Topsoe and Aramco have entered into a joint development agreement to produce low-carbon hydrogen, also known as blue hydrogen, using Topsoe's eREACT technology at Aramco's Shaybah NGL facility. This strategic collaboration aims to bring carbon-reducing technology to the market by combining Topsoe's expertise with Aramco's resources. The partnership will showcase the integration of Aramco's palladium-alloy membrane technology for low-carbon hydrogen production with simultaneous CO2 capture. This collaboration is expected to accelerate the adoption of low-carbon hydrogen technology globally, contributing to reducing the carbon footprint in the energy and chemical sectors. eREACT technology is at the core of this initiative, offering a novel approach to producing low-carbon hydrogen and fuels. The technology's electrified reactor design allows for the conversion of various feedstocks into low-carbon hydrogen or other chemicals and fuels. By utilizing a combination of renewable electricity and natural gas, eREACT significantly reduces flue gas emissions, playing a key role in the transition to a low-carbon economy. One of the key advantages of eREACT is its potential to replace fossil fuel for heating the reformer with electrified heating, leading to efficiency gains and potentially reducing gas volumes needed for hydrogen production by up to 30%. Moreover, when combined with carbon capture and storage (CCS), the carbon-reducing potential of eREACT is further enhanced. Both Topsoe and Aramco express enthusiasm about the commercial viability and significant benefits of eREACT technology for low-carbon hydrogen production. Elena Scaltritti, Topsoe's chief commercial officer, highlighted the technology's potential in the low-carbon hydrogen economy, while Ali A Meshari, Aramco senior vice president, emphasized the collaborative effort to create an innovative solution for lower-carbon hydrogen production. This joint initiative marks a crucial step towards sustainable energy production and reducing carbon emissions.