Masdar and Etihad Rail Partner to Develop Green Hydrogen Transport Solutions Across the UAE

Masdar has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway network, to explore integrated transport solutions for the nation’s green hydrogen value chain.

Under the agreement, the two organizations will evaluate how Etihad Rail’s expanding network can be leveraged to transport feedstocks and products across the hydrogen and derivatives value chain, including hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and sustainable aviation fuels. The collaboration aligns with Abu Dhabi’s Low-Carbon Hydrogen Policy and the UAE’s National Hydrogen Strategy 2050, which aim to position the country as a leading producer and exporter of low-emission hydrogen and accelerate decarbonization in key industrial sectors. “This collaboration with Masdar underscores the role of rail as the backbone of sustainable logistics in the UAE. Our network will provide the critical infrastructure to move green hydrogen and its derivatives at scale, supporting innovation, energy security, and long-term economic growth. Through this partnership, Etihad Rail is reinforcing its commitment to building strategic partnerships that accelerate the energy transition.” said His Excellency Shadi Malak, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad Rail.

“This strategic partnership with Etihad Rail moves us closer to being able to deliver green hydrogen and derivative products at industrial scale to drive energy system transformation and enhance energy security. Through collaborations like this, we can build the green hydrogen value chain, support the UAE and decarbonization efforts, and drive sustainable socioeconomic growth.” added Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer at Masdar.

The signing took place during the Global Rail Transport and Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference in Abu Dhabi. The ceremony was witnessed by His Excellency Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, with Dr. Faye Al Hersh, Associate Director, Development UAE at Masdar, and Adhraa Almansoori, Director of Public Policy & Sustainability at Etihad Rail, serving as signatories.