Oman and Netherlands sign understanding on green energy
Oman, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and the Netherlands, represented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of green energy.
The signing took place on the sidelines of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change for 2022 (COP27), hosted by Egypt and lasting from November 6th to 18th.
The MoU reflects the advanced relations between the two countries and their desire to enhance cooperation in the field of green energy.
The MoU encourages the two countries to support their respective companies operating in the field to identify export and import checkpoints for green hydrogen, associated fuel sources and raw material, serving as a gateway to Europe.
The MoU, which explores potential interests in industries within the value chain of green hydrogen, also encourages interaction between the various bodies responsible for implementing energy policy to help exchange expertise, knowledge and information about green hydrogen.
Meanwhile the World Leaders Summit began in Egypt which will include speeches and discussions on climate issues, in the presence of about 120 heads of state and governments, international personalities and experts.
Delegated by His Majesty the Sultan, Engineer Salem Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals is representing Oman at this global event.
Today, the summit will include six meetings on three topics: equitable transition to implementation, food security and innovative financing for climate and development. Tomorrow, the leaders’ summit will include further sessions on investing in the future of energy, green hydrogen, water security, climate change and the sustainability of vulnerable communities.
Oman’s pavilion at the summit saw a number of discussion sessions on climate change. The discussions covered measures undertaken to reduce carbon emissions based on the national strategy for an orderly transition to carbon neutrality, the green economy and investment in clean energy fields.
This is an unofficial English translation of the original Arabic text. To view the official Arabic text, click here.