ADNOC, John Cockerill Hydrogen and Strata Manufacturing to boost UAE’s hydrogen economy

ADNOC, John Cockerill Hydrogen and Strata Manufacturing to boost UAE’s hydrogen economy

ABU DHABI, 1st June, 2023 (WAM) -- The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) announced today at the “Make it in the Emirates” Forum in Abu Dhabi that is has supported a strategic collaboration agreement between the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), John Cockerill Hydrogen and Strata Manufacturing, aiming to manufacture electrolysers in the UAE for local use and for export.

Electrolysers produce green hydrogen, an energy source made from renewables that does not emit carbon dioxide at the point of use.

The arrangements intended to be put in place as contemplated by the agreement enhances the development of the UAE’s green hydrogen economy through the in-country manufacturing of electrolysers and supports the UAE’s “Make it in the Emirates” initiative to promote local industry and create a favourable environment for investors.

The agreement was signed at a ceremony witnessed by Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC; Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology; Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED); Antoine Delcourt, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to the UAE; and Jean-Luc Maurange, Executive Member