Kavan Choksi Explores How the UAE Is Embracing Green Hydrogen for Energy Diversification
Kavan Choksi Examines the UAE’s Green Hydrogen Strategy for a Post-Oil Economy As the global energy landscape shifts toward cleaner alternatives, the United Arab Emirates is positioning itself as a key player in the development of green hydrogen. This form of hydrogen is produced using renewable energy to split water into hydrogen and oxygen without carbon emissions. While the UAE is historically known for its oil wealth, the country is actively exploring ways to diversify its energy portfolio. Kavan Choksi observes that green hydrogen has become central to this shift as the UAE seeks to balance economic resilience with environmental responsibility. From Concept to Reality Through Pilot Projects The UAE is no longer in the exploratory phase. Several pilot projects are already underway to test the viability of green hydrogen on a scale. One major initiative is the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai, which includes a green hydrogen plant powered ...
