Oman advanced several strategic projects in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and electricity infrastructure in 2025, while expanding initiatives to support the country’s long-term energy transition goals.

According to officials at the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, the Sultanate introduced policies and strategies targeting at least 10% of energy production from renewable sources by the end of 2026. The country has also outlined a roadmap to increase the share of renewable energy to between 60% and 70% by 2040, and between 90% and 100% by 2050.

As part of its net-zero strategy, the Ministry continued implementing initiatives to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.

These efforts included the inauguration of the Oman Net Zero Center at the end of 2024 and the launch of the national energy efficiency program “Kafa’a” in partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Sultan Qaboos University.

The program aims to train Omani talent in energy auditing and improve energy efficiency across industrial, commercial and residential sectors through new standards, policies and awareness campaigns.

Officials said the Ministry continues to implement policies supporting the energy transition in line with Oman’s net-zero target for 2050.

Salim Nasser al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, said the Ministry remains focused on advancing strategic plans and partnerships to strengthen Oman’s energy and minerals sectors while supporting sustainability goals under Oman Vision 2040.

Hamood al Sawafi, Director General of Renewable Energy and Hydrogen, outlined a range of strategic projects across the energy and hydrogen sectors.

The initiatives include reviewing the electricity market structure, activating a national energy model, and implementing recommendations under Oman’s Energy Transition Strategy and Integrated Energy Strategy.

Authorities also plan to launch awareness campaigns, including the “Rushd” Energy Efficiency Award during Sustainability Week 2026, while continuing efforts to meet growing industrial electricity demand.

Oman aims to increase the share of renewable energy in total energy production to at least 10% by the end of 2026, alongside completing the National Renewable Energy Database Platform and allocating additional project sites.

The roadmap also includes developing a renewable energy certification system and launching a tender to supply the Hallaniyat Islands with renewable energy and battery storage systems to reduce reliance on conventional fuels.

In the hydrogen sector, Oman secured investments exceeding $44 billion during the first two rounds of green hydrogen auctions.

Renewable energy capacity is expected to reach 26.6 gigawatts by 2030, alongside annual production of one million tons of green hydrogen.

Current efforts are focused on accelerating project development by implementing a “single permit” system to streamline procedures. Oman is also implementing an agreement with the Netherlands to develop a liquefied hydrogen trade corridor to strengthen the country’s role in global clean energy markets.

Future plans include launching an investor guide for the green hydrogen sector and completing the second phase of a study on hydrogen storage in natural geological formations.