An Omani-Spanish consortium has unveiled plans to set up a green methanol production plant along with a bunkering project in Oman. The partnership brings together Spain’s Acciona Nordex Green Hydrogen and Oman’s Al Meera Investments, with the facility planned at the Salalah port and free zone, a major maritime trade hub, SolarQuarter reported.
According to the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, the project is in the final stage of a feasibility study. Details on production capacity and investment costs have not yet been disclosed. The plant will use wind and solar power to produce green hydrogen, which is required to make green methanol. It will also include a dedicated bunkering facility to help export the fuel to global markets.
The project is part of Oman’s broader plan to diversify its economy and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The country aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with renewable energy expected to supply 30% of electricity by 2030. The green methanol plant is one of several clean energy projects being developed in the nation’s free zones, reflecting its focus on renewable energy and sustainable growth.
Experts say the project could strengthen Oman’s position as a regional hub for green fuels. As global demand for cleaner energy rises, the facility is expected to support lower emissions in shipping while creating economic opportunities. Using solar and wind energy to produce green hydrogen also highlights the growing role of renewable-powered industrial projects in the country.
Once operational, the plant and bunkering facility are expected to support Oman’s shift toward cleaner energy and serve as an example of how renewable energy can be integrated into industrial and export projects. The development signals the country’s push for clean energy and its ambition to play a larger role in the global transition to sustainable fuels.
