Aramco, in partnership with Siemens Energy, has launched Saudi Arabia’s first direct air capture (DAC) facility for CO2. The plant will test advanced capture materials suited to the local climate and explore cost reductions to accelerate DAC deployment. Both companies aim to scale up the technology for future large-scale facilities.
Aramco sees direct air capture (DAC) as key to cutting emissions, especially in hard-to-abate sectors. The captured CO2 can be used for sustainable chemicals and fuels.
As part of its net-zero goal by 2050, Aramco partnered with Linde and SLB to develop a carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub in Saudi Arabia, holding a 60% stake in the project.Aramco’s CCS hub in Jubail aims to be among the world’s largest, capturing 9 million tons of CO2 annually by 2027. Emissions will be stored underground, supporting Aramco’s 2050 net-zero goal and 2035 carbon intensity reduction target.
The project also aligns with its blue hydrogen and ammonia plans.Announced at the Saudi Green Initiative Forum, Aramco’s CCS project supports Saudi Arabia’s 2060 net-zero goal. Linde will provide decarbonization expertise, while SLB will contribute CCS technology and project experience.
