RENEWABLES

other wind energy projects of much greater size being developed across the region in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman,” he said.

“Many of these projects are of course being developed together with solar PV projects to power hydrogen plants and this is in fact the sector that we think has major potential for the region. If you look back a couple of years, there was almost no mention of hydrogen projects and right now there are already 18 projects in the pipeline just for the UAE.”

Rondhuis was also optimistic for the region’s offshore wind prospects.

“We are seeing major developments in all areas of the world. Despite the low pipeline, we are convinced that the Gulf will also have more projects in the years to come. And we know from experience that the GCC is very effective, with short periods between planning and execution.” BB

THOUGHT LEADER