Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co, also known as Masdar, along with Infinity Power, Africa’s largest renewable energy developer, and Hassan Allam Utilities, a sustainable infrastructure focused investment platform, signed an agreement with Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority to secure land to build a 10-gigawatt (GW) capacity onshore wind farm in Egypt, set to be […]
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An inside look at Saudi Arabia’s push to produce cleaner oil
At the heart of an oil-rich kingdom pumping millions of crude oil per day is an ambitious vision to slash emissions and transition towards clean energy. Interestingly, the kingdom is injecting money in both. Saudi Arabia is transitioning to bridging solutions and shifting towards cleaner gas-burning instead of oil for its energy production, using gas […]
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ADNOC Drilling, Masdar sign deal for geothermal projects
ADNOC Drilling has signed a 5-year deal with Abu Dhabi’s clean energy pioneer Masdar to develop, invest, and advance energy transition globally and in the UAE. Under the scope of the deal, Masdar will work with ADNOC Drilling on geothermal energy projects. The companies will evaluate the potential for ADNOC Drilling to provide geothermal drilling services. […]
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Oman set to award over $700 million contracts for solar energy projects
Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) is set to award solar energy projects worth $777 million to international investors after securing approvals from the Authority for Public Services Regulation (APSR), Times of Oman reported. The Manah 1 and 2 projects, which will jointly produce a total of 1,000MW, is set to come up on […]
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Abu Dhabi signs $25 million agreement for Mohamed Bin Zayed solar park expansion
The Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) said on Thursday that it signed $25 million financing agreement with Togo’s Ministry of Economy and Finance to boost the capacity of the Mohamed bin Zayed Solar Park in the West African country. Dubai-based clean energy company Amea Power will lead the construction and operation of the 50-megawatt energy complex, which is expected […]
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ADIPEC: Petrofac group CEO on attracting new talent as it moves towards clean energy
Sami Iskander, group chief executive of Petrofac, believes the argument for net zero has not weakened despite calls to increase energy supply. He also said that the company is working to attract new talent as it moves toward clean energy.
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Emirati companies consider investment in Egyptian clean energy projects
Ahead of COP27, Egypt has listed sustainable energy as top priority
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Masdar JV to deliver clean energy for Abu Dhabi project
Emerge, a JV between Masdar and EDF, will provide a full turnkey solution, including design, procurement, and construction, as well as operation and maintenance services for the project
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Nominate yourself for the Clean Energy Initiative of the Year at the Middle East Energy Awards
Nominations will close on Oct 14, so don’t wait!
The Middle East Energy Awards are set to take place on 24 November in the UAE as a physical event. We’ve been overwhelmed by the positive response from the industry, with nominations pouring in, and so we’re giving everyone another week to get their nominations in. Nominations will close on 14 October. The awards event […]