First hydrogen train in Middle East to begin trials next week, Saudi energy minister says - Reuters

First hydrogen train in Middle East to begin trials next week, Saudi energy minister says | Reuters

First hydrogen train in Middle East to begin trials next week, Saudi energy minister says

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al-Saud speaks during 10th Arab-China Business Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 11, 2023. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights

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RIYADH, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Minister for Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Sunday that the first hydrogen train in the Middle East will begin trials next week.

"It will be on trial for next week, hopefully for the next few months.. We will have the first hydrogen train in the Middle East," the minister said, speaking at the UN MENA Climate Week in Riyadh.

The minister also said that Saudi Arabia will be launching a "credible, transparent and adaptable domestic market mechanism" on Monday, without elaborating.

Reporting by Aziz El Yaakoubi; Writing by Rachna Uppal; Editing by Toby Chopra

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