A regional drive to cut carbon emissions in the oil and gas sector gained momentum as the second symposium on downstream decarbonization opened in Saudi Arabia. The event aims to advance strategies for curbing emissions in refining and petrochemical operations, emphasizing the challenge of balancing environmental goals with the strategic role of hydrocarbons. Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister for Sustainability and Climate Change highlighted the need for deep decarbonization strategies to safeguard energy security, protect the environment, and drive economic growth. The symposium aligns with Saudi Arabia's broader sustainability efforts, including the Saudi Green Initiative and Middle East Green Initiative.