During the state visit of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, Eni’s Chief Executive Officer, Claudio Descalzi, signed three collaboration agreements with Emirati companies. These agreements focus on the development of data centres, renewable energy capacity transmission through a cross-border interconnection...
Dubai is going to build a solar plant with batteries to make sure there is always power. This project comes just one month after Abu Dhabi announced its own $6 billion plan to improve clean energy powers. The United Arab Emirates is moving forward with its big goals for renewable energy. The Dubai Electricity &...
Saudi Arabia has positioned itself as a leading player among the top ten global markets for energy storage. This development coincides with the launch of the Bisha Project, which has a capacity of 2000 megawatt-hours (MWh) and is recognized as one of the largest energy storage projects in the Middle East and Africa. The Kingdom,...
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has issued a request for proposal (RfP) for the establishment of the 140 MW Al Sila wind power project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This RfP was sent to 16 companies and consortiums that qualified during the expression of interest round conducted in October 2024. Responses to the...
The UAE has officially launched what it claims is the world’s first and largest 24-hour power project that integrates solar photovoltaic technology with battery storage. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide 1 gigawatt of baseload electricity. The announcement was made by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and chairman of...
The United Arab Emirates is set to install more than 500 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by the end of 2025. This initiative aims to support clean transportation and help reduce carbon emissions, as stated by Sharif Al Olama, the Under-Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure. During the...
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan, during the latter’s working visit to the UAE. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the South Sudanese leader and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two...
UAE’s NMDC Energy, previously known as National Petroleum Construction Company, is making a significant move into the offshore wind sector with plans to invest $500 million in a specialized offshore vessel. This marks a major shift for the company, which has traditionally focused on oil and gas projects. Speaking to The National, Ahmed Al Dhaheri,...
The UAE and Germany have reaffirmed their strong economic partnership during the UAE-German Business Forum held in Abu Dhabi at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). The event brought together senior officials, business leaders, and private sector representatives from both nations to explore collaboration in key sectors such as clean energy, advanced technology, and logistics....
ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries have established a significant long-term strategic partnership with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) to bolster the UAE’s energy transformation. This landmark agreement includes a 10-year flexible natural gas sales and purchase contract between ADNOC Gas Facilities LLC and EWEC, valued at $10 billion. The announcement was made...