Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation ..Read More

Oman’s Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones (OPAZ) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with OQ Alternative Energy to implement an Energy Excellence Programme aimed at achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The MoC includes support for energy efficiency assessments, decarbonisation initiatives, ISO 50001 certification, and the development of an energy strategy. The initiative aligns with Oman Vision 2040 and supports sustainability efforts across economic zones, free zones, and industrial cities.
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Nesma Infrastructure and Technology (NIT) has signed a SAR 90 million contract with the Saudi Electricity Comp ..Read More

Nesma Infrastructure and Technology (NIT) has signed a SAR 90 million contract with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) for a high-voltage transmission project in Makkah. The project involves interconnecting the Nawaryah substation with Makkah North BSP (underground), and retiring three 110 KV substations. The scope includes EPC, testing, commissioning, and energization, with completion targeted in 18 months on a lump sum turnkey basis.
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Doosan Enerbility has signed a $100 million contract with Saudi Arabia’s Marafiq to convert the Yanbu 2 powe ..Read More

Doosan Enerbility has signed a $100 million contract with Saudi Arabia’s Marafiq to convert the Yanbu 2 power plant from oil to gas, targeting completion by 2028. The upgrade will maintain the plant’s 1,375 MW capacity while cutting carbon emissions by ~25%. Doosan will supply combustion and control systems, and manage commissioning. This aligns with Saudi plans to award 1.4 GW of fuel conversion projects annually until 2027, with Doosan also active in Chile and Vietnam.
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EWEC signed a new 15-year Power Purchase Agreement with TAQA, ENGIE, and Sumitomo for the Shuweihat 1 (S1) pla ..Read More

EWEC signed a new 15-year Power Purchase Agreement with TAQA, ENGIE, and Sumitomo for the Shuweihat 1 (S1) plant in Al Dhafra, UAE. The project will reconfigure S1 from a cogeneration plant to a 1.1 GW natural gas-fired open-cycle power plant, providing flexible reserve power to support renewable energy integration, with operations starting in 2027. Water desalination will be decommissioned to align with EWEC’s energy transition goals. The move supports the UAE's net-zero ambitions and EWEC’s target of generating over 50% of Abu Dhabi’s electricity from clean sources by 2030.
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Qatar inaugurated the Ras Laffan and Mesaieed solar PV plants with a combined capacity of 875 MW, doubling its ..Read More

Qatar inaugurated the Ras Laffan and Mesaieed solar PV plants with a combined capacity of 875 MW, doubling its solar output to 1,675 MW. The plants are expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by 4.7 million tons annually and meet 15% of peak electricity demand, rising to 30% with the upcoming 2,000 MW Dukhan plant by 2029. The project supports QatarEnergy’s goal of 4,000 MW of renewables by 2030 and marks a shift toward using national expertise for solar initiatives.
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Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP), Oman’s sole power and water procurer, has invited bids for t ..Read More

Nama Power and Water Procurement Company (PWP), Oman’s sole power and water procurer, has invited bids for techno-economic consultancy services for a Hot Springs Geothermal Project. The project supports Oman Vision 2040, fuel diversification, and Net-Zero targets. The selected consultant will assess geothermal feasibility in areas between Wilayat Fanja and Al Ansab (Wilayat Bousher) as Phase I. Bid submissions are due by 22 May 2025.
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Safeer, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Zahid Group, signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Golden C ..Read More

Safeer, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Zahid Group, signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Golden Chicken to install a 5.18 MWp (4.13 MWac) solar power plant at their site in Saudi Arabia. The facility will generate over 13 GWh of renewable electricity annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by 6,710 tons per year. The project features 8,160 PV modules with a solar tracking system to maximize efficiency, supporting Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy and sustainability goals.
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TNB REMACO, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional Bhd, secured a RM705 million (USD 161.1 million) cont ..Read More

TNB REMACO, a subsidiary of Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional Bhd, secured a RM705 million (USD 161.1 million) contract from Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy for maintenance at the 299.4 MW Sabiya Power and Water Distillation Plant. The seven-year contract, awarded via JV with Al Dhow Engineering, covers MRO services at the facility 65km from Kuwait City. TNB REMACO, active in Kuwait since 2013, currently manages 11 projects worth over RM4.54 billion, with 16 specialists deployed to date.
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