CCUS Forum

18 -21 MAY, 2025
DHAHRAN
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Aramco, a global leader

Aramco, a global leader in the energy industry, is invested in technologies that align with global sustainability goals. In line with this commitment, it continues to explore the Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) domain. The company aspires to reduce scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emission within its operations, while supporting economic growth and meeting energy demand. 

// Key Contributions by Aramco in CCUS

Uthmaniyah CO₂ EOR Demonstration Project

One of the largest CCUS projects in the Middle East.

  • Purpose
    Captures CO₂ from industrial sources and uses it for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) to extract crude oil.
  • Scale
    • Captures 800,000 tons of CO₂ annually.
    • Injects the CO₂ into the Uthmaniyah oil field, storing it underground while enhancing oil recovery.
  • Result
    A dual benefit of reducing CO₂ emissions and increasing oil production efficiently.

// Key Contributions by Aramco in CCUS

Carbon Management Research

Aramco collaborates with global universities and institutes to innovate in CCUS, focusing on

  • Cost reduction in carbon capture technologies.
  • Developing energy-efficient materials for capture processes.
  • Exploring direct air capture (DAC) technologies for future scalability.

// Key Contributions by Aramco in CCUS

Converting CO₂ Into Useful Products

  • Aramco actively explores CO₂ utilization by transforming it into useful products like
    • Chemicals and synthetic fuels.
    • Carbon-infused concrete, which strengthens building materials.
  • These efforts integrate sustainability into industrial processes, reducing lifecycle emissions.

// Key Contributions by Aramco in CCUS

Leadership in Blue Hydrogen

  • Aramco is heavily investing in blue hydrogen (hydrogen produced from natural gas with CO₂ captured and stored).
  • CCUS plays a central role here, as CO₂ emissions from hydrogen production are captured and stored, making the fuel environmentally sustainable.

// Key Contributions by Aramco in CCUS

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

  • Works closely with global energy and environmental organizations to promote CCUS adoption worldwide.
  • Shares findings to help develop regulatory frameworks and improve the scalability of CCUS infrastructure.
CCUS Climate Strategy

CCUS in Aramco’s Broader Climate Strategy

01

Net-Zero by 2050

Aramco’s commitment to reducing operational emissions includes CCUS as a cornerstone technology.

02

Circular Carbon Economy (CCE)

Aramco is advancing the CCE framework, focusing on reducing, reusing, recycling, and removing carbon, with CCUS being a pivotal element.

03

Infrastructure Development

Aramco supports creating regional CCUS hubs to aggregate emissions from multiple sources and maximize storage efficiency.

Why Aramco’s CCUS Initiatives Matter

Aramco’s investment in CCUS reflects its ambition to

Balance energy security with climate goals

Lead the Middle East region in climate technology innovations. 

Pave the way for global-scale adoption of CCUS as a cost-effective and impactful tool for emissions reduction.