Aramco, Linde, SLB To Build CCS Hub in Jubail

Aramco, Linde and SLB are joining forces to develop one of the world’s largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) hubs at Jubail, eastern Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi state energy producer said it had signed a shareholders’ agreement with industrial gases firm Linde and global technology company SLB for the project’s first phase, which is expected to capture and store up to nine million tons of CO2 per year from three Aramco gas plants and other industrial sources.

Construction is slated for completion in 2027, with additional phases expected to further expand capacity.

Aramco will take a 60% stake in the project, with Linde and SLB each owning 20%, the Saudi firm said in a statement.

“This announcement represents a step forward in delivering on our strategy to contribute to global carbon management solutions and achieve our emission mitigation goals,” said Ashraf Al Ghazzawi, EVP of strategy and corporate development at Aramco.

“Aramco’s collaboration with SLB and Linde demonstrates the importance of global partnerships in driving technological innovation, reducing emissions from conventional energy sources and enabling new, lower-carbon energy solutions. This CCS hub is among several programs that will enable us to meet rising demand for affordable, reliable and more sustainable energy.”

Aramco said the project aligned with the kingdom’s target of net zero emissions by 2060.

Aramco itself is aiming to reach net-zero scope 1 and 2 gas emissions across its wholly owned operated assets by 2050. It is also targeting a cut in upstream carbon intensity by 15% by 2035.


Saudi Aramco, Linde and SLB are members of the Breakbulk Global Shipper Network.

PHOTO CREDIT: SLB