Muscat – Oman has been recognised with the Excellence and Creativity Award for its ‘Dual Combustion Truck for Carbon Reduction’ project at the 26th Gulf Engineering Forum, held in Bahrain under the theme ‘Challenges of Energy Transformation’.

The award-winning project, developed by Blue Ice Oman – a company providing turnkey hydrogen solutions, focuses on reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable mobility.

The dual-combustion technology integrates hydrogen and diesel fuel in truck engines, effectively cutting emissions by 50%. This initiative is part of Oman’s broader net-zero strategy, which targets zero emissions by 2050.

Eng Abdullah Ali al Busaidi, Director General of Oman Logistics Centre at the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), said, “This award reflects the ministry’s ongoing efforts to achieve the goals of the net-zero programme and reduce carbon emissions.”

He highlighted the ministry’s collaboration with the private sector to develop advanced combustion technologies. “We are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by promoting electric vehicles, environmentally friendly trucks, biofuels, hydrogen, and sustainable public transportation,” he added.

The Gulf Engineering Forum, running until February 13, has brought together experts, researchers, and academics from the fields of energy, environment, and industry to address challenges in energy transformation.

The forum features workshops and discussions on renewable energy, decarbonisation, clean energy technologies, and innovative solutions for reducing emissions.