The 16th International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) Assembly convenes from January 11-12, 2026, in Abu Dhabi – marking the first international energy meeting of the year....
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....
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....
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....
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. ...
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....
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....
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....
Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi headquartered international energy company, and PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI), a subsidiary of Indonesia’s energy and electricity supplier, have signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) to supply gas from its gas fields in the Andaman Sea....
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....
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....
ADNOC Board of Directors, presided over by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has approved a capex of $150 billion (AED551 billion) for 2026-2030 to maintain ADNOC’s current operations and drive smart growth....
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe announced that the country is fast-tracking domestic gas development and LNG import projects to mitigate a supply shortfall from Mozambique....
Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals signed an additional addendum to the Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) for Oil Concession Block (5), located in the A'Dhahirah Governorate and operated by Daleel Petroleum....
Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) has signed an MoU with ePointZero, part of the International Holding Company, to explore new power generation projects and assist in the UAE's transition to clean energy solutions across the energy value chain....
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) said one of its units has signed an agreement with Sdeira Group, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, to implement a key building retrofit project aimed at boosting energy and water efficiency at Aryam ICAD Residential City in Mussafah. ...
Ahead of the G20 Summit, the G20 African Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC), will convene top global and African energy and finance leaders to discuss how investment, innovation and partnerships can unlock Africa’s energy potential and drive sustainable economic growth....
Drydocks World has completed the full conversion and integration of the EMEM Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, delivering a key offshore asset to support production at Nigeria’s Okwok field and advance the country’s energy development and self-reliance goals....
Adipec 2025 emphasised the urgent need for global financiers and policymakers to accelerate energy investment. With $3.3 trillion projected for 2025, the event aimed to foster strategic partnerships and financial innovation in response to rising energy demand....
Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has unveiled new research revealing that nearly 80 per cent of Middle East energy sector leaders report advanced operational readiness, highlighting the region’s strong ambition toward autonomous operations....
