The Saudi NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) has announced significant progress in developing the world’s largest green hydrogen plant, advancing efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources. The plant, set to be fully operational by 2026, aims to produce up to 600 tonnes of green hydrogen daily, targeting global export markets.
In 2024, NGHC reported achieving 60% completion across its key sites, which include a hydrogen production facility, wind garden, solar farm, and transmission grid. The installation of critical technology and the preparation of “Electrolyser 1” for a 2025 launch marked key construction milestones.
The project is designed to support decarbonization efforts, with the potential to reduce global CO2 emissions by up to 5 million tonnes annually. By the end of 2026, the green hydrogen produced will power buses, heavy trucks, and industrial processes.
NGHC is also expanding its workforce, launching a recruitment drive that attracted over 9,000 applicants and forming partnerships with educational institutions to train future talent in the sector.
According to the Hydrogen Council, rapid scaling of green hydrogen projects is critical to meeting global climate goals, with the NEOM project positioned as a blueprint for large-scale clean hydrogen production.
