TAQA Morocco signs MoUs for major low-carbon energy, desalination, and infrastructure developments supporting Morocco’s energy transition and water security
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ACWA Power
ACWA Power secures $200mn loan for its new HQ in Riyadh
The new sustainable building will meet the highest standards of green building and incorporate various Net Zero requirements
BRICS
Navigating corporate geopolitics in a world between orders
The global economy continues to navigate a complex landscape marked by shifting geoeconomic power, a multiplication of localised proxy conflicts, disrupted supply chains, and heightened technological polarisation
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar concludes 100% acquisition of Terna Energy
The UAE clean energy company had earlier acquired 70% stake in the Greek company; Move to provide significant capital investment in EU countries
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company
TAQA and EWEC sign PPA for 1GW as part of $9.8bn giga-scale project
The 24-year agreement will build, own, and operate the Al Dhafra Open-Cycle Gas Turbine project and adds to the recent Masdar announcement
energy transition
Siemens Energy awarded $1.6bn Saudi power plant contract
Siemens named EPC contractor for gas-fired power plants in Saudi Arabia
Aramco
Aramco boss calls for rethink of global energy transition
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco says it is an “illusion” to think traditional energy can be phased out overnight
ADQ
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, Italy’s Eni sign MoU to strengthen critical minerals supply chains
The collaboration will prioritise potential investments in key regions such as Africa, North America, and Central Asia
ACWA Power
ACWA Power signs $2.3bn deal for Egypt’s largest wind farm
The PPA with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company includes a 2.0 GW Wind Project, exceeding ACWA Power’s current 1.1 GW Suez Wind Farm
energy transition
ACWA Power, SEFE join forces to supply 200,000 tonnes of green hydrogen yearly to Europe
The move also marks a pivotal step in strengthening energy cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Germany
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week
BEEAH, Masdar announce Sharjah Waste to Energy Plant’s phase 2 expansion to double capacity
The expansion will accelerate total landfill diversion in Sharjah, building on the current 90 per cent landfill diversion rate – one of the highest in the world
Abu Dhabi
ADNOC Gas deploys groundbreaking new technology at its Habshan site
In partnership with Baker Hughes, the new Levidian-patented LOOP unit will capture methane and turn it into graphene and hydrogen
carbon footprint
Navigating the energy transition – a business roadmap to profitable sustainability
The energy transition represents an unprecedented opportunity for businesses to future-proof operations, reduce costs, and demonstrate leadership in sustainability
clean energy
UAE, Rajasthan government sign MoU to explore 60GW renewable energy investment
The agreement aims to bring in best-in-class renewable energy technologies to build a long-term plant serving critical energy needs in the state
Aramco
Aramco boss calls for new energy transition plan to recognise Asia’s needs; $200tn spend required
Aramco CEO says Asia and Global South should have more say in global energy transition needs
China
Inside the global lithium boom and the geopolitical race for EV supply chain dominance
China and Russia are positioning themselves as major forces vying for control over these vital lithium deposits through strategic diplomacy and deal-making
clean energy
UAE bets big on green hydrogen, eyes global clean energy leadership, ministry official says
The UAE’s clean energy push mirrors a regional trend, as Gulf countries invest in renewables to diversify from oil dependence