Energy

    UAE and Scotland explore opportunities in renewable energy
    24 Dec 2022

    The UAE and Scotland are exploring areas of potential co-operation in fields such as renewable energy projects and science. The Emirates seeks to enhance commonalities between the two sides to take economic and trade co-operation to new heights, with a focus on advanced technology, space exploration and carbon neutrality, said Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of […]

    Why the world needs to move faster on carbon capture to reduce emissions
    22 Dec 2022

    The world faces the twin challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while meeting growing energy demand. It is a tough circle to square. Oil and gas cannot be easily replaced and will be integral to global energy security for decades to come. Technology such as carbon capture, therefore, has a vital role to play in helping the […]

    Admiral Mobility to make 5,000 electric lorries for UAE and Saudi Arabia next year
    15 Dec 2022

    Admiral Mobility, a Dubai-based manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles, will unveil its first fully electric lorries in the UAE and Saudi Arabia in 2023. The move is part of a commitment to make 5,000 electric lorries for the Middle East and Africa, and will support the UAE’s sustainability agenda. An initial 500 electric lorries will be produced […]

    Industry leaders sound alarm over need to broaden supply chain of renewables
    06 Dec 2022

    The global energy crisis sparked by war in Ukraine has underscored how parts of the renewables supply chain might face similar struggles if not quickly diversified, energy executives told the Reuters NEXT conference this week. Europe has scrambled to replace natural gas from Russia, its primary supplier, following the February invasion of Ukraine, casting a spotlight on […]

    New power storage system in Dubai could ‘revolutionise’ clean energy
    19 Nov 2022

    Dubai: A solar solutions provider in the Middle East on Wednesday announced that it has successfully delivered an energy solution for the Visitor Centre of the Noor Energy 1 — the world’s largest CSP installation (Concentrated Solar Power) located in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park in Dubai. ALEC Energy said the energy […]

    Hatta hydroelectric power plant progress crosses halfway mark
    29 Oct 2022

    Construction of Hatta‘s hydroelectric power plant has crossed the halfway mark as authorities announced on Tuesday that the project was 52.6 per cent finished. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) said the 72-metre main Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) wall of the upper dam was complete, as well as the 37-metre-high RCC side wall at the project’s upper […]

    UAE’s nuclear energy chief lands global safety role
    15 Oct 2022

    The UAE’s nuclear energy chief spoke of his pride after securing a prominent role to champion safety in the sector around the world. Mohamed Al Hammadi has been a driving force behind the development of the country’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant as chief executive and managing director of Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation. He has now made history as the […]

    EGA signs agreement with Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure to join UAE Hydrogen Leadership Initiative
    29 Sep 2022

    ABU DHABI, 26th September, 2022 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today signed an agreement with the Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure to join the UAE Hydrogen Leadership Initiative to explore collaboration opportunities across industries and further research & development into the future uses of hydrogen in decarbonisation. Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of […]

    Some countries returning to fossil fuels due to soaring energy price is worrisome: Ban Ki Moon
    20 Sep 2022

    JEJU ISLAND, South Korea, 15th September, 2022 (WAM) — As energy prices are soaring across the world, especially in Europe, “I am concerned about the possibility of some countries returning to fossil fuels,” said Ban Ki-moon, a former Secretary-General of the United Nations. “This is again very foolish and very worrisome. I know that we […]

    Dubai Municipality completes 85% of world’s largest waste-to-energy project
    14 Sep 2022

    DUBAI, 12th September, 2022 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality today announced that 85 percent of Dubai Waste Management Centre (DWMC), the world’s largest waste-to-energy project, has been completed. Construction of the landmark project began in 2021, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of […]