Saudi Arabia Will Operate First Hydrogen Train in the Region
Saudi Arabia will operate its first train powered by hydrogen in the region. This was disclosed by Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser during the COP28 conference in Dubai. “The cost of transportation using alternative energy is declining rapidly,” he said.
The Minister pointed out several challenges that affect the process of removing carbon emissions that includes the increase in population, which requires the increased use of transportation. He further added that developing this sector may sometimes come at the expense of the environment.
“Transportation sector is one of the biggest causes of climate change and the increase in carbon emissions and pollution. In Saudi Arabia, it represents the second largest source of emissions, followed by the energy sector, which constitutes 19 percent of total emissions,” he said.
“Saudi Green Initiative, launched by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman, underscored the importance of paying attention to achieving sustainability and making it at the core of environmental initiatives, “he noted.