KAUST and NEOM working together to promote
green economy
King Abdullah University of Science
and Technology (KAUST) has announced a strategic collaboration with NEOM to
drive the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's green economy forward. This partnership
centers on the development of hydrogen and sustainable fuel technologies
through three advanced applied research projects.
NEOM’s Education, Research, and
Innovation Foundation, through its Hydrogen and E-Fuels Applied Research
Institute (HEFARI), is sponsoring the initiative to harness hydrogen as a
renewable energy source. KAUST researchers are leading these efforts,
showcasing significant advancements at a recent summit held at the KAUST
Research and Technology Park.
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The two-day summit gathered senior
representatives from KAUST, NEOM, HEFARI, and various industry leaders,
including Saudi Aramco, Imperial College, HyET, Cruise Saudi, Next7, and Dow.
Discussions focused on the ongoing research projects, the challenges ahead, and
the potential for advancing Saudi Arabia's green hydrogen economy.
Key topics included the
cost-effective production of green hydrogen and ammonia, their applications in
sustainable aviation and marine propulsion, and the development of essential
technologies such as electrolyzers, advanced catalysts, and membranes.
Participants also explored the critical needs for manufacturing,
transportation, and storage of these technologies.
Three prominent KAUST faculty
members are leading the research projects sponsored by HEFARI. Professor
William Roberts, specializing in Mechanical Engineering, is developing
carbon-neutral fuels for marine engines, addressing new regulations aimed at
decarbonizing the shipping industry. Professor Mani Sarathy, a Chemical
Engineering expert, is working on reducing the costs of large-scale
electrolysis technologies to produce cleaner hydrogen. Assistant Professor of
Mechanical Engineering Thibaut Guiberti is focusing on minimizing emissions
from engines and turbines that use green ammonia as fuel.
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This collaboration aligns with Saudi
Arabia's ambitious goals to generate 50% of its electricity from renewable
sources by 2030 and to become the world's leading producer and supplier of
green hydrogen. Additionally, it supports the Kingdom's target of achieving
carbon neutrality by 2060 through the circular carbon economy approach, which
emphasizes advanced carbon management technologies and integrated solutions to
combat climate change. The partnership underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to
maintaining its global leadership in this critical field.
Source: https://english.aawsat.com/
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