Oman’s OQ and partners plan 25-gigawatt green hydrogen plant

The project may cost around $30bn

DEWA to provide free charging to non-commercial electric vehicles in Dubai under new initiative

As of February 2021, the number of electric cars in Dubai has increased to 2,473

Oil steady near $65 as investors weigh near-term demand outlook

Oil has managed to break out from a tight range near $60 a barrel and resume its upward momentum

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Distribution to join MSCI emerging markets index on May 27

The fuel retailer will now be among nine UAE-listed companies to be part of the index

JPMorgan, FAB poised to win roles on IPO of ADNOC drilling unit

ADNOC is looking to sell a minority stake in its drilling unit in a deal that could value the business at up to $10bn

Saudi Aramco’s profit soars in Q1 as crude prices rise

Brent crude has gained over 30 per cent this year to top $68 a barrel

Schlumberger-backed Arabian Drilling planning Saudi IPO

Arabian Drilling may complete a deal on Riyadh’s stock exchange before the end of the year

Abu Dhabi Murban crude set at $63.35 a barrel on June futures

The official selling price for Murban is determined based on futures trading on the ICE Future Abu Dhabi exchange

Oil trades at six-week high with demand optimism spurring rally

Consumption may also get a boost when China breaks for an extended holiday on Saturday

Chemicals maker Sabic’s profit surges as economies reopen

Revenue rose 24 per cent year-on-year to SAR37.5bn and 14 per cent from the previous quarter

UAE raises petrol prices for May 2021

The diesel price for next month has been reduced

Oman state oil firm to sell assets to fund $7.9bn spending

OQ is tapping the international bond market for the first time in an issuance aimed at raising at least $500m

Oil swings near $63 as OPEC+ bets market can absorb more supply

The global oil market recovery is being driven by China and the US, with positive signs emerging from parts of Europe

Saudi Crown Prince discusses Vision 2030, reveals plan to sell Aramco stake to energy firm

The kingdom has no plans to introduce an income tax, Prince Mohammed confirmed

Dubai’s Drake & Scull International bags contracts of over Dhs376m

DSI is also bidding for a Dhs260m project in Kuwait and for projects valued at Dhs1.49bn in Iraq

Abu Dhabi, OCI said to pick banks for IPO of fertilizer venture

The company could be valued at about $7bn including debt in the listing

Saudi Aramco

Aramco weighs sale of stake in natural gas pipelines

The company is also conducting a strategic review of its upstream business

Mubadala eyes $1bn gas deal as UAE-Israel ties deepen

The Abu Dhabi fund would make the acquisition through its energy arm

Qatar Petroleum plans $10bn bond sale for gas expansion

The company is seeking between $7bn and $10bn of five, 10- and 30-year notes

Aramco said to review upstream assets for potential stake sales

The company reshuffled its senior management last year and created a division focused on portfolio optimisation

Leading oil producer UAE says case for renewables never stronger

The country plans to be at the forefront of the transition to greener energy and the fight against climate change

Saadiyat

Abu Dhabi issues first district cooling licence to Saadiyat Cooling

The licence was issued to provide services to Saadiyat Island, including Saadiyat Beach, and Saadiyat Cultural District

UAE’s ADNOC keen to explore hydrogen market with India’s public, private sectors

Dr. Al Jaber said the UAE is well placed to capitalise on the potential of Hydrogen as a zero-carbon fuel

Dubai’s ENOC Group opens two new service stations in Sharjah

There are now seven ENOC service stations in Sharjah

Revealed: Top 5 most powerful Arabs in Qatar

The highest ranked Arabs originating from Qatar in Gulf Business’ annual Arab power list

Empower

Dubai’s Empower awards contracts worth Dhs217m in Q1 2021

The contracts were awarded primarily for the development of company’s district cooling infrastructure in Dubai

Revealed: Top 5 most powerful Arabs in the UAE

The highest ranking entries originating from the UAE in Gulf Business’ annual Arab power list 2021

Abu Dhabi oil giant ADNOC considers drilling, fertilizer IPOs

Deliberations on the potential listings are ongoing and no final decisions have been made

Oil steady near $59 as Fed’s Powell points to economic growth

Futures in New York traded near $59 a barrel after dropping 3.5 per cent last week

UAE’s Mubadala may join $12bn Aramco oil pipelines deal

Mubadala is in talks with US investor EIG Global Energy Partners, the lead member of the consortium