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Oman

  •  April 27, 2025

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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Saudi Arabia

  •  April 25, 2025

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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Kuwait

  •  April 25, 2025

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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Saudi Arabia

  •  April 25, 2025

Safeer, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Zahid Group, signed a PPA with Golden Chicken for a 5.18 MWp ..Read More

Safeer, a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Zahid Group, signed a PPA with Golden Chicken for a 5.18 MWp (4.13 MWac) solar power plant in Saudi Arabia. The plant will generate over 13 GWh of clean energy annually and cut 6,710 tons of CO₂ emissions, supporting Golden Chicken’s sustainability goals. Featuring 8,160 PV modules with solar tracking systems, the project aligns with Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy and carbon reduction targets.
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Saudi Arabia

  •  April 24, 2025

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has awarded a SAR 897 million (USD 239 million) contract to Al Gihaz Contracti ..Read More

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has awarded a SAR 897 million (USD 239 million) contract to Al Gihaz Contracting Company for the construction of the Northern 380kV BSP in Al Ula, Western Province. The project includes a 380/132kV indoor Gas Insulated Substation with key components like 502MVA transformers, GIS systems, reactors, automation, telecom, cybersecurity, and civil/electro-mechanical works. It supports Saudi Arabia’s ongoing power transmission infrastructure expansion.
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Kuwait

  •  April 23, 2025

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has received bids for the Al Shaqaya 400 kV Ov ..Read More

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has received bids for the Al Shaqaya 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) project, linking the solar power station to Al Wafra (Z) substation. Larsen & Toubro submitted the lowest bid at KWD 41.45 million (USD 135.2 million). The project supports KISR’s Shagaya Renewable Energy Master Plan to generate 3.2 GW by 2030, which began with a 50 MW CSP plant (commissioned in 2018), a 10 MW wind farm, and a 10 MW PV plant. The CSP plant alone reduces over 81,000 tons of CO₂ annually.
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Kuwait

  •  April 23, 2025

The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy in Kuwait has received bids for the 400 kV Overhead T ..Read More

The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy in Kuwait has received bids for the 400 kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) project connecting the Al Shaqaya solar power station to Al Wafra substation. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) submitted the lowest bid of KWD 41.45 million (USD 135.2 million). This project is part of Kuwait’s Shagaya Renewable Energy Park, which includes a 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant, 10 MW wind farm, and 10 MW photovoltaic plant, aiming to generate 3.2 GW of renewable energy by 2030.
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Oman

  •  April 22, 2025

Shanghai Electric has signed two major cooperation agreements in the Middle East, marking a significant step i ..Read More

Shanghai Electric has signed two major cooperation agreements in the Middle East, marking a significant step in advancing the region’s energy transformation. The agreements include a 2-gigawatt photovoltaic project with Masdar in Saudi Arabia, which is Shanghai Electric’s largest solar EPC project globally, and a wind power collaboration with Oman’s Mawarid Group. The projects align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Oman’s Vision 2040, promoting localized manufacturing and technology exports while contributing to sustainable energy growth.
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