GHD and Fraunhofer join forces with UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure

Move to shape the National Hydrogen Strategy

GHD, a leading global professional services company and the Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Integrated Energy Systems CINES, have successfully joined forces with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) in delivering a comprehensive National Hydrogen Strategy.

Endorsed by MOEI, the strategy is a fact-based analysis that evaluates the opportunities and challenges associated with establishing a hydrogen-based economy in the UAE, according to a press communique.

A partnership between GHD and Fraunhofer was formed to ensure the successful delivery of this project. In addition to liaising with stakeholders to co-design the strategic framework, GHD gathered stakeholder insights including ongoing projects, planned initiatives, enablers, and worked with MOEI to develop a roadmap for establishing the UAE hydrogen economy.

Hydrogen goals

The strategy sets the stage for the nation’s ambitious hydrogen goals, with the next milestone being the development of a Low Carbon Hydrogen policy.

“Our goal is to establish the UAE as a leader in the global hydrogen market, create new economic opportunities and contribute to a more sustainable future for all,” asserted HE Eng. Sharif Al Olama, MOEI’s Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs.

“GHD is committed to unlocking sustainable pathways to net-zero, and developing a hydrogen economy is a critical part of the broader decarbonisation puzzle,” affirmed Thomas Evans, Executive Advisor, GHD.

“Fraunhofer has the expertise and experience to develop and test hydrogen technologies for industrial partners in the UAE and bring them to market,” commented Dr Jan Frederik Braun, Head of Hydrogen Cooperation (MENA Region), Fraunhofer CINES.