Omani hydrogen for Germany and the EU : not just a matter of energy policy

Dawud Ansari ; Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik - German Institute for International and Security Affairs

Germany and the EU plan to import hydrogen and its derivatives from the Arab Gulf states. Although Germany has signed a joint declaration of intent with the Sultanate of Oman to this end, its efforts focus primarily on Oman’s larger neighbours. However, it would be a mistake to overlook Oman’s potential role within German and European energy policy, geostrategy, and climate diplomacy. Oman’s ambitious hydrogen plans can provide Germany and the EU with affordable clean energy; and enhanced (trade) relations with the Sultanate align with a value-based approach to trade, support global climate action, and stabilise regional power balances - thus preventing the potential of dangerous conflict.

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Alternative title:	Wasserstoff aus Oman für Deutschland und die EU
Year of publication:	[March 2023]
Authors:	Ansari, Dawud
Institutions:	Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (issuing body)
Publisher:	Berlin : SWP
Subject:	Germany \| EU \| hydrogen imports \| Oman \| United Arab Emirates (UAE) \| Yemen \| Saudi Arabia \| Qatar \| Kuwait \| liquefied natural gas (LNG) \| Vereinigte Arabische Emirate \| United Arab Emirates \| Deutschland \| Saudi-Arabien \| Wasserstofftechnologie \| Hydrogen technology \| Flüssiggas \| Liquefied natural gas \| Katar \| Energiepolitik \| Energy policy \| Jemen \| Erdgasmarkt \| Natural gas market