Aramco, a significant player in the energy and chemicals sector, has partnered with Air Products Qudra (APQ) to acquire an equity interest in the Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases Company (BHIG) based in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. This move is part of Aramco's strategy to develop a lower-carbon hydrogen network in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. The agreement includes provisions for Aramco to offtake hydrogen and nitrogen, enhancing its alternative energy solutions portfolio. The partnership between Aramco and APQ aims to establish a marketplace for lower-carbon hydrogen by utilizing Aramco's expertise in carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen technology. BHIG, focused on producing lower-carbon hydrogen while capturing CO2, will align with Aramco's goals of expanding its new energies portfolio and supporting a sustainable energy future. This collaboration is expected to pave the way for the creation of the largest hydrogen network in the Middle East, catering to the needs of refining, chemical, and petrochemical industries.