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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Weatherford International has signed a strategic MOU with AIQ, an Abu Dhabi-based AI company, to integrate Wea ..Read More

Weatherford International has signed a strategic MOU with AIQ, an Abu Dhabi-based AI company, to integrate Weatherford’s software and hardware solutions with AIQ’s AI-driven systems. The partnership aims to enhance energy production efficiency by combining automation, data-driven insights, and AI technology. Key offerings include the Modern Edge suite, Unified Data Model, and WFRD Software Launchpad for optimized workflows, reduced downtime, and cost savings in oil and gas operations.
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SOHAR Port and Freezone in Oman is investing USD $23 million in expanding its freezone area to meet growing de ..Read More

SOHAR Port and Freezone in Oman is investing USD $23 million in expanding its freezone area to meet growing demand, covering 500 hectares of leasable land with extensive infrastructure, including roads, flood protection, and a security fence. The expansion is supported by the new Law of Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, making Oman more competitive for foreign investment. The project aligns with Oman’s Vision 2040 and aims to foster economic growth, attract global investments, and boost industrial and logistical capabilities.
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British climate tech firm Levidian and Canadian graphene specialist Zentek have partnered to explore setting u ..Read More

British climate tech firm Levidian and Canadian graphene specialist Zentek have partnered to explore setting up a graphene manufacturing facility in the Middle East. The facility will support the regional rollout of Zentek’s ZenGUARD™ Enhanced Air Filters and other graphene-based products, combining Levidian’s LOOP carbon capture system with Zentek’s nanomaterial expertise. The hub is expected to create around 100 direct and 150 indirect jobs, contributing to regional sustainability and improved air quality.
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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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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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Cummins Arabia and Cummins Middle East launched the new Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Dubai, showca ..Read More

Cummins Arabia and Cummins Middle East launched the new Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Dubai, showcasing the product’s potential to support energy transition and power resilience across the Middle East. The launch event, attended by key industry players, highlighted BESS’s benefits in peak shaving, backup power, and grid stability with a reduced environmental footprint. The product is designed to address the UAE's growing need for renewable integration and reliable backup, and Cummins Arabia’s robust support network will drive its adoption across diverse sectors in the region.
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Assystem Radicon has signed a contract with Shanghai Electric Group to provide Design and Detail Engineering S ..Read More

Assystem Radicon has signed a contract with Shanghai Electric Group to provide Design and Detail Engineering Services for the Sadawi Round 5 Solar PV Independent Power Plant (IPP). The scope includes engineering for two substations, overhead transmission lines, and modifications to the BSP substation. The 2,000 MW Al Sadawi Solar Project, part of Saudi Arabia's National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), is set to begin commercial operation in Q2 2027. Shanghai Electric had earlier signed a cooperation agreement for the 2GW project with MASDAR in April 2025.
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