GE Vernova acquires GESAT

GE Vernova acquires Saudi’s GESAT after Dussur share sale

GESAT has produced over 200 gas turbine modules, supporting power generation in up to 10 countries, including Saudi Arabia

TAEF's (The Arab Energy Fund) H1 net income surges 37 per cent, reaches $121m

The Arab Energy Fund’s H1 net income rises 37% to $121m

Environmentally and socially linked projects now represent 20 per cent of TAEF’s $5.3bn loan portfolio, up from 18 per cent last year

QatarEnergy plans to double annual urea production

QatarEnergy plans to double annual urea production

The construction of four new production lines for urea, a key ingredient in fertilisers, would boost output by 106 per cent

Qatar in talks on possible purchase of Rosneft stake in German refinery

Qatar in talks on possible purchase of Rosneft stake in German refinery, report says

Rosneft has a 54.17 per cent stake in PCK Schwedt, which has traditionally supplied 90 per cent of the fuel used in Berlin

UAE to announce petrol, diesel prices for September; will rates drop?

UAE: Petrol, diesel prices for September 2024 announced

The fuel price committee reduced retail prices for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 0.15 fils per litre in September

Qatar inks another 15-year LNG supply deal with Kuwait

Qatar strikes another 15-year LNG supply deal with Kuwait

The Gulf states agreed in 2020 to a 15-year deal for the supply of 3 mtpa of LNG from 2022, which will overlap with the new deal

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Oil climbs over 2% after US Fed’s Powell indicates rate cuts

Despite Friday gains, oil was down for the week

OPEC

Will OPEC+ go forward with its planned oil output increase in October?

Total OPEC+ oil production is scheduled to increase by roughly 180,000 b/d each month in the fourth quarter of 2024

ADNOC, petronas and storegga ink JDSA for CCS project in malaysia Image ADNOC

ADNOC, PETRONAS, Storegga tie up on offshore CCS project in Malaysia

The agreement focuses on identifying suitable saline aquifers for safe and permanent CO2 storage, enhancing Malaysia’s potential as a regional CCS hub

oil

Oil prices ease on China demand fears, focus on Middle East talks

That has stoked worries among traders about a slump in demand from China, where refineries sharply cut crude processing rates last month on tepid fuel demand

World’s largest solar microgrid rises along Saudi’s Red Sea

The Red Sea project is poised to be the world’s first fully clean energy-powered destination

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Masdar to help power up Egypt with 200MW wind project

The consortium, comprising Egypt’s Infinity Group and UAE-based Masdar, will develop, finance, and operate the onshore wind project

TotalEnergies, Iraq deal

Iraq shifts to profit sharing with new oil and gas deals

Oil majors have complained that the terms of Iraq’s traditional oil service contracts meant they could not benefit from rising oil prices and lost out when production costs rose

Oil edges up on Middle East war concerns, US crude stockpile drop

Oil edges up on Middle East war concerns, US crude stockpile drop

A broader conflict in the Middle East could threaten oil moving through key choke points in the region

IAEA

Saudi Arabia increases cooperation with global nuclear monitor IAEA

Saudi Arabia’s facilities have so far been inspected under the SQP agreement with the IAEA, which offers limited international oversight

ADNOC Group’s listed units post Dhs89bn in combined H1 2024 revenue

ADNOC Group’s listed units post Dhs89bn in combined H1 2024 revenue

The robust performance reinforces the companies’ foundation for sustained growth as they continue to execute individual strategies

OPEC cuts 2024 oil demand forecast, citing China

OPEC cuts 2024 oil demand growth forecast, citing China

The organisation said oil demand will rise by 2.11 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024, down from growth of 2.25 million

Saudi Aramco allocates $100m to boost R&D at KAUST

Saudi Aramco allocates $100m to boost R&D at KAUST

The funds have been allocated for a wide range of initiatives, from essential research to applied technologies

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ADNOC Gas Q2 net income rises 21% to $1.19bn

The company’s revenues for the quarter reached $6.8bn, up 13 per cent YoY, marking the third consecutive quarter with revenues exceeding $6bn

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Global petrochemical firms shape up in oversupply crisis

Saudi Aramco’s recent acquisition of additional stake in Japan’s Sumitomo Chemical is a sign of consolidation in the petrochemical industry

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Oil set for 3% weekly gain on rising Middle East tension, better US outlook

Both Brent and WTI were set to gain more than 3 per cent on a weekly basis

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Exclusive: Bader Al Lamki discusses ADNOC Distribution’s double-digit growth and future plans

ADNOC Distribution CEO Bader Al Lamki reveals the strategic pillars and innovative measures driving the company’s robust growth

Arab countries’ energy sector secures $406bn projects

Arab countries’ energy sector attracts projects worth $406bn

The US topped the list of foreign investors in the oil and gas sector across the Arab world, with 85 projects

Aramco to buy stake in JV Petro Rabigh from Sumitomo

Oil giant Aramco to acquire additional 22.5% stake in Petro Rabigh

The sale aligns with Aramco’s downstream expansion and Sumitomo Chemical’s move away from commodity chemicals

Saudi's ACWA Power sees net profit surge 36% in H1 2024

Saudi’s ACWA Power sees net profit surge 36% in H1 2024

ACWA Power continued its expansion through the period, adding a record 10.5GW of renewable power generation capacity to its portfolio

Amin-Nasser Aramco CEO

Aramco CEO expects demand growth of 2 million bpd in second half

Amin Nasser said he expects global oil demand of 104.7 million bpd in 2024

ADNOC, Osaka Gas sign initial agreement for LNG delivery

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, Osaka Gas sign initial agreement for LNG delivery

The duo will work together to conclude a detailed sale and purchase agreement in the coming months

Aramco Q2 profit drops 3.4% on lower volumes, refining margins

Saudi Aramco Q2 profit drops 3.4% on lower volumes, refining margins

The energy firm declared dividends of $31.1bn for the second quarter, including $10.8bn in performance-linked payouts

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Sidara shelves plans to buy UK’s Wood Group citing geopolitical risks

Sidara had received a deadline extension twice, over June and July, to make a final offer for Wood Group

ADNOC Drilling posts $295m in Q2 2024 net profit

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Drilling net profit rises 28% in Q2 2024

The company posted a quarterly net profit of $295m, a 28 per cent increase from $228m in Q2 2023