Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Green Hydrogen Megaproject Nears 2026 Operational Phase
World’s largest renewable-powered hydrogen facility advances toward completion, aiming to establish Saudi leadership in clean energy exports
Saudi Arabia’s flagship green hydrogen complex in the NEOM region is advancing toward its scheduled operational launch in 2026, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom’s renewable energy strategy and economic transformation.
The project, developed by the NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) — a joint venture between Saudi entities and international partners including ACWA Power and Air Products — is designed to harness abundant solar and wind resources to produce low-carbon hydrogen at unprecedented scale.
As of late 2025, construction across the hydrogen facility, associated wind and solar farms, and supporting infrastructure has reached roughly ninety per cent completion, underscoring steady progress toward commissioning next year.
Situated in Oxagon, the industrial zone of the broader NEOM initiative on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, the complex will integrate around 4 gigawatts of renewable generation capacity to power electrolyser systems capable of producing up to six hundred tonnes of green hydrogen daily.
This hydrogen will be converted into green ammonia — a transportable clean fuel — with initial shipments expected as early as 2027 once full commissioning and quality testing are completed.
The facility’s deployment aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 agenda, which seeks to diversify the economy beyond oil and establish new energy export industries using sustainable technologies.
Project stakeholders emphasise that the scale of the NEOM hydrogen plant is unmatched globally, combining utility-scale wind and solar generation with advanced electrolysis and storage infrastructure.
By leveraging Saudi Arabia’s high solar irradiance and consistent wind patterns, the initiative aims to reduce life-cycle carbon emissions significantly compared with conventional hydrogen production methods.
At full capacity, the site’s output could contribute to global decarbonisation efforts by displacing fossil fuels across industrial and transport sectors traditionally difficult to electrify.
While the technical rollout proceeds on schedule, broader market considerations are also shaping the complex’s trajectory.
Developers are working to secure long-term offtake agreements that will underpin the economic viability of green hydrogen and ammonia exports, reflecting a global energy landscape in transition.
Nonetheless, the near-completion milestone reinforces Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a leading supplier of renewable-based fuels, positioning the NEOM project as a cornerstone of the country’s clean energy leadership on the world stage.
The project, developed by the NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) — a joint venture between Saudi entities and international partners including ACWA Power and Air Products — is designed to harness abundant solar and wind resources to produce low-carbon hydrogen at unprecedented scale.
As of late 2025, construction across the hydrogen facility, associated wind and solar farms, and supporting infrastructure has reached roughly ninety per cent completion, underscoring steady progress toward commissioning next year.
Situated in Oxagon, the industrial zone of the broader NEOM initiative on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, the complex will integrate around 4 gigawatts of renewable generation capacity to power electrolyser systems capable of producing up to six hundred tonnes of green hydrogen daily.
This hydrogen will be converted into green ammonia — a transportable clean fuel — with initial shipments expected as early as 2027 once full commissioning and quality testing are completed.
The facility’s deployment aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 agenda, which seeks to diversify the economy beyond oil and establish new energy export industries using sustainable technologies.
Project stakeholders emphasise that the scale of the NEOM hydrogen plant is unmatched globally, combining utility-scale wind and solar generation with advanced electrolysis and storage infrastructure.
By leveraging Saudi Arabia’s high solar irradiance and consistent wind patterns, the initiative aims to reduce life-cycle carbon emissions significantly compared with conventional hydrogen production methods.
At full capacity, the site’s output could contribute to global decarbonisation efforts by displacing fossil fuels across industrial and transport sectors traditionally difficult to electrify.
While the technical rollout proceeds on schedule, broader market considerations are also shaping the complex’s trajectory.
Developers are working to secure long-term offtake agreements that will underpin the economic viability of green hydrogen and ammonia exports, reflecting a global energy landscape in transition.
Nonetheless, the near-completion milestone reinforces Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a leading supplier of renewable-based fuels, positioning the NEOM project as a cornerstone of the country’s clean energy leadership on the world stage.
