TES and OQ AE look to develop e-NG facility

TES and OQ Alternative Energy have signed an agreement to assess the development of an e-NG facility in Oman

e-NG is a green hydrogen-based green molecule chemically identical to natural gas and obtained by combining green hydrogen with CO2 through a methanation process. As such it can leverage existing infrastructure for liquefaction, regasification, transportation and storage, gradually replacing natural gas.

Leading in green hydrogen

Oman is a leader in the development of a green hydrogen economy, aiming to produce in excess of 1mt annum of green hydrogen by 2030. Its strong renewable resources, in particular wind and solar, combined with a one-stop-shop implementation framework under Hydrom’s directive, has boosted the Sultanate’s attraction as a green hydrogen hub.

“This agreement with OQAE underscores our dedication to advancing the global energy transition and strengthens our commitment and ongoing activities in the Middle East. By harnessing the expertise of OQAE, a global leader in the energy industry, we are enabling the production of green hydrogen at an industrial scale, making e-fuels accessible and cost-effective,” said Marco Alverà, CEO and co-founder of TES.

Najla Al Jamali, CEO of OQ Alternative Energy, added, “Collaborating on the study helps us move forward to identify additional downstream opportunities and vectors to diversify markets for green hydrogen.”

TES co-founded the global e-NG Coalition in March 2024 with industry leaders TotalEnergies, Engie, Sempra Infrastructure, Mitsubishi Corporation, Tokyo Gas, Osaka Gas and Toho Gas.