Energy

With hydrocarbons-rich countries in the Gulf increasingly looking to reduce their carbon emissions, some in the region are turning to multi-coloured hydrogen as a more environmentally sustainable solution. Along with renewable sources like solar and wind, hydrogen is regarded as a potential low-carbon or zero-carbon fuel that is key to the transition away from fossil fuels....

As Saudi Arabia moves to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on oil revenue, the energy sector is set to remain of paramount importance to future development. The Kingdom is positioning itself to increase its oil exports over the coming decade in a move expected to help the country maintain its role as a reliable and versatile global supplier in an increasingly...

Saudi Aramco is planning to boost its maximum crude oil production capacity to over 13m barrels per day (bpd) by 2027, up from 12m bpd as of August 2022. This is set to bolster Saudi Arabia’s position in global energy markets and afford the Kingdom greater agility under various possible energy transition scenarios. The expansion plan was announced in March 2020 and is expected...