Middle East
EDF Renewables, KOWEPO break ground for 500 MW solar project in Oman
EDF Renewables, KOWEPO break ground for 500 MW solar project in Oman
It can meet the energy needs of around 50,000 households.
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.
Middle East posts record-high RE growth in 2022
Its capacity rose by 12.8% last year.
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.
Enlight Renewable Energy lists on Nasdaq Stock Market
It raised $252m in its IPO.
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.
Solar to dominate non-hydropower capacity in MENA
It will reach 42GW in 2031.
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.