Middle East

Bahrain to develop 72 MW solar project

It will be a multi-site project in Sakhir.

Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power secures land for 10GW Egypt wind project

The project is expected to generate 50,000 GWh of electricity annually.

Bahrain inaugurates independent water, power project

The IWPP could produce 1,500MW of electricity.

ADB to study early coal retirement in Kazakhstan

This will be accomplished through the bank’s energy transition mechanism program. 

Sembcorp, Jinko bag 500MW solar project in Oman

The project is expected to operate by 2025.

Masdar launches Jordan’s 200MW Baynouna Solar Park

The solar park can generate more than 560GWh of electricity.

Middle East electricity demand up 2.6% YoY in 2022

Gas is the dominant electricity production source.

Low-carbon hydrogen to reach ‘formative year’ in MENA region

Markets in the GCC region are expected to leverage their expertise to produce blue hydrogen.

Masdar to develop 2GW renewables in Jordan

Jordan seeks to increase its share of renewable energy to 50% by 2030. 

Jordan, Israel, UAE tie up to advance Project Prosperity

The countries seek to develop clean energy and sustainable water desalination.

Masdar to co-develop 10GW onshore wind project in Egypt

An MoU was signed with Infinity Power and Hassan Allam Utilities.

US sanctions hit Iran’s clean energy sector: report

These have made it challenging for Iran to secure debt and equity finance amongst others. 

MENA region is poised to become global leader in green steel

This comes amidst the shift to direct reduced iron and green hydrogen in reducing emissions.