WPC Energy Congress Panel Discusses Leadership, Innovation, Resilience in Saudi Energy
General Supervisor of Ministry of Energy Deputyship for Localization, Local Content and Risk Management Dr. Zaid Al-Ghareeb highlighted Saudi Arabia's prominent role in the global energy sector, citing record-breaking achievements in solar and wind energy and clean hydrogen.
Speaking during a panel discussion on leadership, innovation, and resilience in Saudi energy at the 25th WPC Energy Congress in Riyadh, Al-Ghareeb noted that the Kingdom would become one of the leading exporters of green hydrogen to secure a targeted market share.
He noted that the Kingdom was investing in major carbon capture and storage projects, with captured carbon used in various applications, including water desalination and construction materials, as well as in technologies designed to improve diesel combustion efficiency.
On localization and local content, Al-Ghareeb said that the Kingdom seeks to establish supply chains in Saudi Arabia to increase economic value and resilience, particularly during crises.
