[Interview]
Revolutionizing Carbon Storage: SNOC’s CCS Vision
During Carbon Capture MENA 2025 (#CCMS2025), Masoud Al Hamadi, Executive Director of Upstream at Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC), discusses SNOC’s unique CCS vision, which focuses on permanent CO₂ storage with the capacity to store 300 million tons of CO₂ in depleted gas fields.
In this interview, we discuss:
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SNOC’s CCS project – its vision, advantages, and impact
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Partnership with Sumitomo – capturing CO₂ from nearby emitters
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Key challenges in deploying CCUS at scale
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Opportunities for CCUS across the region
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The long-term vision for CCS and its role in line with UAE 2050 target
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Masoud Ahmed Al Hamadi
Executive Director, Upstream
Sharjah National Oil Corporation
“CCUS is a key enabler for achieving decarbonization targets. As a fossil fuel company, we recognize that a complete phase-out of hydrocarbons will take time, and our responsibility is to produce energy efficiently and responsibly. That’s why CCUS is an essential pillar of our long-term strategy.
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