Aramco and Air Products Qudra have officially completed the acquisition of a 50 percent equity interest in the Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company (BHIG). This collaboration aims to produce blue hydrogen, including lower-carbon hydrogen, by utilizing carbon capture and storage (CCS) techniques in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The goal is to establish a hydrogen network in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, supporting various industries while reducing carbon emissions and diversifying the energy sector. The joint venture between Aramco and Air Products Qudra signifies a significant step towards sustainability and industrial development in the region. In parallel to this initiative, Aramco has launched Saudi Arabia's first carbon dioxide direct air capture (DAC) test unit in collaboration with Siemens Energy. This pilot plant, capable of removing 12 tons of carbon dioxide annually from the atmosphere, demonstrates Aramco's commitment to advancing carbon capture technologies. The development of this DAC test unit is aligned with the company's vision to explore next-generation CO2 capture materials and drive cost reductions to facilitate the widespread adoption of direct air capture methodologies. Moreover, the announcement of a shareholders' agreement involving Aramco, Linde, and SLB sets the groundwork for the establishment of a Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) hub in Jubail. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2027, this CCS hub in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province aims to capture and store up to nine million metric tons of CO2 annually. The support from the Ministry of Energy further underscores the commitment to carbon reduction efforts and the promotion of sustainable practices in the energy industry.