Saudi Arabia working on meeting its net-zero emissions target
Saudi Arabia has taken a major step
in its climate strategy with the inauguration of its first Direct Air Capture
(DAC) demonstration unit in Riyadh. The project, launched on July 27 through a
partnership between the Ministry of Energy, the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies
and Research Center (KAPSARC), and Swiss company Climeworks, aims to directly
extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to help meet the Kingdom’s net-zero
emissions targets.
The mobile DAC unit, located at
KAPSARC, is designed to test how the technology performs under Saudi Arabia’s
extreme heat. Unlike Climeworks’ previous DAC installations in cooler regions
such as Iceland, this pilot project will generate critical data to optimize the
technology for use in hot, arid environments common across much of the world.
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The initiative is part of Saudi
Arabia’s broader plan to scale up carbon capture efforts. The Kingdom targets
capturing up to 44 million tonnes of CO₂ annually by 2035 through the
development of large-scale Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) hubs
in both the Eastern and Western regions. These facilities will capture
industrial emissions for either permanent storage or conversion into useful
products, contributing to emissions reduction while fostering economic growth.
Beyond environmental impact, the DAC
project is expected to stimulate economic opportunities. Localizing the
production of DAC components and materials could establish new industries,
create jobs, and support economic diversification in line with Vision 2030
objectives.
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The initiative also reflects Saudi
Arabia’s commitment to the Circular Carbon Economy framework, which focuses on
reducing, reusing, recycling, and removing carbon emissions. By pioneering DAC
technology in harsh climates, the Kingdom is positioning itself as a global
leader in carbon management solutions and innovation in climate technologies.
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