The Middle East’s largest hydrogen facility

KEZAD Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, has signed a landmark 50-year land lease agreement with Broaden Energy to establish the region’s largest hydrogen manufacturing facility in KEZAD Area A (Al Ma’mourah), between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Unveiled at the fourth Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) forum, this first phase of Broaden Energy’s AED 455 million investment marks a major advancement in the UAE’s alternative fuels sector.

“Renewable energy is crucial to Abu Dhabi’s mission to diversify the energy mix for economic development,” said Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO of Economic Cities and Free Zones.

“The partnership with Broaden Energy reinforces our commitment to facilitate manufacturing innovation for the sector.”

Hydrogen generation

The 80,000 sqm site will locally manufacture hydrogen generation, refueling, and storage systems, strengthening the hydrogen supply chain and supporting national decarbonisation goals.

The facility, expected to create 1,000 direct permanent jobs, will deploy sustainable technologies powered by hydrogen, solar and wind energy.

Strategically located near the deep-water Khalifa Port, the project benefits from strong port infrastructure, enabling efficient export logistics and regional distribution.

Adnan Sokolija, CEO of Broaden Energy, added: “We are committed to developing advanced solutions that align with the nation’s local manufacturing initiatives and contribute to Abu Dhabi’s clean energy development.”

This development will help cement KEZAD’s role as a critical hub in advancing the UAE’s hydrogen economy and future-ready energy landscape.