Italy and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen energy cooperation, particularly in the field of renewable energy and emissions reduction. The agreement, lasting five years, was inked in Riyadh during a meeting between Italy's energy and environment minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin and his Saudi counterpart Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud. The focus of the agreement includes renewable energy, methane emissions reduction, power interconnections, renewable and low-emission hydrogen and ammonia, as well as carbon capture and storage systems. Minister Pichetto Fratin highlighted Italy's potential role as a gateway for Saudi-produced renewable hydrogen and ammonia into Europe, citing proximity and competitiveness compared to other alternatives in the North Sea. This collaboration signifies a step towards diversifying energy sources and promoting cleaner energy solutions on a global scale.