Explore our Resource Center

Welcome to our Resource Center, your hub for the latest insights and updates in the MENA region. Explore our collection of blogs, discover funding deals, stay informed on government initiatives, and keep up with key business conferences

Top Government Initiatives in Power

Read about all the government initiatives in Power

Saudi Arabia

  •  January 20, 2025

PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Co., Ltd. has signed EPC contracts for two photovoltaic projects, Al Masa’a ( ..Read More

PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Co., Ltd. has signed EPC contracts for two photovoltaic projects, Al Masa’a (1,250 MW) and Al Henakiyah 2 (500 MW), in Saudi Arabia under the National Renewable Energy Program. The projects will generate 4.4 billion kWh of clean energy annually, supplying 550,000 homes and reducing carbon emissions by 2.88 million tons. This marks Guizhou Engineering's first collaboration with SPIC Huanghe Hydropower and EDF Renewables in the Middle East, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 clean energy goals.
Read Less

Oman

  •  January 20, 2025

HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said inaugurated the Manah 1 and Manah 2 solar power plants in Oman, which ha ..Read More

HH Sayyid Bilarab bin Haitham Al Said inaugurated the Manah 1 and Manah 2 solar power plants in Oman, which have a combined capacity of 1,000 MW. Located on 14.5 million square meters, the plants feature bifacial solar panels and automated cleaning robots, increasing efficiency and sustainability. The plants will reduce carbon emissions by 1.4 million tons annually and contribute to Oman's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. These projects boost the country's renewable energy share from 6.6% to 11%, powering about 120,000 homes.
Read Less

UAE

  •  January 20, 2025

Masdar has entered the Philippines market by signing agreements to develop up to 1GW of clean energy projects, ..Read More

Masdar has entered the Philippines market by signing agreements to develop up to 1GW of clean energy projects, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems, with the Department of Energy and the Board of Investments. This move supports the Philippines' energy transition goals of 35% renewable energy by 2030 and 50% by 2040. Masdar’s entry builds on its regional investments, including Southeast Asia's largest floating solar facility in Indonesia and geothermal energy ventures in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Read Less

UAE

  •  January 17, 2025

Masdar has announced the selection of preferred suppliers and contractors for the world’s first large-scale, ..Read More

Masdar has announced the selection of preferred suppliers and contractors for the world’s first large-scale, round-the-clock solar and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi. Larsen & Toubro and POWERCHINA will serve as the EPC contractors. The project, featuring a 5.2GW solar PV plant and a 19GWh battery storage system, aims to deliver 1GW of baseload power 24/7. JA Solar, Jinko Solar, and CATL are the preferred suppliers for PV modules and battery storage. This initiative aligns with the UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050 and supports its global sustainability goals.
Read Less

Saudi Arabia

  •  January 15, 2025

Nesma Infrastructure and Technology has signed a SAR 915 million contract with the Saudi Electricity Company t ..Read More

Nesma Infrastructure and Technology has signed a SAR 915 million contract with the Saudi Electricity Company to construct a 380kV substation in Riyadh. The project includes the development of the 380kV Rumah BSP-9077 A & B and the installation of line reactors at Airport North BSP-9089 and PS3 BSP. The contract is expected to take approximately 21 months for completion.
Read Less

Hire Top-Tier talent On-Demand

  • World-Class Talent
  • Flexible and Scalable
  • Enhanced Project Efficiency

Saudi Arabia

  •  January 14, 2025

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has issued tenders for two major High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Overhead T ..Read More

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has issued tenders for two major High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) projects to connect the Eastern and Central Operating Areas (EOA and COA) of Saudi Arabia. The first project links Nariyah IPP to Zulff BSP 9064 over 508 km, while the second connects Qurayyah-4 BSP/Hajer-2 IPP to Khari Industrial City BSP 9067 over 466 km. Both projects will operate at +500kV with a 3000MW capacity. SEC has also recently awarded HVDC interconnection projects between the Southern and Central Operating Areas.
Read Less

Kuwait

  •  January 14, 2025

The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) in Kuwait has awarded two 400/132/11kV substation projects in ..Read More

The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) in Kuwait has awarded two 400/132/11kV substation projects in the South Saad Al-Abdullah residential area to Al-Ahleia Switchgear Company. The contract, valued at KWD 64.4 million (USD 208.7 million), includes the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of the substations, SSAB 3Z and SSAB 4Z. The agreement has not yet been signed by PAHW.
Read Less

UAE

  •  January 14, 2025

AMEA Power has signed key agreements for renewable energy projects in Uzbekistan, including a 1GW wind project ..Read More

AMEA Power has signed key agreements for renewable energy projects in Uzbekistan, including a 1GW wind project in Karakalpakstan and a 300MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). These agreements were signed during the official visit of Uzbekistan's President to the UAE, marking a significant step in AMEA Power's expansion in Central Asia and its commitment to sustainable energy development.
Read Less