As the global energy landscape accelerates toward a climate-neutral and secure energy future, the need for real leadership, practical solutions, and visionary thinking has never been greater. ‘In Conversation With’ is a new blog series from Dii Desert Energy that spotlights the voices shaping the energy transition across the MENA region and beyond.
Intro
Ebubekir Koyuncu – CEO of Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) and CEO of Air Products Qudra (APQ)
Ebubekir Koyuncu is the CEO of Blue Hydrogen Industrial Gases (BHIG) and CEO of Air Products Qudra (APQ). With a career spanning leadership roles at Air Products, Praxair, and Linde, he brings deep expertise in hydrogen, industrial gases, and clean energy. At APQ, he has led transformative growth across the Middle East, advancing large-scale hydrogen and sustainability initiatives. Through his role at BHIG – a joint venture with Saudi Aramco – he supports Saudi Arabia’s low-carbon energy transition with safe, reliable hydrogen solutions. Ebubekir also chairs the Energy Committee at AmCham Saudi Arabia, promoting innovation and collaboration in the U.S.-Saudi energy landscape.
About Air Products Qudra & BHIG
BHIG is Saudi Arabia’s leading provider of low-carbon hydrogen and industrial gas solutions. Established as a joint venture between Air Products Qudra and Saudi Aramco, BHIG is at the forefront of enabling sustainable industrial growth in alignment with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The company delivers safe, reliable, and efficient hydrogen supplies powered by advanced technologies, supporting the energy transition and driving decarbonization across multiple sectors.
What are you currently focusing on? And why is this important now?
BHIG is currently focused on scaling up the production and delivery of low-carbon hydrogen and industrial gases to support Saudi Arabia’s energy transition. This includes deploying advanced technologies and infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient supply across key industries.
As global and regional demand for clean energy accelerates, BHIG’s efforts are critical to reducing emissions, enabling industrial decarbonization, and supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals. By acting now, BHIG is helping to build a resilient, sustainable energy ecosystem that meets both environmental and economic priorities.
“BHIG’s efforts are critical to reducing emissions, enabling industrial decarbonization, and supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals“
What do you see the impact of the above focus being on the industry?
BHIG’s strategic focus on scaling low-carbon hydrogen and industrial gas solutions is reshaping the industrial landscape in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. By enabling a reliable, efficient, and uninterrupted supply of hydrogen and industrial gases, BHIG supports the shift toward sustainable industrial performance. This enhances the resilience and competitiveness of the Kingdom’s industrial base while directly reducing emissions.
The impact is twofold: it strengthens local economies by supporting cleaner, more efficient operations, and it positions Saudi Arabia as a regional leader in low-carbon technologies. BHIG’s efforts are making a measurable contribution to both national and global energy transitions – driving innovation, attracting investment, and accelerating the decarbonization of key sectors such as refining, chemicals, transportation, and power generation.
What will you be discussing at the Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit this year?
At this year’s Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit, I will highlight BHIG’s pivotal role in enabling industrial decarbonization through reliable, uninterrupted hydrogen and industrial gas supply. The discussion will explore how joint ventures like BHIG—anchored in local execution and global expertise—can accelerate national energy goals and drive real progress in the hydrogen economy. I’ll focus on how infrastructure readiness, technological innovation, and policy alignment can turn ambition into action, enhancing the resilience and competitiveness of Saudi Arabia’s industrial base while making a measurable impact on regional and global energy transitions.
Have you been to the Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit before? If so, what would you say to someone who is considering joining us this year?
Yes, I’ve had the privilege of attending the Dii Desert Energy Leadership Summit in the past, and I can confidently say it’s one of the most influential platforms for shaping the future of sustainable energy in the MENA region and beyond. What sets this summit apart is the depth and quality of dialogue—it brings together visionary leaders, innovators, and policymakers who are not just talking about the energy transition, but actively building it.
For anyone considering attending, this is a rare opportunity to engage directly with key stakeholders, gain firsthand insights into emerging technologies and market dynamics, and be part of a community that’s driving real, measurable change. Whether you’re from industry, government, or finance, the connections you make and the perspectives you gain here are invaluable. It’s not just a conference—it’s a catalyst for action.
“I can confidently say it’s one of the most influential platforms for shaping the future of sustainable energy in the MENA region and beyond“