Egypt’s Abu Qir Fertilizers switches to hydrogen

Egypt’s Abu Qir Fertilizers turns to hydrogen amid gas shortage

The country plans to spend more than $1bn to import enough gas and mazut fuel oil to end the blackouts this summer

Saudi Arabia: ACWA Power, Badeel, SAPCO sign PPAs for major solar projects

The development of Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy sector is a core objective of Vision 2030, the kingdom’s blueprint for a modern, diversified economy

Saudi Aramco, Sempra sign 20-year LNG offtake deal

Saudi Aramco, Sempra sign 20-year LNG offtake deal

Aramco and Sempra expect to execute binding LNG and definitive equity agreements with terms substantially equivalent to those in the heads of agreement

QatarEnergy 2023 profit drops 32% as gas prices cool

Qatar Energy 2023 profit drops 32% as gas prices cool

The energy firm’s profit was roughly in line with that of oil major Shell

SIEMENS ENERGY

Siemens Energy snags $1.5bn order for two Saudi power plants

The power plants will be operational in a phased approach

ADNOC

ADNOC’s expansion into Europe: 7 landmark deals diversifying its energy operations

ADNOC is striking strategic deals across Europe, as it seeks to diversify, its upstream and downstream operations

ADNOC revives bid to buy Germany’s Covestro, this time with $12bn offer

ADNOC’s initial informal offer to Covestro was reported in June 2023, but it wasn’t until September last year that the German company entered into open-ended formal discussions

Global solar installations almost double in 2023; China, US lead rest

Global solar installations almost double in 2023; China, US lead rest

China’s significant role in the global solar market is underscored by its massive installation rates and manufacturing scale-up, leading to a 50 per cent drop in solar panel prices last year

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Saudi Aramco chairman reappointed independent director on Reliance Industries board

Saudi Aramco’s chairman Yasir Al Rumayyan, who heads Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, was initially appointed to RIL’s board in 2021 for a three-year term

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Solar can provide 20% of world electricity on northern summer solstice, reveals study

As the northern hemisphere marks summer solstice, here’s a look at the progress in solar power generation, across the world

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Masdar to pick up 67% stake in Greece’s Terna Energy

Masdar is expanding in several parts of Europe, as well is in Asia, and the US

Aramco acquires stake in EIG’s MidOcean Energy

FTAI Infrastructure inks deal with Aramco subsidiary to boost oil supply to Texas terminal

The world’s largest oil firm has been expanding its trading activity

QatarEnergy acquires 23% of offshore Egypt block from Chevron

QatarEnergy, Exxon seek to remove contractor from Texas LNG project

The project, which was expected to start processing natural gas this year, has not updated its completion schedule

Oil prices surge after OPEC + extends output cuts

Oil funds temper bearishness after OPEC+ reassurance

Inventories of both gasoline and diesel have been rising relative to the seasonal trend in the US, and consumption growth for oil remains tepid across major markets

How the GCC region is powering into the future

How the GCC is fueling the transition to clean energy

The energy transition presents the GCC region with opportunities for climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as economic diversification

Goldman Sachs sees oil demand growing until 2034

OPEC sees no peak oil demand long term, secretary general says

OPEC+ members are cutting output by a total of 5.86 million bpd, or about 5.7% of global demand

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Broaden Energy to set up Dhs1bn hydrogen equipment facility in Abu Dhabi

The UAE aims to rank among the top 10 producers of green hydrogen globally by 2031, with a production target of 1.4 million tonnes annually

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Impact of revised energy tariffs on industry: EtihadWE’s Yousif Ahmed Al Ali shares insights

The introduction of a reduced tariff structure directly reduces operational costs, enabling businesses to invest more in research and development rather than on overheads, says the EtihadWE CEO

Red Sea

Red Sea crisis pushing 47% crude oil, fuels around Africa

According to data provided by EIA, total US trade around the cape rose by about one-third, in the first six months of 2024

ADNOC LNG

ADNOC awards multi-billion dollar contracts for Ruwais LNG plant

ADNOC’s Ruwais facility is expected to be the region’s first LNG export facility to run on clean power

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UAE’s ADNOC Drilling, Alpha Dhabi Holding to become majority shareholders in Gordon Tech

Prior to the deal, Gordon Technologies, based in Louisiana, was primarily owned by Houston-based private equity firm Pelican Energy Partners

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Saudi crude oil exports to China to fall for 3rd straight month in July: Reports

July exports are expected to be down from about 39 million barrels in June, possibly the lowest levels for the year, say reports

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Abu Dhabi’s TAQA and Spain’s Criteria end talks for Naturgy takeover plan

TAQA was in talks with Naturgy’s three largest shareholders for a possible takeover bid

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UK’s John Wood Group ‘discussing’ Sidara’s possible takeover proposal

Sidara’s recent offer for John Wood comes a year after a similar proposal by US-based private equity firm Apollo Global Management

Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June

Saudi Aramco shares trade higher after share offering

The world’s top oil exporter has been seeking to bring in international investment as it launches a range of projects as the Saudi government seeks to diversify its oil-based economy

Aramco allocate about 60% of share sale to foreign funds

Over half of Aramco share sale allocated to foreign investors

International demand for the secondary share sale was greater than for Aramco’s IPO in 2019

Aramco to raise $11.2bn from stock offering

Saudi Aramco set to raise $11.2bn after selling shares at lower end of expectations

The oil behemoth’s shares were priced at $7.27 (SAR27.25), near the bottom of a SAR26.7 to SAR29 range used in marketing the sale

Sinopec reportedly secures $1.1bn contract to construct gas pipelines for Aramco

Sinopec reportedly secures $1.1bn contract to construct gas pipelines for Aramco

The contract is for the procurement and construction of the third phase of the master gas system in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia set to raise over $11.2bn from Aramco stock offering

Saudi Arabia set to raise over $11.2bn from Aramco stock offering

The state-owned energy firm’s bankers have told investors it plans to price the shares at $7.27 (SAR27.25) each

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OPEC+ could revise oil supply deal if needed, ministers say

OPEC+ is currently cutting production by about 5.7 per cent of global demand to bolster the market