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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

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

Broaden energy to build green hydrogen equipment manufaturing facility in Abu Dhabi GettyImages-1340022435 Image for illustrative purposes

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

Interview with Eng. Yousif Al Ali - CEO EtihadWE Image: Supplied

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

ADNOC pays off ADNOC Distribution’s $1.19bn bond

UAE’s ADNOC pays off $1.19bn to ADNOC Distribution bondholders

The exchangeable bonds were issued in May 2021 along with the offering of approximately 375 million shares in ADNOC Distribution

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

KEZAD Group, NMDC ink manufacturing facility deal

KEZAD Group, NMDC sign Dhs367m manufacturing facility deal

NMDC Energy plans to invest $100m in the modular fabrication manufacturing facility

ADNOC L&S to buy $1.49bn stake in maritime firm Navig8

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC L&S agrees to acquire maritime firm Navig8

The acquisitions will give the Abu Dhabi maritime logistics firm access to Navig8’s fleet of 32 tankers and global footprint across five continents

Three Eight Six Holdings, B.Grimm Power to develop renewable energy projects in the Middle East

Three Eight Six Holdings, B.Grimm Power to develop renewable energy projects in the Middle East

This strategic investment will leverage B.Grimm Power’s experience and capabilities to develop solar energy projects across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain

ADNOC awards 3% stake in SARB and Umm Lulu concession to SOCAR

ADNOC awards 3% stake in SARB and Umm Lulu concession to SOCAR

The agreement builds upon previous collaborations between ADNOC and SOCAR, including ADNOC’s acquisition of a 30 per cent equity stake in the Absheron gas and condensate field

UAE announces petrol, diesel prices for June 2024

Relief for motorists as UAE announces petrol price cuts

The fuel price committee reduced the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 20 fils per litre in June

Saudi Arabia seeks up to $12bn in Aramco share sale

Saudi Arabia sets up new Aramco share sale that could raise $13.1bn

The deal’s value could rise to $13.1bn at the top end under a greenshoe option, which would allow the sale of nearly 1.7 billion shares

UAE to announce petrol prices for June

UAE to announce petrol prices for June: will rates increase further?

The fuel price committee increased the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 by as much as 19 fils per litre in May

Goldman Sachs sees oil demand growing until 2034

Goldman Sachs expects oil demand to keep growing until 2034

A longer period of oil demand growth could boost the incomes of producers like the members of OPEC and allies, known as OPEC+

Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June

Saudi Arabia plans Aramco share sale as soon as June

The energy firm expects to pay $31bn in dividends, despite reporting lower earnings for the first quarter

ADNOC, Aramco considering bids for Shell’s South African assets – report

Shell announced a plan to divest its majority shareholding from a local South African downstream unit after a comprehensive review of its businesses

ADNOC Group offers 5.5% stake in drilling unit

UAE’s ADNOC Group offloads $935m stake in drilling unit

The state energy firm offloaded 880 million shares at Dhs3.90 apiece, approximately 70 per cent above the IPO price of Dhs2.30

ADNOC to acquire 10% equity stake in key LNG development in Mozambique

ADNOC to acquire 10% equity stake in key LNG development in Mozambique

ADNOC’s first investment in Mozambique complements its efforts to expand its lower-carbon LNG portfolio to meet growing gas demand and support the transition to cleaner fuel sources

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

ADNOC buys stake, signs offtake deal in NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG Project

ADNOC buys stake, signs offtake deal in NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG project

The 11.7 per cent equity stake in Phase 1 of Rio Grande LNG marks ADNOC’s first strategic investment in the US and complements its efforts to expand its lower-carbon LNG portfolio

UAE’s ADNOC Drilling awards Dhs6.24bn contract

ADNOC Drilling secures Dhs6.24bn to unlock unconventional energy resources

The drilling firm has incorporated Turnwell Industries to service the contract and explore future opportunities

ADNOC to start production at Ras Al Sadr gas field

ADNOC Group to begin production at Ras Al Sadr gas field

The field has production capacity of up to 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per day

UAE’s ADNOC planning US trading expansion

UAE’s ADNOC planning US trading expansion

ADNOC has been stepping up its global expansion in recent years, including building trading operations since 2018

UAE’s TAQA Group posts Dhs2.1bn net income in Q1 2024

UAE’s TAQA Group posts Dhs2.1bn net income in Q1 2024

The company’s earnings before interests, taxes, depreciation and amortisation rose by 4.9 per cent to reach Dhs5.5bn

Iraq to oppose new OPEC+ oil production cuts

Iraq won’t agree to new OPEC+ oil production cuts, oil minister says

Iraq has repeatedly said it is committed to voluntary cuts but pumped over its output quota by a cumulative 602,000 bpd

US energy secretary to visit the GCC next week

US energy secretary to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE next week, officials say

The visit is a continuation of long-standing engagement between the US and this region

Masdar, Iberdrola’s wind farm to start operations in Q4 2024

Masdar, Iberdrola install first wind turbine at Baltic Eagle wind farm

The wind farm, which is on track to start operations by the end of the year, will consist of 50 wind turbines built on monopile foundations