Asyad Group signs long-term hydrogen offtake agreement

The agreements span autonomous freight transport, green hydrogen mobility solutions and onshore power supply (OPS) for vessels at ports. They mark an important step towards deploying new technologies and solutions across the Group’s logistics and maritime operations, contributing to the development of a smarter, more sustainable and lower-emission logistics ecosystem, in line with the Sultanate of Oman’s direction to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

The three partnerships reflect Asyad’s approach to emerging technologies: testing them in real-world operating environments and building the operational expertise and data required to assess their viability and identify opportunities to scale solutions that prove effective.

Ahmed Al Bulushi, CEO of Asyad Drydock and Infrastructure Services at Asyad Group, commented: “These partnerships enable us to turn emerging technologies into tangible operational trials, giving us the practical insight needed to assess their impact on improving operational efficiency and reducing emissions. At Asyad, we focus on adopting sustainable, scalable solutions that create long-term value for the transport and maritime sectors, supporting the sector’s competitiveness and reinforcing the Sultanate of Oman’s position as a global logistics hub.”

Green hydrogen for transport and logistics

In green hydrogen, Asyad Group has signed a term sheet with OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE), paving the way for a long-term hydrogen offtake agreement. Under the proposed agreement, Asyad would receive more than 91 000 kg/yr of low-carbon hydrogen, produced using renewable energy and supplied through a dedicated refuelling station in Duqm for use in powering the Group’s vehicle fleet. Once the station becomes operational, this volume is expected to support between 8 and 10 heavy-duty hydrogen trucks per day, displacing around 1100 lpd of conventional fuel. The agreement represents a practical step in Asyad’s transition towards cleaner fuel sources and will also help establish demand for hydrogen within the Sultanate of Oman’s emerging mobility sector.

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