Abstract
The sustainable and economical production of hydrogen is pivotal to the energy transition. This study assesses the techno-economic feasibility of green hydrogen in the unexploited northwest landlocked regions of Oman, capitalizing on unused renewable resources to facilitate a sustainable energy transition. In this study, a renewable energy system and green hydrogen production facility are sized to meet a fixed demand of hydrogen (100 metric tons per day) across five potential areas. Technical and economic metrics are then evaluated for various renewable energy combinations. The results reveal the lowest levelized cost of hydrogen in a standalone solar energy scenario, ranging from $8.34 to $16.73 per kilogram of hydrogen. Additionally, the levelized cost is projected and benchmarked against internationally reported values by IEA and IRENA, offering insights into the system's economics and guiding advancements in technology and policy. Further, the produced green hydrogen is anticipated to play a pivotal role in decarbonizing the nearby petroleum fields, small and medium enterprises, and domestic infrastructure. Consequently, this research aligns with Oman Vision 2040 and contributes to Oman's National Net-Zero Strategy 2050, as well as United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 7 (affordable and clean energy) and 12 (responsible consumption and production).
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