MENA Hydrogen Alliance

We aim to create the MENA hydrogen community with a regional focus and global scope to accelerate the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen

The Alliance serves as a platform for members to connect and collaborate on pathways for advancing hydrogen economies in the MENA region. It acts as the unified voice and convener of the region’s hydrogen sector, bringing together stakeholders from the private sector, public sector, and academia.

As part of its advocacy efforts, the Alliance also produces joint studies, strategic reports, and facilitates knowledge-sharing through working groups, workshops and roundtables, helping to foster innovation and collaboration across the sector.

Our team supported renowned organizations like the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) through peer reviews, further reinforcing our commitment to shaping policies and practices within the clean energy ecosystem.

Vision

To be a truly collaborative private-public platform with the MENA Hydrogen Alliance as convener. The Alliance aims to be the thought leader

Objectives

  • To kick-start local hydrogen economies to spur investments, stimulate innovation and create jobs and explore export revenue opportunities.
  • To guide policymakers and stakeholders with solid technical and economic information, such as on hydrogen technologies and business cases.
  • To accelerate investments in hydrogen technologies and powerfuels by stimulating international markets.
  • To foster international cooperation and building long-term partnerships to develop local and export markets for green molecules.
  • To connect industry captains to create practical conditions for business opportunities.
To join the Alliance, an organization must adhere to Dii Desert Energy’s Network as Partner, committing to the alliance's shared vision and contributing to its operational work.

Publications by MENA Hydrogen Alliance

Energy storage, the new frontier
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Liquid hydrogen – powering the energy transition
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Low-Emission Molecules: Insights into an Emerging Sector
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Dii Green Revolution 2024
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Bulk Transport Options for Green Molecules
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The Potential of Hydrogen Transition for Ports in the Sultanate of Oman
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Liquid Hydrogen Taskforce

The Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) taskforce was established in 2024 to define a strategy to advance liquid hydrogen as a purposeful hydrogen carrier.

To support the industry, the MENA Hydrogen Alliance has established a Liquid Hydrogen Task Force, focused on developing a strategy to promote liquid hydrogen as an effective and purposeful hydrogen carrier. This task force gathers data, creates a collaborative stakeholder platform, and provides thought leadership to drive alignment and progress among key stakeholders.

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Energy storage, the new frontier

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By: Dii Desert Energy: Frank Wouters, Ad van Wijk, Fadi Maalouf, Chiara Aruffo Phd.

Date of Publication: November 2024

The study investigates current energy storage requirements and how they will evolve to meet future energy demand. It emphasizes the critical role of hydrogen in the energy transition, highlighting the need for additional hydrogen storage to support a clean and functional future energy system. Despite a projected decrease in overall storage, the study projects a significant rise in storage costs, with hydrogen playing a much more important role than most existing models predict.

Liquid hydrogen – powering the energy transition

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By: Frank Wouters, Chiara Aruffo, Fadi Maalouf from Dii Desert Energy

Date of Publication: October 2024

The white paper, developed within the Dii Desert Energy Liquid Hydrogen Taskforce, offers a comprehensive review of the current status of liquid hydrogen, its applications, cost considerations, technologies, and the challenges associated with transport and distribution. Additionally, it provides a series of recommendations focused on increasing awareness, technology deployment, and demonstration projects to advance the use of liquid hydrogen.

Low-Emission Molecules: Insights into an Emerging Sector

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By: ILF Consulting Engineers: Simon Roth, Omar Abdelrahman, Tobias Hüllhorst, Kimberly Sari, Harry Griffith; Cornelius Matthes, Dii Desert Energy; Frank Wouters, MENA Hydrogen Alliance; Wouter Vanhoudt, Hinicio

Date of Publication: October 2024

This white paper brings insights from 31 leading firms across Europe and MENA, examining the pivotal role of off-takers, the bankability challenges facing developers, and innovative risk-sharing strategies. It tackles the “chicken-and-egg” dilemma hampering the sector and outlines actionable recommendations to fast-track market growth.

Dii Green Revolution 2024

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By: Dii Desert Energy: Cornelius Matthes and Chiara Aruffo

Date of publication: October 2024

This market-focused study explores the energy transition in the MENA region, highlighting local benefits, job creation, and sustainable ecosystem development through renewable energy and hydrogen projects. Challenges and opportunities are outlined, with a focus on localization and export.

Bulk Transport Options for Green Molecules

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By: ILF Consulting Engineers: Simon Roth, Omar Abdelrahman, Tobias Hüllhorst, Kimberly Sari and Harry Griffith; Cornelius Matthes, Dii Desert Energy and Frank Wouters, MENA Hydrogen Alliance

Date of Publication: October 2024

The study provides an overview of European hydrogen production and demand, then focuses on hydrogen transport options, their respective levelized transportation cost, and perspectives of key stakeholders through a set of interviews.

The Potential of Hydrogen Transition for Ports in the Sultanate of Oman

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By: Dii Desert Energy: Cornelius Matthes and Chiara Aruffo; and Dr. Sausan Al-Riyami, Oman Hydrogen Centre (OHC)

Date of publication: December 2022

This exploratory document offers the first outlook on hydrogen transition for Oman’s ports. It examines the advanced capabilities of Duqm, Sohar, and Salalah deep-water ports to meet decarbonization targets and serve as key logistical hubs for global clean energy transport.

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MENA Hydrogen Alliance

We aim to create the MENA hydrogen community with a regional focus and global scope to accelerate the deployment of low-carbon hydrogen

The Alliance serves as a platform for members to connect and collaborate on pathways for advancing hydrogen economies in the MENA region. It acts as the unified voice and convener of the region’s hydrogen sector, bringing together stakeholders from the private sector, public sector, and academia.

As part of its advocacy efforts, the Alliance also produces joint studies, strategic reports, and facilitates knowledge-sharing through working groups, workshops and roundtables, helping to foster innovation and collaboration across the sector.

Our team supported renowned organizations like the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) through peer reviews, further reinforcing our commitment to shaping policies and practices within the clean energy ecosystem.

Go to Publications

The Liquid Hydrogen (LH2) taskforce was established in 2024 to define a strategy to advance liquid hydrogen as a purposeful hydrogen carrier.

To support the industry, the MENA Hydrogen Alliance has established a Liquid Hydrogen Task Force, focused on developing a strategy to promote liquid hydrogen as an effective and purposeful hydrogen carrier. This task force gathers data, creates a collaborative stakeholder platform, and provides thought leadership to drive alignment and progress among key stakeholders.

Liquid Hydrogen Taskforce

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Want to be part of the taskforce?

MENA Hydrogen Alliance
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Vision

Objectives

To be a truly collaborative private-public platform with the MENA Hydrogen Alliance as convener. The Alliance aims to be the thought leader

To join the Alliance, an organization must adhere to Dii Desert Energy’s Network as Partner, committing to the alliance’s shared vision and contributing to its operational work.

Publications by MENA Hydrogen Alliance