Muscat: A high-level Omani delegation, led by His Excellency Mohsen bin Hamad Al Hadhrami, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, recently embarked on a diplomatic mission to Italy and Switzerland. The objective of the visit was to explore investment opportunities and cultivate collaboration in the realms of renewable energy and green hydrogen.
In Italy, the delegation engaged in productive discussions with prominent corporations, esteemed institutions, and cutting-edge research centers. The primary focus was to identify potential areas of synergy and establish joint ventures across various sectors of the energy industry. Additionally, they attended the unveiling of Oman's second round of public bids for green hydrogen territories, slated to be awarded by the end of Q1 2024.
Continuing their diplomatic endeavors, the Omani delegation proceeded to Switzerland, where they participated in the esteemed Business Forum hosted by the Omani-Swiss Friendship Association. This prestigious gathering centered around showcasing exemplary practices and engaging in visionary dialogues pertaining to key sectors such as renewable energy, green hydrogen, energy storage systems, and carbon neutrality.
His Excellency Al Hadhrami, in his address to the forum, passionately emphasized the Sultanate of Oman's unwavering commitment to transitioning into a sustainable economy and creating an environment conducive to green investments. Dr. Firas Al Abdwani, the Director General of the Directorate General of Renewable Energy and Hydrogen at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, further elucidated Oman's strategic approach to green hydrogen in an insightful presentation.
The forum provided a distinguished platform for participants to deliberate on investment opportunities, share expertise, and highlight Oman's remarkable capabilities in the hydrogen and renewable energy domains. Eminent specialists, discerning investors, and enthusiasts with a keen interest in these sectors actively contributed to the discussions, illuminating practical examples of collaborative endeavors between Oman and Switzerland in the realms of green hydrogen and negative emission technologies.
Concluding the forum, His Excellency Al Hadhrami delivered a closing speech, emphasizing the paramount importance of cooperation, experience sharing, and knowledge exchange between the Sultanate of Oman and Switzerland, particularly in the energy sector.
This Omani Business Forum in Switzerland epitomizes the unwavering dedication to augmenting economic and investment collaboration between the two nations in renewable energy and green hydrogen. This remarkable event presents an invaluable opportunity to exchange experiences, forge strategic alliances between corporations and institutions, and ultimately contribute to sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
Oman's profound interest in the sustainable sector, coupled with its robust promotion endeavors, aligns harmoniously with the nation's ambitious aspirations of emerging as a global leader in hydrogen exports by 2030. Leveraging its natural and geographical advantages, Oman is poised to spearhead advancements in this promising sector, which holds tremendous potential for sustainability and significantly contributes to the realization of Oman's Vision 2040. Furthermore, this endeavor propels economic diversification and secures a prosperous future for Oman's energy landscape.
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