy initiatives and water technology. Abdullah Al Hashimi signed the Memorandum of Understanding.
The MoU calls for the parties to work together to encourage innovation, exploration, and development initiatives involving GUtech students, as well as to enhance their abilities and offer them expertise in projects administered through Marafiq in the Duqm Special Economic Zone.

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Volkswagen Oman Organizes Exciting Driving Experiences for Fans

Volkswagen Oman, operated by Premium Motors, recently organized a spectacular driving experience at the Oman Automobile Association showcasing the all-new legendary Golf GTI and Golf R.
Participants explored innovative technology options and marveled at the incredible performance, maneuverability, and aggressive handling of Volkswagen’s most powerful tandem to date. Over 90 participants participated in the event.
According to Christian Nehme, Senior Manager of Premium Motors, the iconic Golf GTI and Golf R wowed…

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Tdafoq Energy Strikes Deal with India’s Delectrik Systems for New Battery Manufacturing Plant

Tdafoq Energy, based in Riyadh, will distribute Delectrik Systems’ vanadium battery solutions in the GCC countries and establish a manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia. The new plant will be expanded to a GWh capacity by 2025, according to the deal.
The project aims to promote Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification goals, which include reducing dependency on oil and modernizing the economy. By 2030, the monarchy hopes to generate half of its energy from …

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Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Vehicles

You’ve probably been hearing a lot about electric vehicles already. However, there is another type of zero-emission transportation that releases just water vapor as it takes you down the highway. That vehicle is a hydrogen fuel-cell car.
Approximately 2.5 million EVs have been sold in the United States to date. In contrast, there should be 15,000 or fewer hydrogen-powered vehicles on US highways by mid-2022, with all of them based in California.

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Green Hydrogen Economy Prepares to Take Off

The worldwide hydrogen economy is set to become sustainable, and the benefits to the environment will be enormous. The signals are evident, with investments and initiatives springing up around the globe.
Moreover, despite their prominent coverage in the media, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles represent only a small portion of the trend. Their introduction is, of course, wonderful news for green …

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ADNOC’s New $9.5bln Deal

ADNOC has struck deals with 25 firms valued at up to 35 billion dirhams to encourage them to produce vital items for the UAE’s energy sector domestically. Pressure vessels, compressors, leak detection gauges, and other items could be produced inside the country.
Through ADNOC’s In-Country Value program, massive investments will flow back into the area’s economy as a result of these partnerships. The partnerships could also result in …

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MENA Region Expects to See Massive Renewable Energy Addition

In the future years, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) area is likely to experience a tremendous increase in capacity for solar, wind, and green energies. In the coming years, an increase to 100 GW is possible. This is all according to Dii Desert Energy’s Cornelius Matthes.
MENA’s Energy Production
Currently, the region produces solar energy for as little as 2 cents per kWh and wind energy for as little as 3 cents per kWh. On the other hand, the United States’ largest climate initiative, which includes a $369 billion commitment…

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