Saudi Arabia to build Hydrogen City. It plans 600 tonnes per day and the most futuristic “octagonal plant” (not a city itself). It is not surprising that hydrogen is gaining such prominence, as we have seen it succeed in other instances, such as the hydrogen-powered invention you can put in your home.

The projection of hydrogen as a clean, carbon-free fuel is extremely enticing. With considerable reserves, natural hydrogen could provide a viable alternative to the oil and gas industry. It is the simplest and most abundant chemical element in the universe and promises to be a key player in the transition to a more sustainable, less fossil-dependent future.

One of the secrets of hydrogen’s success is its versatility. It can be used in a wide range of applications. “I believe it has the potential to replace all fossil fuels,” Vyacheslav Zgonnik, CEO of Natural Hydrogen Energy, once told Science magazine.

The goal is to produce 4 GW of renewable energy to help produce up to 600 tonnes per day of green hydrogen. This megaproject has already reached the 8.4 billion needed to build it and could be listed by the end of 2026. NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) is a joint venture company that has the participation of the Saudi company ACWA Power, the American company Air Products and NEOM.

The purpose is to develop one of the world’s largest renewable energy projects to help Saudi Arabia make its transition from oil to green energy. In addition to this, the company has a plan to provide energy to all the cities included in the NEOM project.

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