Author: Lakshita Kapoor

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…

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has decided to finance $21.3 million to support the expansion of the Gulf of Suez wind power plant in Egypt. This funding will help increase the plant’s capacity by adding 150 megawatts (MW) to its existing 500-MW capacity, bringing the total to 650 MW. Once finished, this will be the largest wind farm in Egypt and Africa. The financing is part of Egypt’s Nexus of Water, Food, and Energy (NWFE) program. The goal of the NWFE program is to increase renewable energy capacity and contribute to sustainable development. The expansion of the…

Tunisia’s 2025 draft budget includes an allocation of 7.1 billion Tunisian dinars ($2.2 billion) for the development of its power sector. This investment, outlined in a report by the Electricity Ministry, aims to support renewable energy projects and address the country’s energy needs. The report states that Tunisia aims to generate 35 percent of its electricity from solar and wind power by 2030. This is part of efforts to reduce dependence on electricity imports. In the first nine months of 2024, 14 percent of Tunisia’s electricity came from imports, with the remainder generated domestically. The government plans to use the…

Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen cooperation in RE and industrial development. The agreements are set to promote sustainable economic growth and create new opportunities for investment in sectors, including industry and renewable energy generation. The signing ceremony was attended by officials from both countries, including Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of Egypt, Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Kamel Al Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Affairs and Egypt’s Minister of Industry and Transport. The MoUs include agreements to build two plants for solar cells and…

Major oil and gas companies are increasing their investments in the biofuels sector, with a focus on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). According to a report by consultancy Rystad, 43 projects are expected to be operational by 2030, with a combined production capacity of 286,000 barrels per day (bpd). The report highlights investments by industry giants such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP, Shell, TotalEnergies, and Eni. BP leads the pack with the largest announced production capacity, reaching a combined 130,000 bpd. SAF is produced from waste and residue, such as used cooking oil or organic crops, and emits the same amount of…