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Omani hydrogen for Germany and the EU: not just a matter of energy policy
Wasserstoff aus Oman für Deutschland und die EU: nicht nur aus energiepolitischer Perspektive sinnvoll
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Abstract Germany and the EU plan to import hydrogen and its derivatives from the Arab Gulf states. Although Germany has signed a joint declaration of intent with the Sultanate of Oman to this end, its efforts focus primarily on Oman's larger neighbours. However, it would be a mistake to overlook Oman's poten... view more
Germany and the EU plan to import hydrogen and its derivatives from the Arab Gulf states. Although Germany has signed a joint declaration of intent with the Sultanate of Oman to this end, its efforts focus primarily on Oman's larger neighbours. However, it would be a mistake to overlook Oman's potential role within German and European energy policy, geostrategy, and climate diplomacy. Oman's ambitious hydrogen plans can provide Germany and the EU with affordable clean energy; and enhanced (trade) relations with the Sultanate align with a value-based approach to trade, support global climate action, and stabilise regional power balances - thus preventing the potential of dangerous conflict. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Federal Republic of Germany; EU; Persian Gulf; Oman; international relations; energy policy; energy supply
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Special areas of Departmental Policy
Free Keywords
Energiesicherheit; Energieträger/Energiequellen; Wasserstoff
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
8 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 18/2023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2023C18
ISSN
2747-5107
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications