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....
Oman and the Netherlands have formalized three significant agreements aimed at bolstering collaboration in the clean energy sector. These agreements were signed during the state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to the Netherlands, as reported by the Oman News Agency. The first agreement focuses on the establishment of a commercial corridor for...
Eni, the Italian energy company, is investing $360 million to drill two new gas wells in Egypt’s Zohr field. Currently, Eni is utilizing the Zohr-Saipem 10 000 rig to drill slant wells 9 and 13, which represent part of the overall investment totaling $160 million. This ongoing drilling activity is projected to increase the output...