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- Collaboration follows Abu Dhabi’s recently launched Low-Carbon Hydrogen Policy
- New economic sector aims to attract global investment and catalyze local infrastructure development
COP28, Expo City Dubai: Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, have signed a trilateral agreement to accelerate the hydrogen economy in Abu Dhabi and position the UAE as a global leader for the production and export of low-carbon hydrogen.
The agreement was signed during COP28 in Dubai by HE Eng. Ahmed Mohamed Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), Badr Al-Olama, Director General of ADIO, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Masdar Chief Executive Officer.
This announcement follows Abu Dhabi’s recently launched Low-Carbon Hydrogen Policy, which creates a framework to accelerate production on a much larger scale. By connecting production centers, offtakers, and H2 storage across the UAE, the collaboration provides a landmark opportunity to deploy shared hydrogen infrastructure that generates economies of scale and creates a world-class production and export hub for clean hydrogen and its derivatives, enabling further decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors.
It is expected that the strategic trilateral collaboration will expand the green hydrogen sector in Abu Dhabi by providing the market conditions to attract international investment and co-development, further diversifying the UAE economy and generating new knowledge-driven jobs and opportunities.
His Excellency Eng. Ahmed Mohamed Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE), said: "In affirming our commitment to the advancement of a sustainable energy future, I emphasize that sustainable hydrogen is integral to the Abu Dhabi energy transition, playing a vital role in realizing the UAE's net-zero strategy. Low-carbon hydrogen, a promising technology, stands as a cornerstone for the development of a sustainable industrial sector in the Emirates, fostering economic growth, adding substantial value, and generating quality jobs. The Department of Energy's policy is pivotal to shaping the course of hydrogen development, contributing significantly to the economic abundance and prosperity of Abu Dhabi.”
Badr Al-Olama, Director General of ADIO, commented: “The Abu Dhabi ecosystem is working in unison to support the global transition to a net-zero future. This collaboration between DoE, Masdar and ADIO will be a catalyst for the UAE to become one of the world’s foremost producers of clean hydrogen, marking a significant step in the development of sustainable energy in the UAE and globally.”
Masdar Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, added: “This important stride forward in Abu Dhabi’s green hydrogen funding and investment initiatives is bringing to life the UAE’s National Hydrogen Strategy, as well as positioning Abu Dhabi as the leading global hub for the production and export of low-carbon hydrogen at scale. Masdar is playing its part through the development and deployment of green hydrogen, targeting 1 million tonnes per year.”
The UAE’s National Hydrogen Strategy aims to scale up local hydrogen production to 1.4 million tonnes per annum by 2031, and 15 million tonnes per annum by 2050. This is seen as a crucial step towards meeting the country’s ambition of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
Masdar has been a pioneer in exploring hydrogen production since 2008 and is developing and investing in strategic projects across the hydrogen value chain. Of Masdar’s 1 million tonnes capacity, half will be produced in Abu Dhabi, with local demand projected at around 200,000 tonnes per year while the remaining volume will be exported.
Established in 2006, Masdar has developed projects in over 40 countries and has more than 20GW of renewable energy capacity including operational, under construction or advanced development projects in its worldwide portfolio. Masdar has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion with ambitious growth plans to reach 100GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
About ADIO
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) enables local, regional and international investors to thrive and grow in the UAE capital through its close collaboration with government partners, sovereign investors, and national champions. ADIO is Abu Dhabi's premier platform that empowers the private sector to grow, partner and compete globally by providing access to growth opportunities, strategic partnerships and new markets across key sectors that range from real estate and infrastructure, to industries and agribusiness, enhancing the nation’s investment in talent, innovation and sustainability.
With a growing network of global offices, investors can contact ADIO by visiting its head office in Abu Dhabi or international offices located in Beijing, Frankfurt, London, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Seoul, and Tel Aviv.
Visit https://www.investinabudhabi.gov.ae/ for more information.
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About the Department of Energy
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy was established in 2018 with a vision of powering Abu Dhabi's economy, sustaining its people, and protecting the environment. It enacts and develops policies, regulations, and strategies to support the emirate’s energy transition, develop its people capabilities, and create an efficient energy system. It protects consumers and minimises the sector's environmental impact while ensuring the availability of dependable, safe, and affordable energy and related services by harnessing the latest technology.
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About Masdar
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) is the UAE’s clean energy champion and one of the fastest growing companies in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar has developed projects in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development. Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.
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