admin The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation to bolster industrial collaboration in hydrogen fuel technology. In line with their common objective to develop sustainable and reduced or emission-free energy sources, as well as achieve a carbon neutral industrial sector while ensuring its continued growth, the collaboration will explore ways of supporting the production, storage and transportation of hydrogen fuel.
Details on the MoU
The MoU was signed by Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Denis Manturov, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade, on the sidelines of the 37th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference (Adipec 2021).
Through its participation in Adipec 2021, themed ‘Make it in the Emirates’, MoIAT aimed to highlight the competitive advantages of the UAE’s industrial sector and introduce international delegations to the investment opportunities it offers. Furthermore, MoIAT showcased the ability of local industrial companies to forge partnerships that contribute to a healthy exchange of knowledge and expertise, and also reach international markets.
“The MoU aligns with the strategic vision of our leadership — to build new and reinforce existing international collaborations in support of sustainable development. Working with the Ministry of Industry and Trade in Russia on hydrogen fuel complements our nations’ longstanding relationship and reflects new directives to find clean and sustainable energy sources, especially as the global economy begins to recover from the repercussions of Covid-19,” said Al Jaber. “
Importance of this Collaboration
This collaboration reinforces the strong partnership that exists between the UAE and the Russian Federation, especially the bilateral investments focused on priority sectors such as industry, information technology, infrastructure, petrochemicals, and energy, all of which are cornerstones to hydrogen fuel. Recognizing the world’s need for low-emission energy sources, hydrogen will create a substantial shift in the future of energy and industry.
The UAE has made significant developments in its hydrogen production, reaching approximately 300,000 tons annually through Adnoc’s downstream facilities. Furthermore, Mubadala, Adnoc, and ADQ established the Abu Dhabi Hydrogen Alliance to develop a roadmap to accelerate the UAE’s adoption and use of hydrogen in major sectors. Another pioneering initiative is the Green Hydrogen project at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai, a first-of-its-kind project in the Mena region developed in collaboration with Dewa, Expo 2020 Dubai and Siemens Energy.
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