ADNOC, John Cockerill Hydrogen, and Strata Manufacturing signed a strategic collaboration agreement, at the “Make it in the Emirates” Forum, to manufacture electrolysers in the UAE for local use and for export.

The agreement, that is supported by Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, will bring the production of electrolysers to the UAE for the first time and it will strengthen ADNOC’s role as an early mover in the production of clean hydrogen and is a key enabler of the UAE’s ambition to become a key supplier to global hydrogen markets. Electrolysers produce green hydrogen, an energy source made from renewables that does not emit carbon dioxide at the point of use.

At the ceremony at which the agreement has signed, Omar Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, said: “Accelerating the development of future industries is one of the main objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology. Therefore, the ministry is committed to ensuring the national industrial sector benefits from innovative solutions and advanced technologies that support the expansion of future industries. Stimulating cooperation between leading national companies and international and local manufacturers is key to these efforts, which reinforces the industrial sector’s contribution to decarbonization in line with the UAE’s net zero and COP28 targets. “Led by ADNOC, this strategic cooperation agreement strengthens our industrial sector and provides the necessary capabilities for future industries to thrive. The agreement will be particularly beneficial to the field of hydrogen, which represents one of the most important future industries and underpins a greener economy.”

One of ADNOC’s officials expressed that the company is pleased to partner with John Cockerill Hydrogen and Strata Manufacturing.