#Energy Transition

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

Alcazar Energy secures $490m for second fund

Dubai-based Alcazar Energy secures $490m for second fund

The fund has already begun building a portfolio of assets in the western Balkans region, with two wind farms totalling 456 MW

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Saudi Arabia to focus on energy transition, Aramco to maintain capacity: Prince Abdulaziz

Aramco chief executive Amin Nasser said he expected oil demand to increase to 104 million bpd this year and to 105 million bpd in 2025

Saif Humaid Al Falasi, group CEO, ENOC

Power Letters 2024: How ENOC is supporting UAE’s energy transition

In 2024, ENOC will continue to offer industry-leading high-tech solutions to support UAE’s energy transition, says Saif Humaid Al Falasi, group CEO, ENOC

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Countries strike deal at COP28 to transition away from fossil fuels

COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber called the deal “historic” but added that its true success would be in its implementation

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Watch: Dr Sultan Al Jaber’s statement on historic global stocktake at COP28

The global stocktake has been approved by the attending nations, marking a historic moment in the fight against climate change.

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New COP28 draft deal stops short of fossil fuel ‘phase out’

A coalition of more than 100 countries have been pushing for an agreement would for the first time promise an eventual end to the oil age

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OPEC members push against including fossil fuels phase-out in COP28 deal

Germany’s state secretary and special envoy for climate action, Jennifer Morgan, said counties were now “moving into the critical stage of negotiations”

Masdar, MIDA to develop energy projects in Malaysia

Masdar to develop 10GW renewable energy projects in Malaysia

The partnership marks an important milestone in the pursuit of a sustainable and greener future for Malaysia

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Coal industry faces 1 million job losses from global energy transition: Report

Hundreds of coal mines are expected to close in the coming decades as countries transition to low-carbon energy sources

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UAE plans to generate 19.8 gigawatts of clean energy by 2030: Al Mazrouei

The energy transition will see UAE aiming to become a leading producer and supplier of low-carbon hydrogen as well

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COP28: Dr Sultan Al Jaber meets Ursula von der Leyen for climate talks in Brussels

The two reaffirmed their commitment to facilitate the “highest possible ambition” for the COP28 climate conference scheduled to be held in Dubai

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UK-GCC trade talks: Saudi Arabia-leg sees focus on critical minerals

The UK and Saudi Arabia signed a declaration of intent to jointly develop resilient and responsible critical mineral supply chains

G7 annual summit was held in Hiroshima, Japan. Image Credit: MOFA, Japan

G7 Hiroshima Summit: Financial stability, energy transition and AI in joint statement

The G7 summit saw leaders speak on the banking turmoil, cryptocurrency markets, generative artificial intelligence and climate change

China’s Grid Giant expands presence through DIFC to advance region’s energy transition

State Grid Corporation of China sets up first office in DIFC

The total overseas investments amount to $23.2bn and its overseas equity capital is approximately $65bn

Etihad Airways

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways performs 42 ecoflights over five days

Etihad Airways’ ecoflights tested a range of operational efficiencies and technologies