Adnoc is developing CCS capacity
UAE energy sector decarbonisation drive intensifies
Mideast Gulf state keen to highlight progress made on expanding carbon sequestration capacity and diversifying e-fuels production ahead of COP28
The pace, scope and range of the UAE’s efforts to decarbonise its energy sector are accelerating as it prepares to serve as the controversial host of the UN’s flagship COP climate change summit in less than two months’ time. State-owned Adnoc and affiliated clean energy developer Masdar have signed deals signalling intent to move into the production of green hydrogen-based synthetic methane (e-methane) with partners from northern Europe and Japan—the main target markets for the emirate’s hydrogen export ambitions. Meanwhile, Adnoc picked the run-up to COP28 to highlight its contention that plans to significantly increase hydrocarbons production are compatible with its commitment to global de
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