Qatar's efforts to cut carbon emissions highlighted at Abu Dhabi forum

The Shura Council is participating in the "IRENA Legislators" forum, which began its work Friday in Abu Dhabi, as part of the 13th session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly, which is being held under the theme 'World Energy Transitions — The Global Stocktake'. In his intervention during the first day's work, HE Eng Ahmad bin Hitmi al-Hitmi, member of the Shura Council and representative at the forum, highlighted Qatar's efforts to reduce carbon emissions according to clear plans crystallised in the Qatar national strategy for environment and climate change.
He referred to the State's plans to build a blue ammonia production plant at a cost of more than $1bn, saying that blue ammonia is a type of fuel that can be used and converted into green hydrogen by countries seeking to reduce carbon emissions. He said that expectations indicate that the plant will be able to produce up to 1.2mn tonnes of blue ammonia annually once it starts operating in 2026. HE al-Hitmi also noted Qatar's endeavour to develop carbon capture and storage facilities (CCS) so that up to 11mn tonnes of carbon dioxide can be sequestered annually by 2035.
The forum discusses new opportunities that can emerge from potential partnerships in establishing local value chains, stimulating decarbonisation of industries, creating new jobs, and ensuring greater social justice, with the aim of providing a more sustainable energy transition through international co-operation. The work of the 13th session of the IRENA Assembly and the accompanying meetings includes a number of topics related to renewable energy, promoting energy sustainability efforts and achieving a sustainable future, decentralised renewable energy solutions for remote and isolated communities, and stimulating local financing for renewable energy projects.
The 168-member IRENA Assembly is the agency's supreme decision-making body as a strategic global platform for inclusive and diverse discussions on all aspects of the energy transition. The Qatar joined the agency in 2010.