Tag: Energy

Energy, Oil & Gas

KOGS 2026 brings global leaders together on future energy

The Kuwait Oil & Gas Show and Conference (KOGS 2026) will take place from February 3–5, 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Kuwait and The Arena, bringing together senior government officials, global energy leaders, technical experts, and innovators to address the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of the energy industry....

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India Energy Week 2026 highlights global energy partnerships

India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 has opened in Goa, bringing together global policymakers, energy ministers, CEOs, investors and innovators to shape the future of energy security, sustainability and growth. With representatives from nearly 125 countries, the opening day included key speeches from leading global figures, highlighting India’s influence at a time when global energy systems are undergoing transformation....

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Reliable partnerships key amid rising global energy demand: Dr Al Jaber

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Managing Director and Group CEO of Adnoc, said reliable partnerships are the real strategic reserve, urging leaders to look beyond short-term volatility to the transformative opportunity of rising global energy demand. ...

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Acwa Power to advance renewable energy development in Philippines

Acwa Power has signed a reservation agreement with the Philippines’ BCDA to develop large-scale renewable energy in New Clark City. The collaboration targets a major solar project with potential battery storage integration within the smart, green New Clark City Special Economic Zone north of Manila. ...

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Kuwait scraps oil tenders worth $10bn after bids exceed budget

Kuwait has cancelled oil sector tenders worth nearly $10 billion after contractors submitted bids far above the government’s approved budget, in a move highlighting rising project costs and tighter fiscal discipline in the Gulf energy sector....

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DEWA to organise WETEX exhibition in October

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) will organise the 28th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy in October....

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e& enterprise, Sergas team up to bring smarter energy operations to life

Leading Emirati entity e& enterprise, the digital transformation arm of global technology group e&, has announced a strategic collaboration with Sergas, a UAE-based gas system solutions provider, aimed at transforming the way energy operations are run and protected. ...

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Senior energy sector experts, leaders to attend Libya Energy & Economic Summit

Senior energy market analysts and advisory leaders have confirmed their participation as speakers at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, as Libya accelerates upstream investment, advances its first licensing round in nearly two decades and targets crude oil production of 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd) by the end of 2026....

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Danfoss acquires Enfor’s district energy efficiency software business

Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, said it has acquired the district energy software business of Enfor, a leading energy forecasting solutions provider. It aims to bring the solutions to the global market under the Danfoss Lean heat suite of sustainable heating and cooling solutions. ...

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Sonatrach, GNPC forge strategic energy R&D partnership

Algeria’s state-owned oil company Sonatrach and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under the auspices of the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO), formalising a strategic partnership focused on research, development, and innovation in Africa’s oil and gas sector....

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EDF RHQ, droppRWA to explore energy financing solutions in Saudi Arabia

EDF International Regional Headquarters (EDF RHQ) and droppRWA signed an MoU to explore blockchain in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector, focusing on inter-company transactions, tokenising energy assets, enhancing project liquidity, and creating innovative carbon credit frameworks....

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IPTC Summit brings energy leaders to Dubai for AI-focused dialogue

Dubai will host global energy leaders this January as the IPTC Summit on AI for the Energy Industry takes place on January 13–14, 2026 at the Conrad Hotel, bringing together decision-makers, technologists, and domain experts to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping upstream operations and the broader energy value chain....

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ADNOC secures $2bn K-Sure-backed green projects funding

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has signed a $2 billion green financing deal backed by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (K-Sure) to fund lower carbon projects across its operations. This marks its first green financing facility backed by a Korean agency. ...

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Global energy demand rising steadily to meet AI needs: UAE Energy Minister

Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said global energy demand is witnessing steady growth driven by the expanding needs of artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale data centres, forecasting increased demand across all energy sources, including fossil fuels, which remain part of the global energy mix. He said the UAE is well-positioned to help meet rising global demand through continued investment in the energy sector....

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Global energy jobs rise 2.2pc despite labour shortages: IEA

Strong investment in energy infrastructure lifted global energy jobs by 2.2 per cent last year, the IEA reports. Employment reached 76 million in 2024, with the power sector driving most growth. The sector created 2.4 per cent of net global jobs despite skilled-labour bottlenecks in key areas worldwide today....

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Africa’s demand for refined products to surge into 2050

Africa is entering a pivotal phase in global energy dynamics, with refined product demand expected to rise from 4 million bbl/d in 2024 to over 6 million bbl/d by 2050, according to the African Energy Chamber’s 2026 Outlook Report....

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Over 100 energy stakeholders gather to act on methane pledges in Africa

The International Energy Agency (IEA) convened a regional workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, focused on translating commitments to reduce methane emissions into concrete action. Co-hosted with Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources and the African Energy Commission (AFREC), the workshop explored regional opportunities and challenges, while sharing international best practices and cost-effective solutions....

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UAE announces $1bn energy portfolio in Yemen

The UAE has launched a $1 billion energy portfolio in Yemen to help rebuild the country’s electricity sector. Implemented by Global South Utilities, the programme includes solar and wind projects, battery storage solutions and upgraded distribution networks across multiple governorates, expanding ongoing work in Yemen....