pands stake in Fertiglobe to boost low-carbon ammonia development

ADNOC expands stake in Fertiglobe to boost low-carbon ammonia development

ADNOC intends to integrate its domestic and global portfolio of projects in low-carbon ammonia, more than doubling Fertiglobe’s ammonia project capacity

OPEC cuts 2024, 2025 global oil demand growth view again

OPEC cuts 2024, 2025 global oil demand growth view again

The weaker outlook highlights the dilemma faced by OPEC+, which is planning to start raising output in December

Etihad Rail signs deal with Emerge for mega solar project

Etihad Rail goes green with massive solar project

Emerge, a JV between Masdar and EDF Group, will install a large-scale solar PV system and battery energy storage system at Etihad Rail’s Ghuweifat freight terminal

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ADNOC L&S JV inks deal worth $250m for mega ammonia carriers

The partnership reflects ADNOC L&S’s ongoing role in supporting the energy transition, while also fostering robust industrial collaborations between the UAE and China

QatarEnergy, Shell seal 20-year naphtha supply agreem

QatarEnergy, Shell seal 20-year naphtha supply deal

The deal, set to commence in April 2025, will see up to 18 million tonnes of naphtha delivered to Shell

Natural gas demand rises in 2024, but supply challenges persist: IEA

Natural gas demand rises in 2024, but supply challenges persist: IEA

Global gas demand is forecast to rise by more than 2.5 per cent in 2024, with similar growth expected in 2025, according to IEA’s latest report

Dubai Airports announces world’s largest rooftop solar panel installation

Massive rooftop solar installation announced for Dubai Airports

The solar initiative, set to generate a total of 39 megawatts peak (MWp) of clean energy, will see the installation of 62,904 solar panels across both DWC and DXB

TAQA prices $1.75bn dual-tranche bond offering, includes green bond

TAQA prices $1.75bn dual-tranche bond offering, includes green bond

The company has now secured a total of $1.85bn in green financing since 2023, supporting its ongoing decarbonisation efforts and expansion of its low-carbon energy portfolio

OPEC+ advisory panel upholds output policy

OPEC+ panel sticks to output policy, doubles down on compliance

The group OPEC+ is cutting output by a total of 5.86 million bpd, or about 5.7 per cent of global demand, in a series of steps agreed since late 2022

OPEC+ doing ‘noble’ job of balancing oil market, says UAE

OPEC+ doing ‘noble’ job of balancing oil market, says UAE

UAE energy minister said OPEC+ has sacrificed more than others but the critical element is that it is staying together

ACWA Power and Sumitomo to build 2 of Uzbekistan's largest renewable energy projects - Image Acwa Power For illustrative puroses

ACWA Power, Sumitomo to develop Uzbekistan’s largest renewable energy projects

The ambitious initiative comprises the Samarkand and Kungrad projects, which together have 2.5GW of generation capacity and 968MW of battery energy storage systems

ADNOC to buy German chemicals firm Covestro for $18bn

ADNOC to buy German chemicals firm Covestro for $18bn

The deal marks a cornerstone for ADNOC’s plans to grow its petrochemicals business along with gas and renewable energy

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ACWA Power, Badeel, SAPCO report financial close on key solar PV projects

These projects, valued at $3.2bn, aim to generate a combined capacity of 5.5GW of solar power for Saudi Arabia

UAE’s Masdar eyes Iberian renewables champion after recent deals

Masdar eyes Iberian renewables champion after recent deals

The company will look at potential new opportunities with current partners, such as Endesa and Iberdrola

Saudi Arabia ditches $100 crude target to win back market share

Oil prices are down nearly 5 per cent so far this year, amid increasing supply from other producers, especially the US

Abu Dhabi's SCFEA grants new O&G concession in Al Dhafra to PETRONAS

Malaysia’s PETRONAS lands oil and gas exploration deal in Abu Dhabi

The Onshore Block 2 concession in Al Dhafra covers an area of 7,320 square kilometres, with PETRONAS holding 100 per cent of the exploration rights

Their call comes in a year of record profits for Big Oil as energy prices surged with the world economy reopening from Covid lockdown

Oil prices slide on prospect of Saudi Arabia raising output

Saudi Arabia is preparing to abandon its unofficial price target of $100 a barrel for crude as it prepares to increase output, cites a report

OPEC raises long-term oil demand outlook

OPEC boosts long-term oil demand outlook, driven by developing world growth

OPEC expects world oil demand to reach 118.9 million bpd by 2045, which is around 2.9 million bpd higher than earlier projections

Aramco sets price guidance for dollar sukuk bonds

Saudi Aramco sets price guidance for dollar sukuk bonds, term sheet shows

The 5-year bond has price guidance of Treasuries plus around 120 basis points (bps) and the 10-year bond has Treasuries plus about 135 bps

UAE’s Masdar acquires Brookfield’s Saeta Yield for $1.4bn

UAE’s Masdar acquires Brookfield’s Saeta Yield for $1.4bn

The deal consists of a portfolio of 745 megawatts (MW) of predominantly wind assets – 538 MW in Spain, 144 MW in Portugal and 63 MW solar PV assets in Spain

UAE, IRENA partner to help developing nations raise and achieve NDC ambitions

UAE, IRENA partner to support NDC ambitions in 20 developing nations 

Announced during the 79th United Nations General Assembly, the initiative seeks to elevate the climate ambitions of these nations and drive urgent action on sustainability

Saipem secures $2bn offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Italy’s Saipem wins offshore contract worth $2bn in Saudi Arabia

The contract was signed under the existing long-term agreement with oil giant Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco boosts stake in MidOcean, fund new stake in Peru LNG

Saudi Aramco boosts stake in MidOcean, fund new stake in Peru LNG

Aramco is seeking to strengthen its position in the LNG market, which is set to grow by 50 per cent globally by the end of the decade

Italy’s Saipem secures $4bn contract from QatarEnergy

Italy’s Saipem secures $4bn contract from QatarEnergy

The offshore EPC contract will help boost production at the North Field offshore natural gas field, which lies off the northeastern coast of Qatar

Abu Dhabi's TAQA Group unveils new brand identity

TAQA Group unveils new brand identity, consolidates operations

The integration aims to scale TAQA’s customer-facing business, enabling the company to expand its services, introduce new products, and explore growth opportunities both locally and abroad

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AMEA Power to develop Africa’s largest solar PV project

The projects will bring AMEA Power’s total capacity in Egypt to 2,000MW of solar and wind power, accompanied by 900MWh of battery energy storage systems

Egypt signs power purchase deal with Norway-based Scatec

Scatec secures power purchase deal for Egypt’s first hybrid solar project

The renewable energy firm signed a US dollar-denominated 25-year PPA for a 1 GW solar power plant and 100 MW battery storage project

Bapco Energies sells stake in Saudi Bahrain Pipeline to BlackRock fund

Bapco Energies sells stake in Saudi Bahrain Pipeline to BlackRock fund

Bapco Energies and BlackRock signed another MOU to explore Bahraini infrastructure and decarbonisation projects in the future

Mubadala Energy strengthens position in Andaman Sea

Mubadala Energy strengthens position in Andaman Sea exploration

Mubadala Energy completed the appraisal of the Layaran discovery in South Andaman, marking the safe conclusion of its drilling campaign

RUSSIA-SAUDI-SPA OPEC TALKS

Saudi crown prince, Russia’s Lavrov discuss OPEC+ cooperation in Riyadh

Lavrov arrived in Saudi Arabia on an official visit on Sunday