May 11, 2026
Lubna Al Wahaibi, managing director of Siemens Energy Oman, talks to The Energy Year about the company’s role in modernising Oman’s power infrastructure, its contribution to energy security and system resilience, and its readiness to support hydrogen and energy-transition ambitions.
Siemens Energy is a global technology company active across power generation, transmission and distribution.
- Oman has the fundamentals to become a competitive green hydrogen hub: renewable generation potential, policy ambition and a strategic location. Cost-effective shared infrastructure and long-term offtake agreements will be critical to making projects bankable.
- Specifically, the expansion of green hydrogen production depends on the wider power system, particularly grid-connected renewables and robust transmission infrastructure.
- Hydrogen-ready gas turbines and combined-cycle plants can help ensure energy security and system resilience while integrating more renewables. For Oman, investment in such assets is more likely to involve upgrading and future-proofing existing generation facilities than greenfield projects.
What does Oman need to do to attract more offtakers and activate green hydrogen projects?
Oman has the fundamentals to emerge as a competitive green hydrogen hub, but the next phase must be defined by execution. Projects need to move from planning to operation. Attracting offtakers requires long-term demand visibility, cost-competitive renewable power, shared infrastructure and a clear, stable regulatory framework that gives investors confidence.
Importantly, this is not the responsibility of the government alone. The success of green hydrogen depends on co-ordinated action across the entire ecosystem by policymakers, developers, financiers, technology providers and offtakers, working together to deliver bankable projects. By aligning policy, infrastructure and demand, Oman can turn ambition into operating assets and establish itself as a credible supplier in the global hydrogen market.
How is Siemens Energy contributing to generating momentum in the green hydrogen ecosystem?
Siemens Energy contributes to momentum in the green hydrogen ecosystem by enabling an integrated energy system that allows hydrogen to scale. We bring capabilities across the entire value chain, from proven electrolyser technology supported by our dedicated giga-factory in Berlin, to hydrogen-ready power generation and grid infrastructure that efficiently connects renewable energy to hydrogen production.
In Oman, we work closely with government and industry partners to translate national hydrogen strategies into executable projects, including exploring opportunities to localise electrolyser assembly under our MoU with Oman Investment Authority. By combining global experience with strong regional partnerships, Siemens Energy is helping turn hydrogen ambition into operating assets, supporting decarbonisation, energy security and the development of a sustainable global hydrogen economy.
What is your footprint within Oman’s power generation and transmission segments?
Siemens Energy has a deep and long-standing footprint in Oman’s power generation sector. Our gas turbine and combined-cycle technologies support almost half of Oman’s installed generation capacity, and they are complemented by long-term service agreements that underpin high availability, efficiency and system reliability. As Oman’s power system evolves, our hydrogen-ready generation technologies position existing and future assets to support decarbonisation while maintaining security of supply.
In parallel, our transmission footprint spans high-voltage substations, grid automation, protection and digital solutions that strengthen the stability of the system and enable the integration of renewables. Beyond technology, Siemens Energy maintains a strong local presence with a clear focus on Omanisation and the development of national talent, investing in skills, training and long-term capability building to support the reliable operation of Oman’s power system today while preparing it for future growth and decarbonisation.
What are your strategic priorities in Oman for the next five years?
Our strategic priorities in Oman are centred on reliability, energy transition and long-term value creation. First, we will continue to strengthen power generation and grid infrastructure to support growing demand, energy security and system resilience, while maximising the performance and lifetime of existing assets through digitalisation and lifecycle services.
At the same time, we are focused on supporting Oman’s energy transition by enabling the integration of renewables, advancing hydrogen-ready technologies and contributing to the development of the green hydrogen ecosystem as it moves from strategy to execution.
Equally important is localisation. We will continue to deepen Omanisation, invest in skills and talent development, and expand local capabilities across engineering, services and advanced energy technologies. By aligning technology, infrastructure and people, Siemens Energy aims to remain a long-term partner in Oman’s energy security, decarbonisation and economic diversification agenda over the coming decade.
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