The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Middle East has revealed its 2025 budget plan, which includes a hefty allocation for the energy sector. The plan sets aside 87 billion Saudi riyals ($23 billion) for the Economic Resources Sector, encompassing energy, mining, and industry. Saudi Arabia aims to replace its 2024 crude oil and gas production with new resources. To achieve this, the country plans to add 7.5 trillion standard cubic feet of crude gas reserves. The Jafurah gas plant is slated to commence production in 2025, with the Jafurah field expected to yield 2 billion cubic feet of gas per day…
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) in Oman has signed a contract with Hasa Energy, a provider of energy efficiency services and decarbonisation solutions. The contract is for energy services performance company (ESCO) work. Riyab Salim Moosa al Mayahi, General Director of Social Housing and Projects at MoHUP, and Eng Muatasam al Aulaqi, Chairman of Hasa Energy, signed the agreement. The signing took place at the Green Build Oman 2024 Conference. Oman has been working to increase its use of renewable energy. The country aims to generate 30% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. Recent projects…
The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has announced the list of prequalified developers for its sixth round of solar and wind energy projects. A total of 4,500 megawatts (MW) of clean energy capacity is set to be added to the national grid through these projects. Four solar Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects totaling 3,000 MW and one wind IPP project of 1,500 MW are a part of the tender. The solar projects are located in various provinces, including Najran, Jizan, and Hail. The prequalified developers will compete for these projects, which include the Najran Solar PV IPP, Samtah Solar PV…
Egypt is set to experience a rise in its renewable energy production, with an expected increase of nearly 4,000 megawatts (MW) (4 GW) in the first quarter of next year. This development is part of the country’s long-term strategy to enhance the share of renewable sources in its energy mix, targeting 60 percent by 2040. According to a government report, the additional output will be generated from solar and wind energy projects currently under construction in various regions of Egypt. To support Egypt’s RE initiatives, the Electricity and Renewable Energy Ministry has allocated a budget of 3.7 billion Egyptian pounds…
In 2025, Egypt’s energy sector is set to receive a boost from LONGi, a Chinese solar energy company. The company plans to supply solar cells for energy projects with a combined capacity of 2.5 gigawatts. This project is valued at approximately $500 million. LONGi’s foray into Egypt’s renewable energy market is not its first in the Middle East. The company has already made a name for itself in the region with several achievements. LONGi has completed the 1.2-gigawatt Noor Abu Dhabi project in the United Arab Emirates. This project, which was completed in 2019, is one of the largest solar…
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have started a research project to capture carbon and pollutants at the Rabigh Power Plant. The Ministry of Energy is overseeing the project. The project involves testing a new technology that uses freezing techniques to capture carbon and treat other pollutants. This technology includes a mobile platform that can capture up to a quarter of a tonne of carbon dioxide daily. The platform can be used as a model for applying carbon capture in the power generation sector. Saudi Electricity Company and KAUST are working together to…
The Ministry of Education in Kuwait has started using solar energy in its schools as part of its efforts to promote sustainable development and reduce energy consumption. Mudi Burjas Al-Sour Intermediate School for Girls has been chosen as a model for this initiative. Located in Sabah Al-Nasser, the school is part of the Farwaniya Educational District. The project includes the installation of a solar power station at the school. This station uses photovoltaic panels to convert sunlight into electricity, reducing the need for traditional energy sources and helping to lower electricity consumption. A total of 474 photovoltaic panels were installed,…
Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, and China’s Silk Road Fund (SRF) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to dive into more co-investment opportunities in renewable energy projects across the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries. This strategic partnership, formalized at COP29, brings together two powerhouses with a shared vision for a greener future. Masdar, with its portfolio of renewable energy projects in the Middle East, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, will collaborate with SRF, which boasts a renewable power portfolio exceeding 7GW in BRI regions. Under the terms of the MoU, SRF will invest up to RMB…
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has announced a series of projects to upgrade electricity networks in the central region of Sharjah. These projects are set to be carried out during the first half of this year, with a total investment of AED 20.4 Million Dirhams. As part of the initiative, SEWA plans to install high-voltage cables over a distance of 97.740 kilometers. Additionally, low-voltage cables will be installed over 5.540 kilometers. In parallel, the authority will remove 35 kilometers of overhead lines. The work will be spread across various parts of the central region, to enhance the…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is focusing on becoming a player in the global nuclear energy sector. According to the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), “the UAE has invested heavily in nuclear energy over the years, making it one of the top producers of nuclear power.” The UAE’s nuclear energy program includes the Barakah plants in Abu Dhabi’s Western region, which consist of four nuclear reactors. The completion of all four reactors is an achievement of its own for the country. These reactors now provide nearly 25% of the UAE’s electricity needs. This makes the UAE one of the countries…