ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), one of the world’s largest petrochemical manufacturers. SABIC’s decarbonization strategy aims to reduce its carbon emissions chiefly by integrating renewable electricity into its operations and raising energy efficiency. Hydrogen, in both its blue and green forms, plays a crucial role in decarbonizing SABIC’s carbon-intensive production processes, including methanol production, ammonia synthesis, and steelmaking. SABIC views hydrogen primarily as a chemical feedstock, although it is also exploring its use as a fuel. With SABIC having announced plans to become carbon neutral by 2050, the role of hydrogen is critical to fulfilling its environmental and sustainability goals within the circular carbon economy framework. Therefore, SABIC’s strategy is expected to raise the Kingdom’s hydrogen aspirations owing to the company’s competitive advantages; these include access to competitively priced feedstocks, economies of scale, innovative technology, and an attractive portfolio of sustainable products and services.
