A boost for UAE’s hydrogen production: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Economic Development(ADDED) and Dubai-based power provider Broaden Energy have partnered to establish the first hydrogen equipment manufacturing complex, according to a statement released last week. The project aims to attract AED 1 bn in investments and support the Abu Dhabi IndustrialStrategy and UAE National Hydrogen Strategy to develop a hydrogen industrial supply chain.

Knowledge exchange is an integral part of the agreement: “The partnership between ADDED and Broaden Energy will facilitate a continuous exchange of knowledge and research, with a focus on renewable energies and green hydrogen technologies,” the statement said, adding that the collaboration will drive innovation and accelerate the adoption of clean energy.

Part of bigger plans: UAE’s hydrogen strategy aims to produce 1.4 mn tons of green hydrogen by 2031, becoming one of the ten largest hydrogen producers. The strategy includes establishing hydrogen hubs and producing hydrogen equipment locally to boost the country’s energy infrastructure and encourage the use of the green fuel in industries.

About Broaden Energy: The Dubai-based company started operations in 2019 as a mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) provider, according to their website. Broaden’s projects include the third and fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, Al Dhafra solar plant, and Adnoc’s refuelling station.

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