Aramco and Gulf Cryo have teamed up to establish a testing facility at the King Salman Energy Park in Saudi Arabia to focus on lower-carbon hydrogen and carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technologies. This collaborative effort will involve testing Aramco's newly developed technologies at Gulf Cryo's Applications and Technologies Center within SPARK. The goal is to move these technologies towards broader deployment, in line with Aramco's ambitious Net Zero targets for greenhouse gas emissions. The partnership is seen as a significant step towards creating a local ecosystem that accelerates technology deployment by utilizing in-kingdom talent and infrastructure. The facility, expected to be operational by the end of 2025, will play a crucial role in supporting Saudi Arabia's strategy to localise innovation and boost domestic capabilities in the energy transition. Gulf Cryo, known for its work on reducing CO2 emissions, and Aramco, with investments in emissions reduction projects like the CCUS hub at Jubail, are key players driving this collaborative effort. The announcement coincides with a heightened focus on decarbonisation efforts in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia post-COP29. The region, with its significant contribution to global CO2 emissions due to its reliance on hydrocarbons, is increasingly embracing advanced technologies to reduce its environmental footprint. Saudi Arabia's Saudi Green Initiative, targeting Net Zero emissions by 2060, and the UAE's investments in renewable energy projects signal a shift towards sustainability and innovation in the region.