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The Arab Energy Fund-led consortium concludes acquisition of Metito Utilities. Image: TAEF

The Arab Energy Fund-led consortium concludes acquisition of Metito Utilities

This landmark deal enhances The Arab Energy Fund’s offerings in energy infrastructure and sustainable water solutions, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia

ADNOC L&S issues $2bn hybrid capital facility to fund growth

ADNOC L&S issues $2bn hybrid capital facility to fund growth

The initial drawing against the facility will be $1.1bn, leaving $0.9bn capacity available to be drawn until December 31, 2026

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Oil extends gains on optimism over policy support for growth

Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $76.15 a barrel, after settling at its highest since October 25

UAE announces petrol, diesel prices for June 2024

UAE petrol, diesel prices remain unchanged for January 2025

This stability follows months of declining fuel prices in 2024, with Super 98 petrol dropping from a high of Dh3.34 in May to the current rate of Dh2.61

ADNOC ICV programme to inject Dhs200bn into economy in 5 years Image-ADNOC

ADNOC ICV programme to inject Dhs200bn into economy over 5 years

In 2024 alone, ADNOC’s ICV programme reinvested Dhs55bn into the UAE economy and helped facilitate the creation of 5,500 private-sector jobs

Oil gains as cooling US inflation points to possible easing

Oil gains as cooling US inflation points to possible easing

Brent crude futures rose 36 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $73.30 a barrel

UAEV to introduce EV charging tariff in Jan 2025 image WAM

UAEV to implement new EV charging tariffs from Jan 2025

UAEV aims to expand its network to include 1,000 strategically located chargers across urban hubs, highways, and key transit points by 2030

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ENOC, Drive Terra to launch UAE’s largest battery swapping network

With the support of ENOC, Drive Terra aims to make e-bike adoption in the UAE more accessible and efficient, helping the country to meet its ambitious environmental goals

ADNOC's XRG, bp close deal to launch new natural gas JV

ADNOC’s XRG, bp close deal to launch new natural gas JV

Arcius Energy will focus on natural gas growth to meet growing regional demand while supporting Egyptian energy security and economic development

Meet ARIF, ADNOC Distribution's new investor relations chatbot

Meet ARIF, ADNOC Distribution’s new investor relations chatbot

The chatbot ensures that users receive reliable and accurate information, available 24/7 to accommodate a global investor base

ADNOC, PETRONAS finalise 15-Year LNG sales agreement for Ruwais Project

ADNOC, PETRONAS finalise 15-Year LNG sales deal for Ruwais Project

The Ruwais LNG facility is poised to make history as the first LNG export terminal in the region to be powered by clean energy

OPEC+ delays oil output hike until April, extends cuts into 2026

OPEC+ delays oil output hike until April, extends cuts into 2026

The group agreed to allow the UAE to raise output by 300,000 bpd gradually from April until the end of September 2026

Saudi Aramco, Linde and SLB to set up CCS hub in Jubail

Saudi Aramco, Linde and SLB to set up CCS hub in Jubail

Captured carbon dioxide will be transported through pipelines to be stored below ground in a saline aquifer sink

Saudi Arabia signs solar deals with France’s TotalEnergies, EDF

Saudi Arabia signs solar deals with France’s TotalEnergies, EDF

TotalEnergies will build the 0.3 GW park in the Rabigh Industrial City in partnership with local Saudi developer Aljomaih Energy and Water Company

Fuel up for less: UAE petrol prices cut this December

Fuel up for less: UAE petrol prices cut this December

Depending on the type of vehicle, filling up a full tank in December will cost between Dh6.12 and Dh9.62 less compared to November

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar completes acquisition of 70% stake in Terna Energy

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar completes acquisition of 70% stake in Terna Energy

The Abu Dhabi renewable energy firm plans to acquire all outstanding shares of Terna Energy in an all-cash tender offer, subject to regulatory approval

ENEC, ADNOC to explore nuclear technology for O&G sector

ENEC, ADNOC to explore nuclear technology for O&G sector

With the UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050 setting ambitious goals for clean energy, the collaboration between ENEC and ADNOC is a crucial step towards achieving these objectives

UAE’s ADNOC says gas unit share sale can unlock ‘significant value’

UAE’s ADNOC says gas unit share sale can unlock ‘significant value’

The energy firm said the value of its gas unit can be enhanced by inclusion in wider market indexes and with a broader shareholder base

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Silk Road Fund to co-invest $2.8bn in renewables

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, Silk Road Fund to co-invest $2.8bn in renewables

The two entities agreed to collaborate on joint investments in renewable energy projects developed, invested in, or operated by Masdar

OPEC Secretary General tells COP29 oil is a gift from God

OPEC Secretary General tells COP29 oil is a gift from God

OPEC has said that technologies like carbon capture can tackle the climate impact of burning fossil fuels

Türkiye plans IPOs for state energy companies, minister says

Türkiye plans IPOs for state energy companies, minister says

State-owned energy companies include electric transmission company TEIAS, electricity producer EUAS, gas grid operator BOTAS and oil and gas developer TPAO

TAQA, Jera and Albawani capital to develop 2 power plants in Saudi Image courtesy TAQA For illustrative purposes

TAQA, JERA, Al Bawani Capital to develop 2 power plants in Saudi Arabia

Each project will have a capacity of 1.8 GW, collectively contributing to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious energy mix strategy

Masdar Signs Agreement to Develop 1GW Mingbulak Wind Farm in Uzbekistan

Masdar to develop 1GW Mingbulak Wind Farm in Uzbekistan

The new agreement reinforces Masdar’s dedication to building clean energy solutions in partnership with global markets, furthering its role as a key player in the UAE’s climate leadership and international collaborations

ACWA Power secures $238m for Azerbaijan's largest wind farm project 

ACWA Power secures $238m for key Azerbaijan wind farm project 

Once completed, the Absheron-Khizi Wind Farm will not only help diversify Azerbaijan’s energy mix but also contribute significantly to reducing the country’s carbon footprint

QatarEnergy acquires 23% of offshore Egypt block from Chevron

QatarEnergy acquires 23% of offshore Egypt block from Chevron

Chevron will keep a 40 per cent share in the concession agreement for the North El-Dabaa block following the deal

ADNOC L&S awards $4.4bn contracts to build 23 supertankers

ADNOC L&S awards $4.4bn contracts to build 23 supertankers

The company is executing a transformative growth strategy encompassing fleet expansion and global market entry

UAE’s ADNOC agrees multi-year LNG supply deal with SEFE

UAE’s ADNOC agrees multi-year LNG supply deal with SEFE

The deal, which expands the UAE’s efforts to become a key supplier of LNG, converts a preliminary deal signed in March to a definitive sales agreement

ADNOC awards contract to expand 3d seismic survey Image courtesy ADNOC

ADNOC awards $490m contract to expand world’s largest 3D seismic survey

The 3D mega seismic survey, which began in late 2018, covers a vast 85,000 square kilometres across onshore and offshore areas in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Aramco reports 15% drop in Q3 profit, maintains dividend

Saudi Aramco reports 15% drop in Q3 profit, maintains dividend

Aramco expects to declare total dividends of $124.3bn in 2024, of which $43.1bn would be performance-linked dividends

ADNOC Drilling JV to acquire 95% stake in Deep Well Services for $223m

ADNOC Drilling JV to acquire 95% stake in Deep Well Services for $223m

The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, would be on a cash-free, and debt-free, excluding transaction fees and expenses