Green Hydrogen Production from Industrial Waste and Integration in Oman’s Energy Landscape
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The transition to sustainable energy sources has accelerated global interest in green hydrogen as a clean and efficient energy carrier. Oman, endowed with vast renewable energy resources and a growing industrial sector, holds strategic potential to emerge as a leader in the hydrogen economy. This study explores the feasibility of industrial waste utilization for green hydrogen production, focusing on the dual benefits of waste management and sustainable energy generation. It evaluates innovative production technologies, renewable energy integration, and strategies for incorporating hydrogen into Oman’s domestic and export energy landscape. The paper highlights key waste-to-hydrogen conversion methods, including biogas reforming, electrolysis of treated wastewater, and thermochemical gasification, and assesses their feasibility in the context of Oman’s Vision 2040. The research further presents a phased roadmap for hydrogen economy integration, from pilot projects and infrastructure expansion to full-scale commercialization. The study identifies critical challenges, such as technological gaps, economic constraints, and water resource limitations, and proposes targeted solutions, including government incentives, international collaborations, and infrastructure investment. Findings suggest that leveraging industrial waste as a hydrogen feedstock aligns with Oman’s sustainability and economic diversification goals. The study underscores Oman’s opportunity to establish a circular economy-driven hydrogen industry, ensuring energy security, environmental sustainability, and global competitiveness in the emerging hydrogen economy.
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