Advancing low-carbon energy solutions

Achieving the ambitions of the Paris Agreement will not be possible through electrification of the energy system alone, especially for those countries aiming to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

In the transition to a low-carbon economy, other energy sources, such as hydrogen or ammonia, could play a key role.

Ipieca members are working with other hard-to-abate sectors, such as heavy industry and heavy-duty transport, often the drivers of developing economies, to lower their emissions as well as offer large-scale, long-term back up for renewables.

Because of the close association of hydrogen and fossil fuels, the oil and gas industry has the experience, skills and knowledge to support the emerging hydrogen economy.

Member progress

46% of members

Have signed the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter*

Examples of member action

Creating a green hydrogen supply chain from Spain to the Netherlands
Spain, the Netherlands
Moeve (formerly Cepsa) and ACE Terminal have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU), wherein Moeve will supply green ammonia to the planned import terminal in the port of Rotterdam. This ammonia will be converted back into hydrogen for industrial use or utilised directly in shipping and other industries in Northwest Europe.
Moeve is developing 2GW of green hydrogen at its two Energy Parks in Andalusia, southern Spain, as part of its 2030 Positive Motion strategy, focusing on sustainable mobility and renewable hydrogen production. The Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, where Moeve is investing in two hydrogen plants, will serve as Europe's largest green hydrogen hub. ACE Terminal, developed by Gasunie, HES International, and Vopak, will act as an entry point for green ammonia, facilitating its distribution to end markets and conversion into green hydrogen.
The partnership aims to decarbonise industry and transport in Northwest Europe, ensuring energy security and affordability. It also supports Moeve's goal to export green hydrogen from Spain by 2027 and establishes a green hydrogen corridor between Rotterdam and Algeciras. The MoU signifies a crucial step in developing hydrogen corridors across Europe and achieving decarbonisation and climate goals.
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Blue ammonia project
Qatar
QatarEnergy's affiliates, QatarEnergy Renewable Solutions and Qatar Fertiliser Company, have collaborated to launch the Ammonia-7 Project, the world's largest blue ammonia facility, with a capacity of 1.2 million tons per annum.
Scheduled for completion by Q1 2026 in Mesaieed Industrial City, the project represents a significant investment of approximately USD 1 billion. The construction agreement, including engineering, procurement, and construction, was signed with a consortium led by ThyssenKrupp and Consolidated Contractors Company.
This initiative aligns with QatarEnergy's sustainability strategy, aiming to produce low-carbon energy products and fuels. Blue ammonia, produced with captured carbon dioxide during conventional ammonia production, supports this goal by offering a low-carbon alternative for power generation. QatarEnergy Renewable Solutions will oversee carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities, renewable electricity supply, certification, and marketing of Blue Ammonia, emphasizing the company's commitment to renewable energy and sustainability. The project underscores QatarEnergy's role in advancing clean and affordable energy production to facilitate the global energy transition, aligning with Qatar's broader strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through CCS initiatives.
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Producing energy from hydrogen
Angola
The Luanda Refinery has recently reached an important milestone, with the successful performance of the tests of hydrogen use for energy production.
In addition to the recovery of one of the turbines, which had been out of service since 2017, one of the main objectives of the project was to take advantage of the excess gas, rich in hydrogen, produced by the new Gasoline Production Complex.
With the completion of this phase, which had its first run on June 8, it will be possible to reduce gas flaring, consequently reducing greenhouse emissions to the atmosphere, thus saving a considerable amount of heavy naphtha, a highly flammable product. This reinforces Sonangol's commitment to the energy transition and climate protection.
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Accelerating the transition to a hydrogen economy
Europe, Saudi Arabia
Baker Hughes has achieved several milestones which support the growth of the hydrogen economy. These include advancements in hydrogen enabling technologies and progress in executing customers' hydrogen projects. Key highlights are:
- Unveiling a new Hydrogen Testing Facility for validating NovaLT™ industrial turbines to run blends up to 100% hydrogen
- Completion of manufacturing and testing of NovaLT™16 hydrogen turbines for Air Products' Net-Zero Hydrogen Energy Complex in Edmonton, Canada
- Delivery of advanced hydrogen compression solutions for the NEOM project in Saudi Arabia, the largest green hydrogen project in the world
These milestones illustrate Baker Hughes' commitment to advancing low-carbon and carbon-free energy solutions.
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Related resources

Good practice guidance, awareness briefings and webinars to advance low-carbon, low-cost energy solutions.

	Type
Net-zero emissions: supporting the Paris Agreement and its aims	Awareness brief	View
Hydrogen: enabling the energy transition and the pathways to net-zero emissions	Awareness brief	View
Exploring low-emissions pathways for transport	Awareness brief	View
Exploring low-emissions pathways: advancing the Paris Puzzle	Awareness brief	View