The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reached a 69% elimination rate of ozone-depleting substances during the first half of 2026, according to data from the National Center for Environmental Compliance (NCEC).
SPA reported that the NCEC authorized the entry of over 8,000 metric tons of ozone-depleting substances and hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) since the start of the year to regulate importation and circulation under international commitments and the Montreal Protocol.
NCEC spokesperson Saad Al-Matrafi stated that the center issued more than 3,200 authorizations for substances subject to the Montreal Protocol since 2023. He noted that an environmental authorization system was used to strengthen control and ensure adherence to fixed quotas and quantities.
Electronic interconnection between the NCEC and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) helped accelerate shipment authorization procedures and improve service efficiency while maintaining environmental control.
Saudi Arabia ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol in September 2025 to reduce gases with a high climate impact.