Broaden Energy to set up hydrogen equipment facility in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) recently signed a key partnership with Broaden Energy, a global hydrogen energy solutions company.

Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Broaden Energy will establish Abu Dhabi’s first hydrogen equipment manufacturing complex.

The manufacturing complex, with more than Dhs1bn in investments, aligns closely with the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy, aimed at enhancing sustainability, developing robust value chains, and enhancing the emirate’s industrial competitiveness.

Partnership aligns with national hydrogen strategy

ADDED and Broaden Energy will collaborate closely to ensure the project’s alignment with the UAE National Hydrogen Strategy and the Net Zero 2050 Strategy.

The UAE aims to rank among the top 10 producers of green hydrogen globally by 2031, with an ambitious production target of 1.4 million tonnes annually.

Establishing hydrogen hubs will catalyse industry-wide adoption, enable a comprehensive supply chain and build essential infrastructure to attract global energy leaders.

Engineer Arafat Al Yafei, executive director of ADDED’s Industrial Development Bureau (IDB), emphasised the strategic importance of this initiative, saying it underscored “ADDED’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 goals through innovative industrial solutions. Abu Dhabi’s robust industrial sector continues to prioritise sustainability and remains a magnet for targeted investments”.

Adnan Sokolija, CEO of Broaden Energy said: “Establishing Abu Dhabi’s first hydrogen equipment manufacturing complex underscores our dedication to advancing renewable energy and supporting the UAE’s strategic vision. We look forward to partnering with ADDED to bring this transformative project to fruition and contribute to a sustainable future.”

The MoU establishes a framework for continuous knowledge exchange and research collaboration, focusing on renewable energies and related technologies.

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