BP has cancelled its Duqm Green Hydrogen Project in Oman, a 1.5 GW facility planned to produce 150,000 tonnes per annum of green hydrogen. The project had been awarded land rights at the Port of Duqm in June 2023.

Second Project at Same Site Reportedly Cancelled

According to local reports, the separate HyDuqm project at the same port, under development by Engie and Posco, has also been cancelled, though this has not been independently confirmed.

BP's Rationale and Global Strategy

BP stated the project was still at an early stage. The cancellation aligns with its global strategy to selectively invest in hydrogen projects that meet its long-term goals. As part of the process, BP has transferred control of the project site back to the Omani agency Hydrom.

Context of Recent BP Project Cancellations

This news follows BP's cancellation of its flagship 1.2 GW H2Teesside blue hydrogen project in the UK just two days prior. However, BP remains involved in a separate project at the Omani port, Hyport Duqm, where it is the operator alongside partners OQ and DEME.

Oman's Broader Hydrogen Ambitions

Hydrom has awarded land rights for nine green hydrogen projects as part of Oman's plan to become a major renewable hydrogen producer, but only seven now appear to be under development. Oman aims to produce 1 million tonnes per annum of renewable hydrogen by 2030 and is currently running its third land auction, which closes in January.