The meeting convened a high-caliber mix of developers, policymakers, investors, and technology pioneers. Together, they examined the current landscape of green hydrogen, ammonia, and other P2X technologies, discussing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Nadja Håkansson, CEO of thyssenkrupp Uhde, set the tone with a pointed address on the urgent need for policy certainty. She noted that while voluntary decarbonization initiatives may seem constructive, they often lead to confusion and hesitation among investors. “We too often see a shifting regulatory landscape,” Håkansson warned, “which makes investors hesitate.” Her call for stable, long-term policy frameworks resonated throughout the event.

The talk around Hydrom’s Round 3 auction in Oman, discussed with Abdulaziz Al Shidhani of Hydrom, highlighted the scale of the region’s ambitions. This auction is a pivotal step in Oman’s strategy to become a green hydrogen powerhouse. The debate centered on whether supporting infrastructure like pipelines, desalination facilities, and transmission grids should be project-specific or designed as shared assets to optimize costs and efficiency. Haroon Rahmathulla of Fertiglobe provided valuable insight into these questions, sharing experiences from Fertiglobe’s own cross-border initiatives and the delicate balance between customization and collaboration.