Saudi Arabia Quietly Rewrites Its $8 Trillion Megacity Plan
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Saudi Arabia's NEOM Green Hydrogen Project has reached 80% completion, but its progress is unfolding against a weaker oil backdrop than initially anticipated, potentially impacting the project's overall value and return on investment.
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Back in June, Air Products said construction of Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Green Hydrogen Project had reached roughly 80% completion across multiple sites. The project includes a large-scale green hydrogen production facility, dedicated solar and wind farms, and a purpose-built transmission network. Once operational, it is expected to become the world’s largest renewable-powered ammonia complex within the next two years. That progress, however, has unfolded against a much weaker oil backdrop than Riyadh anticipated when NEOM was conceived.…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on February 2, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.