KAUST and NEOM Partnership: Accelerating Saudi Arabia's Green Economy with Hydrogen Innovation
Key Ideas
  • King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and NEOM collaborate to advance hydrogen and sustainable fuel production technologies in Saudi Arabia.
  • The partnership focuses on developing green hydrogen and ammonia applications for sustainable aviation fuel, marine propulsion, and carbon-neutral shipping.
  • KAUST researchers lead three key research projects to enhance electrolysis technologies, carbon-neutral marine fuels, and emissions reduction from using green ammonia as fuel.
  • The collaboration aligns with Saudi Arabia's renewable energy goals, aiming to generate 50% of electricity from renewables by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 through a circular carbon economy approach.
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and NEOM have joined forces in a strategic partnership to drive the transformation of Saudi Arabia's green economy. This collaboration focuses on advancing hydrogen and sustainable fuel production technologies through innovative research projects. NEOM's Education, Research, and Innovation Foundation, specifically the Hydrogen and E-Fuels Applied Research Institute (HEFARI), is supporting the development of green hydrogen as a renewable energy source. The recent KAUST Research and Technology Park summit showcased progress in this area, bringing together key stakeholders from various organizations to discuss ongoing projects and future opportunities. The summit highlighted the importance of economic green hydrogen and ammonia production, their applications in sustainable aviation fuel and marine propulsion, and the development of crucial technologies like electrolyzers and catalysts. Leading KAUST faculty members are spearheading research projects in carbon-neutral marine fuels, electrolysis technologies, and emissions reduction from green ammonia usage. This partnership is in line with Saudi Arabia's ambitious goals to increase renewable energy usage, aiming for 50% electricity generation from renewables by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. By emphasizing the circular carbon economy approach, the Kingdom aims to lead in combating climate change and advancing carbon management technologies.
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