renewable energy

UAE’s EWEC issues bids for greenfield 400-megawatt energy system in Abu Dhabi

System will support EWEC's goal of raising its solar capacity to 7.5 gigawatts by 2030

Egypt to raise electrical capacity with two $700 million renewable energy projects by October

Emirati company Al Nowais will launch the solar energy project in the Aswan Governorate's Kom Ombo by October

UAE’s ADNOC L&S invests $1.9 billion in supersize ethane carriers and ammonia vessels

The VLECs will be deployed on 20-year time charter contracts, generating an estimated $4 billion in revenue

Global electricity demand to grow 4 percent in 2024, highest rise since 2007: Report

Share of renewable source in global electricity supply is forecast to rise from 30 percent in 2023 to 35 percent in 2025

Yas Island’s eco-friendly city earns top sustainable urban design rating in Abu Dhabi

The Estidama 5 Pearl rating signifies excellence in sustainable design

Kuwait announces massive oil and gas discovery estimated at 3.2 billion barrels

This discovery has raised hopes of finding additional hydrocarbons to boost the country's energy resources

Sustainable investments could unlock $2 trillion for GCC countries by 2030: Report

Green finance is surging in the GCC, with over $8.5 billion in green and sustainable bonds and Sukuk issued in 2022

UAE, Poland discuss collaboration in treasury, fintech, and renewable energy during first strategic financial dialogue

The dialogue seeks to boost bilateral trade and economic diversification initiatives

Sheikh Khaled witnesses signing ceremony for international partners joining ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG project

His Highness met with heads of global energy companies to discuss the future of the sector

One million mangrove seeds planted using drone technology in Abu Dhabi

EAD and its partners completed 14 programs with a progress implementation rate of 49 percent

Masdar JV Emerge, SNOC break ground on largest solar plant in Sharjah

Solar power plant will generate enough clean energy to offset 66,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually

Egypt approves $200 million in energy projects with foreign, national companies

Agreements include a deal to search for and exploit gas and crude oil in the North Port Fouad offshore area in the Mediterranean

DEWA’s IPWP model attracts $11.87 billion investment over 10 years

Key projects include the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which aims for 5,000MW by 2030 at AED50 billion

ADNOC cuts 6.2 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2023: Report

ADNOC aims to achieve a 5 percent energy efficiency improvement by 2025

83 percent of Sharjah Taxi fleet is now hybrid, eco-friendly

Initiative falls under Sharjah Taxi's ambitious plan to achieve a 100 percent eco-friendly fleet by 2027

UAE’s DP World, China’s Zhejiang Seaport partner to strengthen UAE-China trade

Partnership further supports UAE-China trade ties and the Belt and Road Initiative

Dubai to host 10th World Green Economy Summit on October 2-3

Summit will be held under the theme ‘Empowering Global Action: Unlocking Opportunities and Advancing Progress'

South Korea’s foreign reserves fall $620 million in June amid currency swap, bond payments

As of the end of June, the country’s foreign reserves stood at $412.21 billion

Abu Dhabi’s EAD, TotalEnergies partner to conserve and restore coastal ecosystems in the emirate

As part of this collaboration, EAD and TotalEnergies will research, monitor, and evaluate Abu Dhabi's coastal ecosystems

Natural gas shortage drives 54 percent surge in Egyptian fertilizer prices

Month-on-month prices reached up to $416.57 per ton in June, compared to $270.83 per ton previously

UAE among top 10 countries with highest installed solar energy per capita: Report

With a cumulative capacity of 708 watt/capita, the UAE ranked 10th globally and first MEA country on the list

Saudi Arabia’s 1,200-station renewable energy mapping project aims to accelerate clean power goals

The stations seek to measure solar and wind energy across all regions of the Kingdom

Global energy demand reaches new high in 2023, fossil fuels maintain dominant share: Report

Energy transition stalls as global primary energy demand rises to 620 Exajoules in 2023

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar signs $3.43 billion deal to acquire Greece’s Terna Energy

Offer values Terna Energy's total equity at 2.4 billion euros with an enterprise value of 3.2 billion euros