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Green oil discovery shocks the world — Trillions may lie hidden under the Persian Gulf
S. Phumlani - November 16, 2025
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For a long time, global energy was dominated by the oil found in the Persian Gulf. This is now changing. The spotlight is shifting to a different source of energy that is being called the Gulf’s “new oil.” The numbers that are being spoken about are quite something. Trillions of liters every year.
What could the green oil in the Persian Gulf be?
Drilling is not being considered to harvest this green oil in the Persian Gulf. The Persian Gulf has an abundance of sunlight, and so this is being used in the process. With the right infrastructure, the Gulf could be transformed. This would be the biggest change in the Gulf since oil was first found there.
So, what is it that is lurking beneath the arid ground of the Persian Gulf? It is not a new source of energy, but it is one the world is still getting to grips with. It is a source of energy that has immense potential. The world in general would do well to use more of this kind of energy as nations look to lower emissions.
Green hydrogen is the next wave in clean energy, being focused on in the Persian Gulf
That’s right, green hydrogen. This is the new oil in the Persian Gulf. Solar
energy is used to split water, which results in hydrogen. Unlike oil, green hydrogen does not run dry. When the sun rises daily, the process starts up again.
Striking it lucky and finding oil fields might become a thing of the past. The Gulf has abundant solar power. Some of the best of it there is, actually. The sunlight can be used to generate power on a large scale, more so than in most places on the planet. You take that power, run it through electrolyzers, and the hydrogen you can get is staggering.
This green hydrogen surge in the Persian Gulf could rival their oil output
You read that correctly. Experts believe that this surge in green hydrogen could very soon rival the amount of oil the Persian Gulf is responsible for. That is a lot of renewable energy on the cards. Estimates reach trillions of liters a year. No country could equal that in comparison.
Green hydrogen could keep the Gulf at the center of energy markets. This is why they keep comparing this hydrogen potential to oil. The hydrogen would be carried by ships or packages as ammonia in some cases. The exports from the Gulf could easily reach Asia or Europe. The pipeline that has been created for oil can be repurposed or expanded. The Gulf is the perfect place for this kind of development.
What the hydrogen rush in the Gulf could mean for the future of energy
This is an important moment for the energy game. The Gulf states are 3
also making the most of it. Money is being invested into massive solar farms to see this hydrogen rush truly begin to surge. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman are already at the races. They are all looking to build large hydrogen plants.
They will look to prove that green hydrogen is not just a fancy science experiment. It can power the world just as oil did. Early projects look promising. The Gulf is perfect because of its sun and the space it offers for projects of this scale.
Hydrogen will see the Gulf remain an energy giant, provided things go according to plan. The Gulf could help lead the world towards greener pastures instead of being left behind as a relic of old energy. The world will be watching closely. There is no stash hidden underground this time. This is a different kind of energy. The Persian Gulf could be the powerhouse of renewable energy.