UK-based engineering consultancy Wood announced on Monday that it has secured two new engineering and procurement framework agreements valued at $11 million in Iraq, awarded by TotalEnergies EP Ratawi Hub. These agreements are part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP). Each contract has a three-year duration, during which Wood will assist TotalEnergies in advancing...
Oman has made a significant advancement in sustainable energy with the ACME Group announcing it has secured $140 million as the first installment of funding for its green hydrogen and green ammonia project. This project, which is part of a total investment of approximately $750 million, is being developed in the Special Economic Zone at...
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is participating in the fourth edition of the Electric Vehicles Exhibition and Conference, taking place in Abu Dhabi from April 21 to 23. This event aims to highlight advancements in the electric vehicle sector. Engineer Sharif Al Olama, the Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the ministry, stated...
A delegation from the Department of Energy in Abu Dhabi, led by His Excellency Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, recently embarked on an official visit to Singapore and Japan. The purpose of the trip was to enhance collaboration in the areas of water resource management and sustainable energy. During the visit, the delegation engaged with...
Qatar is making significant advancements in the sustainability of its desalination sector by integrating advanced technologies and renewable energy sources. Guillermo Hijós, the Desalination Director for the Middle East and Oceania at Acciona’s Water business, stated that these initiatives are designed to reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impacts, ensuring a reliable and eco-friendly water...
ACCIONA has achieved a notable milestone by obtaining the ISO 50001 energy management system certification for its Umm Al Houl and Ras Abu Fontas 3 desalination plants in Qatar. This certification marks the first of its kind for ACCIONA on an international level and underscores the company’s dedication to energy efficiency and sustainability within its...
OPEC has announced updated plans requiring seven countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE, to implement further oil output cuts. This decision comes as these nations have been pumping above the agreed quotas. The announcement was made on Wednesday, indicating that the new measures aim to stabilize the oil market amid ongoing adjustments since late...
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has officially announced its acquisition of the UK-based energy and utility investment platform, Transmission Investment (TI). This platform is known for its significant role in the offshore transmission (OFTO) market, particularly for its assets that connect offshore wind farms to the UK electricity grid. TI currently manages assets worth...
GOTECH 2025, a conference in the oil and gas sector, is set to take place in Dubai from April 21 to 23. The event will focus on the theme “Towards a Digital and Sustainable Future of Energy,” bringing together global leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss the emerging trends and challenges in the energy landscape....
The Chairman of the General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone), Walid Gamal El-Din, has officially laid the foundation stone for a $500 million chlor-alkali plant developed by China’s Befar Group. This significant investment marks the establishment of the first green chemical facility in Egypt and worldwide, located in the Sokhna Industrial Zone....