Kuwait authorities have announced the cancellation of the tenders issued for Az-Zour North Phase 2 & 3 integrated water and power project (IWPP), Al-Khairan Phase 1 IWPP and the re-issuance of the qualifying companies to participate in a tender for the development, financing, design, procurement, engineering, construction, testing, commissioning, operation, maintenance and transfer of the projects. Az-Zour […]
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TotalEnergies selected for $4.5 billion hydropower project in Mozambique
Mozambique has selected a consortium including TotalEnergies and Electricite de France in a $4.5 billion hydroelectric project in the south-east African nation as investment in clean energy continues to climb. The 1,500-megawatt Mphanda Nkuwa dam and an associated transmission line is aimed at easing the power crisis in the region, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing a government statement. Japan’s Sumitomo […]
Samsung Engineering signs deal for modular projects
Korean engineering major Samsung Engineering, and integrated energy firm OMV, have announced the signing of an MoU to jointly develop sustainable projects based on modularization. The MoU was signed at the OMV headquarters in Vienna, Austria, by Martijn van Koten, an executive board member of OMV and EVP Fuels & Feedstock, and Hong Namkoong, president and […]
Oman’s OQ eyes multi-billion clean energy projects
OQ Alternative Energy, the green energy arm of Oman’s OQ Group plans to develop renewable energy projects with a total capacity of around 2 gigawatt (GW) to support the clean energy needs of oil and gas companies, as well as industrial zones, according to a report by Oman Daily Observer. Top officials of the unit […]
Saudi bank signs $1.4 billion deal for projects across industries
Jeddah-headquartered Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has signed 77 financing agreements worth $1.44 billion with 24 member countries in a bid to address the ongoing global crises, Arab News reported. The deals were signed on the sidelines of IsDB’s annual meeting in Jeddah. Mohammad Al-Jasser, chairman of the group, said the agreements seek to promote various […]
Oil and gas projects worth $185 billion set to be approved this year
According to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie, final investment decisions (FIDs) will be reached for upstream oil and gas projects worth $185 billion to develop 27 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe). Furthermore, Wood Mackenzie expects national oil companies (NOCs) to control the largest investment opportunities this year, taking advantage of huge, discovered resources, while boasting […]
Saudi Arabia launches 200 projects across 17 industries
Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Privatisation (NCP) has announced the launch of 200 development projects across 17 sectors. The initiative will provide local and international investors with an opportunity for advanced preparation to ensure their readiness to participate in the projects tendered to the market. Schemes include four airports, seven desalination plants, six wastewater treatment […]
Technip Energies COO reveals major projects, trends in the Middle East
In an exclusive interview with Oil & Gas Middle East, Marco Villa, COO of Technip Energies, discusses the company’s key projects, role of technology to address decarbonisation, and the need for collaboration to accelerate the energy transition. What are Technip Energies’ ongoing projects and what’s in the pipeline? We have a long-standing presence in the […]
du’s Jassim Al Awadi on adopting mixed reality technologies
Jasim Al Awadi, Chief ICT Officer (Acting), du, reveals how the company is pioneering digital twin technologies and how its partnership with the RTA elevates their capabilities as a digital innovation provider
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 […]