Saudi Aramco made a significant move by acquiring a 50% stake in Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) alongside Air Products Qudra. This partnership is set to play a vital role in establishing a hydrogen infrastructure in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, supporting Aramco's carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub in Jubail. BHIG will focus on producing blue hydrogen derived from natural gas, with a key emphasis on capturing and storing emissions, in line with Aramco's official statement. The collaboration aims to commence commercial operations to produce blue hydrogen and support Aramco's CCS activities. Aramco's strategic vision, as expressed by Ashraf Al Ghazzawi, includes leveraging this network and the CCS hub in Jubail to seize emerging opportunities for reducing carbon emissions, fostering growth, and diversifying the energy portfolio. The incorporation of carbon capture technologies remains central to Aramco's ambition to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, demonstrated through the unveiling of Saudi Arabia's initial direct air capture (DAC) facility developed in alliance with Siemens Energy. The DAC facility will serve as a testing site for advanced CO2 capture solutions tailored to the region's climate, with the ultimate goal of cost reduction to expedite DAC technology deployment across the area. Additionally, Aramco and Siemens Energy plan to collaborate to scale up this technology, potentially opening pathways for extensive DAC projects in the future. Ali A. Al-Meshari highlighted the broader implications of captured CO2, indicating its utilization in producing environmentally-friendly chemicals and fuels. The strategic investments and technological advancements underscore Aramco's commitment to sustainable practices and innovation in the energy sector.