Oman sets standards for hydrogen vehicles

Oman sets standards for hydrogen vehicles

Muscat: In line with Oman Vision 2040's energy objectives and the recent Royal directives by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to grow the green hydrogen sector in the Sultanate of Oman, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion (MoCIIP) has issued specification standards for hydrogen-fueled vehicles. These performance requirements related to safety requirements that reduce impact of accidents.

Nadia bint Mohammed al Siyabiyah, Director of the Specifications Department, MoCIIP, said that the preparation of this standard is part of the government's efforts to encourage and support sustainable clean energy.

The standards are based on the global regulation of hydrogen vehicles issued by the World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations in joint coordination between the major industrialised countries.

Al Siyabiyah said hydrogen vehicle contains three basic systems; the hydrogen supply and storage system, the fuel cell system, and the electric propulsion system.

In a cabinet meeting held in March, His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik had directed the government to drive ahead the development of the hydrogen sector in Oman. It will help to develop the policy and legal framework, and more detailed regulations, which are essential to support the growth of green hydrogen in Oman.

His Majesty the Sultan gave a set