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pands stake in Fertiglobe to boost low-carbon ammonia development

ADNOC expands stake in Fertiglobe to boost low-carbon ammonia development

ADNOC intends to integrate its domestic and global portfolio of projects in low-carbon ammonia, more than doubling Fertiglobe’s ammonia project capacity

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Presight to develop AI asset management tool

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Presight to develop AI asset management tool

By developing an AI-based asset management tool, Masdar seeks to digitise its operations worldwide, moving from a reactive model to a predictive approach

OPEC cuts 2024, 2025 global oil demand growth view again

OPEC cuts 2024, 2025 global oil demand growth view again

The weaker outlook highlights the dilemma faced by OPEC+, which is planning to start raising output in December

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ADNOC L&S JV inks deal worth $250m for mega ammonia carriers

The partnership reflects ADNOC L&S’s ongoing role in supporting the energy transition, while also fostering robust industrial collaborations between the UAE and China

Natural gas demand rises in 2024, but supply challenges persist: IEA

Natural gas demand rises in 2024, but supply challenges persist: IEA

Global gas demand is forecast to rise by more than 2.5 per cent in 2024, with similar growth expected in 2025, according to IEA’s latest report

TAQA prices $1.75bn dual-tranche bond offering, includes green bond

TAQA prices $1.75bn dual-tranche bond offering, includes green bond

The company has now secured a total of $1.85bn in green financing since 2023, supporting its ongoing decarbonisation efforts and expansion of its low-carbon energy portfolio

OPEC+ advisory panel upholds output policy

OPEC+ panel sticks to output policy, doubles down on compliance

The group OPEC+ is cutting output by a total of 5.86 million bpd, or about 5.7 per cent of global demand, in a series of steps agreed since late 2022

OPEC+ doing ‘noble’ job of balancing oil market, says UAE

OPEC+ doing ‘noble’ job of balancing oil market, says UAE

UAE energy minister said OPEC+ has sacrificed more than others but the critical element is that it is staying together

ADNOC to buy German chemicals firm Covestro for $18bn

ADNOC to buy German chemicals firm Covestro for $18bn

The deal marks a cornerstone for ADNOC’s plans to grow its petrochemicals business along with gas and renewable energy

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ACWA Power, Badeel, SAPCO report financial close on key solar PV projects

These projects, valued at $3.2bn, aim to generate a combined capacity of 5.5GW of solar power for Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia ditches $100 crude target to win back market share

Oil prices are down nearly 5 per cent so far this year, amid increasing supply from other producers, especially the US

Their call comes in a year of record profits for Big Oil as energy prices surged with the world economy reopening from Covid lockdown

Oil prices slide on prospect of Saudi Arabia raising output

Saudi Arabia is preparing to abandon its unofficial price target of $100 a barrel for crude as it prepares to increase output, cites a report

Aramco sets price guidance for dollar sukuk bonds

Saudi Aramco sets price guidance for dollar sukuk bonds, term sheet shows

The 5-year bond has price guidance of Treasuries plus around 120 basis points (bps) and the 10-year bond has Treasuries plus about 135 bps

UAE, IRENA partner to help developing nations raise and achieve NDC ambitions

UAE, IRENA partner to support NDC ambitions in 20 developing nations 

Announced during the 79th United Nations General Assembly, the initiative seeks to elevate the climate ambitions of these nations and drive urgent action on sustainability

Saipem secures $2bn offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Italy’s Saipem wins offshore contract worth $2bn in Saudi Arabia

The contract was signed under the existing long-term agreement with oil giant Saudi Aramco

Saudi Aramco boosts stake in MidOcean, fund new stake in Peru LNG

Saudi Aramco boosts stake in MidOcean, fund new stake in Peru LNG

Aramco is seeking to strengthen its position in the LNG market, which is set to grow by 50 per cent globally by the end of the decade

Italy’s Saipem secures $4bn contract from QatarEnergy

Italy’s Saipem secures $4bn contract from QatarEnergy

The offshore EPC contract will help boost production at the North Field offshore natural gas field, which lies off the northeastern coast of Qatar

Abu Dhabi's TAQA Group unveils new brand identity

TAQA Group unveils new brand identity, consolidates operations

The integration aims to scale TAQA’s customer-facing business, enabling the company to expand its services, introduce new products, and explore growth opportunities both locally and abroad

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AMEA Power to develop Africa’s largest solar PV project

The projects will bring AMEA Power’s total capacity in Egypt to 2,000MW of solar and wind power, accompanied by 900MWh of battery energy storage systems

Mubadala Energy strengthens position in Andaman Sea

Mubadala Energy strengthens position in Andaman Sea exploration

Mubadala Energy completed the appraisal of the Layaran discovery in South Andaman, marking the safe conclusion of its drilling campaign

RUSSIA-SAUDI-SPA OPEC TALKS

Saudi crown prince, Russia’s Lavrov discuss OPEC+ cooperation in Riyadh

Lavrov arrived in Saudi Arabia on an official visit on Sunday

ENEC, India's NPCIL to explore civil nuclear energy collaboration

UAE’s ENEC, India’s NPCIL to explore civil nuclear energy collaboration

The MoU allows for future investment opportunities further reinforcing the special strategic relationship between the UAE and India

ADNOC signs multi-year LNG supply agreement with IndianOil

ADNOC signs multi-year LNG supply agreement with IndianOil

The LNG will primarily come from the state-owned energy firm’s lower-carbon Ruwais LNG project

QatarEnergy expands fleet with six new QC-Max LNG vessels

QatarEnergy expands fleet with six new QC-Max LNG vessels

The ships, which will be built at China’s Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard, are the largest LNG vessels ever built, with a capacity of 271,000 cubic metres each

OPEC+ agrees to delay October oil output hike for two months

OPEC+ agrees to delay October oil output hike for two months

The remaining OPEC+ cuts of 3.66 million bpd, agreed in earlier steps, are staying in place until the end of 2025

Barakah Nuclear Plant Unit 4 begins commercial operations

Barakah Nuclear Plant’s Unit 4 begins commercial operations

The Barakah plant is generating a quarter of the UAE’s electricity needs, providing a stable pipeline of power for the next 60 years

EtihadWE inaugurates four stations across emirates, invests Dhs422m

EtihadWE inaugurates four stations across emirates, invests Dhs442m

The substations are monitored remotely using advanced equipment, allowing for greater operational efficiency and reducing maintenance requirements

Aramco maintains 10% stake in Renault-Geely JV, eyes more partnerships

Aramco plans to maintain 10% stake in Renault-Geely JV, eyes more partnerships

The state-owned energy firm is expected to finalise the stake purchase later this year

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

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