Energy

    Gulf Countries Gear Up for a Net-Zero World: AGSIW’s Petro Diplomacy conference
    30 Oct 2021

    Now in its seventh year, AGSIW’s Petro Diplomacy conference is a signature annual event that brings together stakeholders in the energy sector of the Gulf Arab states, global supply competitors in North America, analysts, and policymakers to discuss how changes in technology, fiscal priorities, and growth opportunities continue to alter the relationship between politics and […]

    ENOC reiterates its commitment to advancing Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050
    27 Oct 2021

    ENOC – the official integrated energy partner of Expo 2020 Dubai – has reiterated its commitment to advancing Dubai’s Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which is evident in the actions taken to protect future generations, WAM reports. ”Our recent partnership to enhance energy savings across our operations and the savings we recorded from innovative energy efficiency […]

    Masdar and Iraq agree to implement the first phase of the 2GW project
    26 Oct 2021

    Masdar, a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, and Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity and National Investment Commission signed an agreement on October 6 that implements the first phase of solar projects that will boost the country’s goal of generating 20-25% of its energy from renewables, equivalent to 10-12 gigawatts by 2030. The clean energy company will […]

    UAE reinforces commitment to India’s energy security
    26 Oct 2021

    Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), reinforced the United Arab Emirates’ commitment to India’s energy security and said the UAE will always remain India’s trusted partner of choice, WAM states. Speaking virtually at the 5th […]

    Bahrain oil minister participates in AGSIW’s Petro Diplomacy conference
    25 Oct 2021

    Oil Minister, Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, participated on October 20 in the seventh edition of the “Petro Diplomacy” conference, held virtually, under the theme “Gulf Countries in a Net-Zero World,” BNA reports. Held annually by the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington (AGSIW), the Petro Diplomacy conference is a signature event that brings […]

    Baker Hughes to help capture gas at Iraq’s southern oil fields
    25 Oct 2021

    Iraq’s South Gas Company (SGC) has announced a project to capture the gas at the Nasiriyah and Garraf [Gharraf] oil fields, in partnership with the American company Baker Hughes, Iraq-Business News reports. Instead of flaring, the gas will be used to increase electricity generation while reducing the environmental impact of oil production. The project will […]

    Supporting Iraq’s local economic development through sustainable energy solutions – new projects launched
    24 Oct 2021

    Three innovative projects aimed at promoting sustainable energy solutions were launched today in partnership with the European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iraq and the governorates of Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok, Iraq-Business News states. The projects, which were designed by the individual governorates based on their strategic plans, come at a […]

    Dubai Supreme Council of Energy launches Circular Economy Committee
    23 Oct 2021

    The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has launched the Circular Economy Committee to bring public and private entities together to support the circular economy, WAM reports. The Committee will develop actionable initiatives to upscale current applications and introduce best international practices in circular economies. “The UAE attaches great importance to achieving sustainable and effective use […]

    World Energy Day, one of UAE’s leading global contributions to sustainable development
    23 Oct 2021

    World Energy Day on 22nd October, is an initiative endorsed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, during the World Energy Forum in Dubai in 2012. It was endorsed in the presence of representatives of 54 countries and the United Nations (UN), Arab League and […]

    NEOM’s green hydrogen plant to operate in 2026: Air Product’s CEO
    23 Oct 2021

    NEOM’s green hydrogen plant will start operations in 2026, the chief executive officer of Air Products & Chemicals revealed in an interview with Alarabiya. The project will export hydrogen in the form of liquid ammonia to the world market for use as a biofuel that feeds transportation systems. Seifi Ghasemi noted that the project is […]