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Abstract

This study is the first to comprehensively evaluate green hydrogen production from wind energy across 14 geographically diverse sites in Oman, filling a critical research gap in the MENA region where wind-to-hydrogen feasibility remains underexplored. Unlike prior studies focused on Europe (Dincer & Acar, 2015) or solar-heavy MENA projects (Mohammed et al., 2024), this simulation-based analysis leverages Oman’s unique wind resources and arid climate to pioneer regionspecific insights. Using Weibull distribution for wind resource assessment, we calculate Capacity Factor (CF), Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH), annual hydrogen yields, and CO2 emission reductions. Results highlight Thumrait and Marmul as optimal sites, with CFs of 41% and 35.4%, LCOEs of 0.0302 USD/kWh and 0.035 USD/kWh, and LCOHs of 6.31 USD/kg and 6.5576 USD/kg, respectively, alongside substantial CO2 reductions (e.g., 5806.5 tons/year at Thumrait). These findings position Oman as a potential leader in sustainable hydrogen production, supporting its 2050 carbon neutrality goal. By addressing technical, economic, and environmental factors while overcoming challenges like water scarcity and remote site logistics (Section 2.5), this research provides actionable guidance for policymakers to advance wind-to-hydrogen systems in arid, wind-rich regions, setting a benchmark for localised renewable energy transitions. A graphical abstract is provided to summarise the methodology, key findings, and implications.

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