Saudi Arabia Eyes a Future Beyond Oil NYT: Technology By: Stanley Reed 29 May 2024 at 00:01 The kingdom is trying to juggle its still-vital petroleum industry with alternative energy sources like wind and solar as it faces pressure to lower carbon emissions. ยฉ Iman Al-Dabbagh for The New York TimesArrays of solar panels help power the Jazlah Water Desalination plant in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, reducing carbon dioxide emissions.