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Oman opens second green hydrogen tender
Omani state-owned group Hydrom has today opened a second tender for developers that are keen to develop green hydrogen facilities in Oman's Dhofar region.
Hydrom is a subsidiary of Energy Development Oman and it is holding a tender for three sites, of between 340 sq km and 400 sq km each, for green hydrogen production. Interested companies must express their interest officially by 8th October. Final bids are due in January 2024.