BUSINESS REPORTER
MUSCAT, DEC 5
The Korean Embassy and the H2KOREA (Hydrogen Convergence Alliance of Korea) cohosted the Korea-Oman Green Hydrogen Strategy Forum 2022 at the OCEC (Oman Convention and Exhibition Center) on December 5, 2022 on the sidelines of the Green Hydrogen Oman Summit. Omani and Korean sponsors including HyFly, Birba Energy and KOTRA supported the Forum.
Salim al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, graced the forum along with officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other public authorities. A number of high profile firms of Korea and Oman including POSCO, Samsung Engineering, EDO, OQ, and Oman LNG, to name just a few participated in the Forum.
The Forum proved to be an effective platform to exchange perspectives and strategic insights of the key public and private stakeholders in Korea and Oman. It also provided the participants with an opportunity to share their outlooks and assessment on materializing cooperation in green hydrogen projects.
The participants reached a common perception on three important matters. First, they agreed that green hydrogen economy represents a huge industrial and environmental opportunities. Second, they recognized the collective progress in pursuing solutions for creating an enabling environment to realize the green hydrogen industry while addressing challenges. Third, they acknowledged that the shared priorities and commitment of Korea and Oman to the development of green hydrogen industry would open up yet another promising opportunities.
Kim Kiejoo, Ambassador of Korea to the Sultanate underlined that “building on the traditional energy bridge, Korea and Oman could further create a “green hydrogen bridge” by sharing their respective priorities of exploring green hydrogen economy and leveraging corresponding advantages in a mutually-beneficial way.”
