Oil steadies after wild ride with Chinese demand, OPEC+ in focus

Oil prices have weakened this month on concerns about demand

Federal law approved regulating linkage of renewable energy to National Grid courtesy_WAM

UAE approves law regulating linkage of renewable energy production units to electrical grid

The law aims to achieve the UAE’s objectives in terms of diversifying renewable energy sources and optimally utilising natural resources

rigs

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Drilling purchases three offshore jack-up rigs for $320m

The acquisition supports the company’s accelerated fleet expansion and growth strategy

Egypt to start building $11bn wind farm from 2024

A consortium that includes Abu Dhabi’s Masdar and Infinity Power Holdings will finish building the 10-gigawatt onshore plant by 2030

Mubdala Air carbon exchange

Mubadala acquires stake in Hub71-based AirCarbon Exchange

Last year, ACX was recognised as the ‘Best Carbon Exchange’ in Environmental Finance’s prestigious Voluntary Carbon Market Rankings

Oil

Oil poised for second weekly decline on gloomy demand outlook

Oil is trading near the lowest level since September

UAE’s Masdar to collaborate with Jordan’s energy ministry on renewable energy projects

In 2015, Masdar delivered the Tafila wind farm in Jordan, which increased the country’s total power capacity by 3 per cent

Saudi Arabia announces 5 mining exploration opportunities

Hydrogen to Neom pacts in Saudi Arabia’s South Korea deals blitz

A total of 26 memorandums of understanding have been signed for cooperation on projects

Etihad Airways becomes first airline to participate in World Energy’s net-zero program

Etihad Airways becomes first airline to participate in World Energy’s net-zero program

The announcement comes on the heels of the two companies powering the first net-zero flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) via a Book & Claim system

Aramco says hydrogen talks with Japan, South Korea are advancing

Much of the gas for Aramco’s blue hydrogen will come from Saudi Arabia’s massive Jafurah field

UAE’s Tabreed reports Dhs400m in nine-month net profit

The group revenue increased by 13 per cent to total Dhs1.66bn for the first nine months of the year

Why clean energy’s corporate patrons are buying less this year?

Why clean energy’s corporate patrons are buying less this year?

There are now more than 125 gigawatts of clean power under contract to large companies around the world

TAQA

TAQA Group reports nine-month net income of Dhs6.5bn

TAQA’s Board of Directors also declared an interim cash dividend of Dhs675m

OPEC cuts oil demand outlook as it starts to curb production

OPEC expects that it will need to pump an average of 28.92 million barrels a day of crude to satisfy demand during the fourth quarter

Funding for green-hydrogen plant at Saudi Arabia’s Neom almost done

Funding for green-hydrogen plant at Saudi Arabia’s Neom almost done

Construction of the $5bn plant in the north-west of the kingdom has started

ADNOC Distribution

ADNOC Distribution reports 39% rise in nine-month net profit

The company’s non-fuel transactions increased by 18 per cent during the period

Oil set for weekly loss as China’s Covid outbreak shakes outlook

Oil has lost about a third of its value since early June on concerns over a global economic slowdown and aggressive monetary tightening by central banks

Masdar

UAE’s biggest clean-energy firm to look at deals in US, Europe

Abu Dhabi-based Masdar is leading a consortium that will build a 10-gigawatt wind plant in Egypt

ENOC and IHI sign MoU to explore green ammonia production

With an aim to establish a first-of-its-kind manufacturing unit in Dubai, the agreement is part of the emirate’s strategy to become a sustainable global hub for green economy

Bahrain

Bahrain announces discovery of two new natural gas reservoirs

Additional drilling operations are scheduled to be conducted during the next two years

Abu Dhabi to generate 60% electricity from clean sources

Abu Dhabi to generate 60% of electricity from clean sources by 2035

The DoE’s regulatory framework is the first legally binding clean and renewable energy target in the Middle East for the electricity sector

OPEC+ cuts that steadied market now bring risk of $100 crude

OPEC+ cuts that steadied market now bring risk of $100 crude

Brent rose to a two-month high of $99.56 a barrel on Monday, before paring gains

Saudi Arabia commits $2.5 bn for Middle East Green Initiative

Saudi Arabia commits $2.5bn for Middle East Green Initiative

The Middle East Green Initiative was launched by the Crown Prince last year as part of efforts to reduce regional carbon emissions

Kuwait

Kuwait commits to reach carbon neutrality in oil and gas by 2050

Kuwaiti foreign minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said that the country executed many projects to preserve the environment and reduce emissions

What happens after warming hits 1.5C? A guide to climate overshoot

What happens after warming hits 1.5C? A guide to climate overshoot

Prompted by the Paris Agreement, scientists in 2018 published a major report finding that an additional half-degree Celsius of warming considerably upped the odds of harsher climate impacts

Masdar Infinity PV plant fully operational

Egypt’s Infinity, Masdar PV plant fully operational, will power COP27

Infinity Power’s 6 MWp solar photovoltaic plant can provide enough electricity to power more than 5,000 homes a year

Ahmed Khashan, Schneider Electric

How Schneider Electric is transforming the renewable energy space

Gulf Business spoke to Ahmed Khashan, president, Gulf Countries of Schneider Electric on the company’s role in transforming the energy market both locally and globally

UAE President to attend COP27 in Egypt

The conference will welcome world leaders, heads of government, and representatives of international bodies and civil societies

Kuwait starts commercial operations at new Al-Zour mega-refinery

Kuwait starts commercial operations at new Al-Zour mega-refinery

Comprising three mini refineries, Al-Zour is the biggest of several oil-processing facilities being added across the Middle East

Climate activists and world leaders head to Egypt for COP27

COP27 begins, world leaders arrive in Egypt

With more than 2000 speakers and over 40,000 participants, the event will oversee leaders and activists share ideas, solutions and innovative projects for climate action