Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that 47 international companies are interested in devel ..Read More

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that 47 international companies are interested in developing the 1,600 MW seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, including a 1,000 MW battery storage system. Scheduled for phased commissioning between 2027 and 2029, the project will generate 4.5 TWh annually by 2030, cut natural gas use by 36 billion cubic feet, and reduce carbon emissions by 8 million tonnes yearly. This will raise clean energy’s share in Dubai’s mix to 34%, surpassing the 25% target.
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DEWA CEO Saeed Al Tayer announced that 47 international companies have expressed interest in developing the 1, ..Read More

DEWA CEO Saeed Al Tayer announced that 47 international companies have expressed interest in developing the 1,600MW seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which includes a 1,000MW battery storage system (6,000 MWh). Set for phased commissioning from 2027 to 2029, it will generate 4.5 TWh annually by 2030, cutting 8 million tonnes of CO₂ and eliminating 36 billion cubic feet of gas use per year. The project will raise Dubai’s clean energy share to 34%, surpassing the original 25% target, and elevate the solar park’s total capacity to 7,260MW.
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Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has received bids for the construction of Afif PV-1 and PV-2 380kV substations ..Read More

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has received bids for the construction of Afif PV-1 and PV-2 380kV substations and associated OHTL projects in central Saudi Arabia, part of the Kingdom’s expanding renewable energy infrastructure. Al Gihaz submitted the lowest bid (SAR 959.99M) for Afif-1, and Al Babtain (SAR 1.175B) for Afif-2. Al Sharif Group & KEC bid for two OHTL packages (~SAR 560M each), while Saudi Services for Electro Mechanic bid SAR 140M for the Afif PV-1 connection. These awards follow SPPC’s ongoing 4,500MW sixth-round RFP under NREP.
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TAQA and EWEC have launched major energy infrastructure projects supporting the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031 and N ..Read More

TAQA and EWEC have launched major energy infrastructure projects supporting the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031 and Net Zero 2050 goals, including a 1GW Al Dhafra Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) project under a 24-year PPA. TAQA will fully own and operate the plant and develop grid infrastructure through TAQA Transmission. The collaboration also backs a world-first project with Masdar to deliver 1GW of 24/7 renewable baseload power via the largest solar-plus-BESS system. With AED 36 billion investment, 75% will go to generation and 25% to grid upgrades, while over 55% of Abu Dhabi’s power now comes from clean sources.
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KEC International Ltd., an RPG Group company, has secured new Transmission & Distribution (T&D) orders in Indi ..Read More

KEC International Ltd., an RPG Group company, has secured new Transmission & Distribution (T&D) orders in India and the Middle East, including transmission line and substation projects in UAE and Kuwait, and a substation contract from a private TBCB player in India. The civil business also added a top real estate client in the residential segment. With these wins, KEC’s FY25 order intake has reached an all-time high of approx. ₹24,600 crore, marking a 36% YoY growth.
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Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical has secured major new orders in India an ..Read More

Larsen & Toubro’s Power Transmission & Distribution (PT&D) vertical has secured major new orders in India and overseas. In Saudi Arabia, it will build two 380kV overhead lines spanning over 130 km to support townships near Riyadh. Additional turnkey orders include 132/11kV and 132kV GIS substations in the UAE and Qatar, respectively, and a 765kV GIS and associated transmission line in western India. Ongoing projects in India and Oman also received add-on orders, reflecting strong investment momentum in grid infrastructure.
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Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP), Oman, has announced the list of applicants for the development o ..Read More

Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP), Oman, has announced the list of applicants for the development of Misfah IPP in Muscat and Duqm IPP in Al Wusta. The two combined cycle gas turbine power plants, with a total capacity of 2,400 MW, will be developed in partnership with the private sector. Notable applicants include ACWA Power, Marubeni Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, and Samsung C&T. The projects, issued under a build-own-operate model, follow PWP’s December 2024 Expression of Interest to enhance Oman’s energy security and sustainability.
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Mitsubishi Power, in collaboration with Doosan Enerbility, has secured orders to supply six M501JAC gas turbin ..Read More

Mitsubishi Power, in collaboration with Doosan Enerbility, has secured orders to supply six M501JAC gas turbines for the 3.6 GW Rumah-1 and Al-Nairyah-1 IPP projects in Saudi Arabia, developed by SEC, ACWA Power, and KEPCO. The plants, supporting Saudi Vision 2030, will enhance grid stability and integrate renewables, contributing to the Kingdom’s goal of 50% power from natural gas and renewables by 2030. Mitsubishi Power will assemble the turbines in its Dammam facility, strengthening local workforce development and aligning with the Saudi Green Initiative’s decarbonization goals.
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