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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Shandong Electric Power Construction Corporation No. 3 (SEPCO3) has commenced construction of a 500MW single-c ..Read More

Shandong Electric Power Construction Corporation No. 3 (SEPCO3) has commenced construction of a 500MW single-cycle power project in Ras Abu Fontas Industrial Zone, south of Doha, Qatar. The project, fast-tracked to meet summer demand, includes two F-class gas turbines and is scheduled for completion by January 2027. It aligns with Qatar’s 2030 Economic Vision and China’s Belt and Road Initiative, enhancing SEPCO3’s Middle East presence. A Power Purchase Agreement was signed in March 2025 between KAHRAMAA and QEWC.
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Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has received bids for the construction of the MAWQAQ PV 380kV Bulk Supply Poin ..Read More

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has received bids for the construction of the MAWQAQ PV 380kV Bulk Supply Point (BSP) and its associated Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) in central Saudi Arabia, part of the country’s broader renewable energy expansion. Trading & Development Partnership submitted the lowest bid of SAR 591.9 million for the substation, while Alfanar Projects bid SAR 159.3 million for the OHTL. Project awards are pending successful bid evaluations. This initiative aligns with SPPC's sixth round of renewable energy projects under the National Renewable Energy Program, totaling 4,500 MW.
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Mawarid Turbine Company is launching a wind turbine manufacturing facility in Duqm’s Special Economic Zone, ..Read More

Mawarid Turbine Company is launching a wind turbine manufacturing facility in Duqm’s Special Economic Zone, Oman, with an annual capacity of 1,000 MW and over $200 million invested in Phase I. Set to begin operations in 2026, the plant will produce 6.25 MW and 9.6 MW turbines, creating 1,080 jobs and supporting Oman’s clean energy ambitions. Strategic agreements with Shanghai Electric and CID (Gulf) will enable tech transfer, design, and supply for pilot wind farms. A MoU with the Ministry of Labour and APSR aims to train 350 Omani job seekers for roles in the renewable energy sector.
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Masdar and Indonesia’s state utility PT PLN have signed two agreements to boost floating solar power develop ..Read More

Masdar and Indonesia’s state utility PT PLN have signed two agreements to boost floating solar power development in Indonesia. One covers a new project at the Jatigede Dam, set to begin in 2024 and complete by 2027, after Masdar secured the lowest tariff in Hijaunesia 2023. The second agreement explores expanding the 145MWac Cirata Floating PV Plant, which began operations in November 2023. These efforts support Indonesia’s net-zero 2050 goal and the addition of 75GW of renewable capacity over 15 years.
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GE Vernova has signed a landmark MoU with Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity to add 24 GW of power capacity usin ..Read More

GE Vernova has signed a landmark MoU with Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity to add 24 GW of power capacity using advanced gas turbines, including H-class units. The agreement, the largest in Iraq’s history, was signed during a US trade mission and aims to transform Iraq’s energy infrastructure. GE has already added 19 GW in the past 15 years, services over 10 GW, built 30+ substations, and facilitated $3B+ in financing, while supporting local grid interconnections and talent development.
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Shanghai Electric Group has signed a cooperation agreement with Masdar for the 2GW Al Sadawi Solar Photovoltai ..Read More

Shanghai Electric Group has signed a cooperation agreement with Masdar for the 2GW Al Sadawi Solar Photovoltaic Project in Saudi Arabia, part of Round 5 of the National Renewable Energy Program (NREP). The project, awarded in November 2024 to a Masdar-led consortium including GD Power and KEPCO, will be developed on a build, own, and operate basis with SPPC. Commercial operations are scheduled to begin in Q2 2027.
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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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