December 2024: On 5 December 2024, Belgium and Oman signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishing a green hydrogen supply chain, involving the Belgian Hydrogen Council and Oman’s Hydrom. This agreement aims to foster collaboration through joint research, industrial partnerships, and a robust regulatory framework. The Hyport Duqm project, a key component of this partnership, involves Belgian contractor DEME, Omani energy company OQ, and UK energy major BP, focusing on green hydrogen and ammonia production powered by wind and solar energy.

Source: ‘Landmark’ deal to establish green hydrogen supply chain between Belgium and Oman