Decarbonizing Saudi Arabia Energy and Industrial Sectors: Assessment of Carbon Capture Cost

This work evaluates carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) costs in Saudi Arabia's energy and industrial sectors, offering updated CO₂ emission estimates from 2022 across key industries, including electricity, petrochemicals, refineries, cement, steel, ammonia production, and desalination. Using a custom economic model, the study calculates capture costs highlighting significant variations influenced by economies of scale and CO₂ concentration. Regional analysis identifies the Eastern region, with its planned CCS hub in Jubail, as a priority for deployment, while the Western region may require alternative storage solutions. These findings provide actionable insights for cost-effective CCUS implementation, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and net-zero goals.
Authors: Feras Rowaihy, Ali Hamieh, Naser Odeh, Mohamad Hejazi, Mohammed Al-Juaied, Abdulkader M Afifi, Hussein Hoteit
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