Masdar, a global leader in clean energy and a pioneer in green hydrogen, and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE's national railway network, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore transport solutions for the green hydrogen value chain across the nation. The strategic collaboration was signed at the Global Rail Transport and Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference 2025 in Abu Dhabi.

Scope of the Collaboration

Through this collaboration, the companies will assess opportunities to utilize Etihad Rail's expanding national network to facilitate the transportation of feedstocks and products along the green hydrogen and derivatives value chain. The partnership will focus on transporting various products, including hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, sustainable aviation fuel, and others.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by His Excellency Shadi Malak, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Rail, and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar. The actual signatories were Dr. Faye Al Hersh, Associate Director, Development UAE at Masdar, and Adhraa Almansoori, Director Public Policy & Sustainability at Etihad Rail.

Leadership Statements and Strategic Vision

His Excellency Shadi Malak emphasized the role of rail as the backbone of sustainable logistics in the UAE. He stated that their network will provide the critical infrastructure to move green hydrogen and its derivatives at scale, supporting innovation, energy security, and long-term economic growth. Malak noted that through this partnership, Etihad Rail is reinforcing its commitment to building strategic partnerships that accelerate the energy transition.

Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi described the partnership as moving Masdar closer to being able to deliver green hydrogen and derivative products at industrial scale to drive energy system transformation and enhance energy security. He highlighted that through collaborations like this, they can build the green hydrogen value chain, support the UAE and decarbonization efforts, and drive sustainable socioeconomic growth.

Company Objectives and Operations

Masdar aims to become a leading producer of green hydrogen and its derivatives globally by 2030. The company is developing and investing in commercial projects, building scalable platforms in key markets worldwide. Etihad Rail operates freight services across the UAE, connecting industrial zones and maritime ports. The company plans to launch passenger services in 2026.

Alignment with National Policies

The collaboration aligns with Abu Dhabi's Low-Carbon Hydrogen Policy and the UAE's National Hydrogen Strategy 2050. The national strategy aims to strengthen the nation's position as a producer and supplier of low-emission hydrogen by 2031. The strategy is designed to help reduce emissions in hard-to-abate sectors, including land, sea, and air transport, chemicals and fertilizers, and metals such as aluminum, iron, and steel.

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