The shore power initiative will allow vessels to connect to onshore electricity while docked, reducing emissions and improving operational efficiency. This project supports Oman’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and aligns with the International Maritime Organization’s decarbonization goals for greener shipping. A SOHAR Port spokesperson stated: “This strategic project will enable vessels to plug into onshore power while berthed, significantly reducing emissions, improving efficiency, and advancing carbon neutrality by 2050.”
As a 50/50 joint venture between Oman’s Asyad Group and the Port of Rotterdam, SOHAR Port and Freezone is a key logistics and industrial hub in the region. The shore power project enhances its appeal to global shipping lines seeking sustainable solutions, strengthening Oman’s role in the transition to eco-friendly logistics.
In a related development, SOHAR Port and Freezone signed a memorandum of understanding with Swiss company HYNAT to develop a natural hydrogen value chain in Oman. This collaboration focuses on identifying and assessing natural hydrogen production sites, establishing logistics corridors, and building dedicated storage and processing facilities. A HYNAT representative noted: “The collaboration will focus on the identification and assessment of natural hydrogen production areas, development of logistics corridors, and the creation of dedicated storage and processing infrastructure.”
The partnership with HYNAT also includes mapping demand for hydrogen across industries, mobility, and logistics, while exploring export opportunities for this low-carbon energy source. These initiatives reflect SOHAR Port’s commitment to sustainable energy and its role in supporting Oman’s broader environmental and economic goals. By advancing shore power and hydrogen projects, the port is positioning itself as a leader in the global shift toward cleaner energy and logistics solutions.
