TAQA

TAQA Group reports nine-month net income of Dhs6.5bn

TAQA’s Board of Directors also declared an interim cash dividend of Dhs675m

OPEC cuts oil demand outlook as it starts to curb production

OPEC expects that it will need to pump an average of 28.92 million barrels a day of crude to satisfy demand during the fourth quarter

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Funding for green-hydrogen plant at Saudi Arabia’s Neom almost done

Construction of the $5bn plant in the north-west of the kingdom has started

ADNOC Distribution

ADNOC Distribution reports 39% rise in nine-month net profit

The company’s non-fuel transactions increased by 18 per cent during the period

Oil set for weekly loss as China’s Covid outbreak shakes outlook

Oil has lost about a third of its value since early June on concerns over a global economic slowdown and aggressive monetary tightening by central banks

Masdar

UAE’s biggest clean-energy firm to look at deals in US, Europe

Abu Dhabi-based Masdar is leading a consortium that will build a 10-gigawatt wind plant in Egypt

ENOC and IHI sign MoU to explore green ammonia production

With an aim to establish a first-of-its-kind manufacturing unit in Dubai, the agreement is part of the emirate’s strategy to become a sustainable global hub for green economy

Bahrain

Bahrain announces discovery of two new natural gas reservoirs

Additional drilling operations are scheduled to be conducted during the next two years

Abu Dhabi to generate 60% electricity from clean sources

Abu Dhabi to generate 60% of electricity from clean sources by 2035

The DoE’s regulatory framework is the first legally binding clean and renewable energy target in the Middle East for the electricity sector

OPEC+ cuts that steadied market now bring risk of $100 crude

OPEC+ cuts that steadied market now bring risk of $100 crude

Brent rose to a two-month high of $99.56 a barrel on Monday, before paring gains

Saudi Arabia commits $2.5 bn for Middle East Green Initiative

Saudi Arabia commits $2.5bn for Middle East Green Initiative

The Middle East Green Initiative was launched by the Crown Prince last year as part of efforts to reduce regional carbon emissions

Kuwait

Kuwait commits to reach carbon neutrality in oil and gas by 2050

Kuwaiti foreign minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said that the country executed many projects to preserve the environment and reduce emissions

What happens after warming hits 1.5C? A guide to climate overshoot

What happens after warming hits 1.5C? A guide to climate overshoot

Prompted by the Paris Agreement, scientists in 2018 published a major report finding that an additional half-degree Celsius of warming considerably upped the odds of harsher climate impacts

Masdar Infinity PV plant fully operational

Egypt’s Infinity, Masdar PV plant fully operational, will power COP27

Infinity Power’s 6 MWp solar photovoltaic plant can provide enough electricity to power more than 5,000 homes a year

Ahmed Khashan, Schneider Electric

How Schneider Electric is transforming the renewable energy space

Gulf Business spoke to Ahmed Khashan, president, Gulf Countries of Schneider Electric on the company’s role in transforming the energy market both locally and globally

UAE President to attend COP27 in Egypt

The conference will welcome world leaders, heads of government, and representatives of international bodies and civil societies

Kuwait starts commercial operations at new Al-Zour mega-refinery

Kuwait starts commercial operations at new Al-Zour mega-refinery

Comprising three mini refineries, Al-Zour is the biggest of several oil-processing facilities being added across the Middle East

Climate activists and world leaders head to Egypt for COP27

COP27 begins, world leaders arrive in Egypt

With more than 2000 speakers and over 40,000 participants, the event will oversee leaders and activists share ideas, solutions and innovative projects for climate action

Nicholas Ball of Xfuel

Insights: Why advanced fuels can drive decarbonisation

Advanced biofuels, made from plant-based waste material, can help cut carbon emissions in aviation and maritime sectors

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Abu Dhabi’s Fertiglobe reports 84% rise in adjusted net profit for Q3 2022

The company’s Q3 2022 revenues increased 52 per cent year-on-year to total $1.32bn

Yousef Al Nowais, of ARDECO, Dr. Saleh Al Hashmi, of ADNOC, Ahmed Khashan, of Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric, ARDECO to manufacture power and energy tech solutions in the UAE

The partnership will play an important role in upskilling the UAE’s technical workforce, as well as driving the development of the engineering and manufacturing knowledge pool

ADIPEC 2022 concludes, event attended by 15,000 industry professionals

Held under the theme of ‘The future of energy: secure, affordable and sustainable’, ADIPEC brought together global leaders to discuss critical issues around energy security and sustainability

Oil drops as more rate hikes overshadow tightening fuel market

Oil has lost almost a third of its value since early June as concerns over a global economic slowdown filter through the market

ADNOC awards $4bn agreements for integrated drilling fluids services

ADNOC awards $4bn agreements for integrated drilling fluids services

The agreements were awarded to ADNOC Drilling Company, Schlumberger Middle East and Halliburton Worldwide Limited Abu Dhabi

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UAE completes first phase of National Hydrogen Strategy

The UAE has launched seven strategic hydrogen production projects and is expected to produce 14 to 22 million tonnes annually by 2050

UAE - US sign strategic partnership to accelerate investement in clean energy, boost climate action_ photo courtesy WAM

UAE, US sign partnership to advance climate action goals, boost renewable energies

The two nations will collaborate to advance their net-zero goals and provide funding for sustainable energy projects in emerging economies

Saudi Aramco makes second highest profit on surging oil prices

Saudi Aramco makes second highest profit on surging oil prices

Aramco’s net income was $41.6bn in the third quarter, slightly above analysts’ expectations

ADNOC's offshore operations

ADNOC, India’s Gail sign MoU to explore LNG supply opportunities

Both companies will examine short and longer term LNG supply and trading optimisation opportunities

OPEC+

OPEC says supply surplus was main reason for oil production cut

On October 5, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its partners announced they would lower their output targets from November

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UAE raises fuel prices for November 2022

The price of Super 98 has been increased to Dhs3.32 per litre