German and Emirati companies are already working closely together on several hydrogen projects in the UAE. The first green electrolyser pilot project in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region was inaugurated jointly by Siemens Energy and Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (DEWA) in Dubai in May this year. Other green hydrogen and synthetic fuel projects are currently being planned.

The taskforce's work under the German-Emirati Energy Partnership is supported by the German-Emirati Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK) in Abu Dhabi and Guidehouse. The new hydrogen taskforce will be steered by a high-level steering group. The focus is on implementing concrete projects and achieving a common understanding of the necessary framework conditions for establishing and scaling green hydrogen production.