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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PROYAPI Engineering and Consultancy Inc. has signed a contract with the Ministry of Public Works of Kuwait for ..Read More

PROYAPI Engineering and Consultancy Inc. has signed a contract with the Ministry of Public Works of Kuwait for the first phase of the Kuwait Railway Project, part of the GCC Railway Project. The agreement covers engineering and consultancy services for the 111-kilometer phase, which will connect Shadadiyah to Nuwaiseeb on Kuwait’s southern border. The project aims to enhance Kuwait’s transportation infrastructure and strengthens technical cooperation between Türkiye and Kuwait. The signing ceremony was attended by key dignitaries from both countries.
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JinkoSolar will supply 1.75GW of N-type TOPCon modules for two major Saudi PV projects—AHK2 (500MW) in Medin ..Read More

JinkoSolar will supply 1.75GW of N-type TOPCon modules for two major Saudi PV projects—AHK2 (500MW) in Medina Province and MAS (1250MW) in Ha’il Province—developed under the Fifth Round Renewable Energy Program by EDF Renewables and SPIC Huanghe. Contracted by PowerChina Guizhou, these projects follow Jinko’s 1.8GW Al Ajban collaboration and showcase high-efficiency Tiger Neo bifacial modules, boosting energy yield by ~3.38% and supporting desert restoration. The projects align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and reinforce JinkoSolar’s position in the Middle East solar market.
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Emirates Biotech has appointed SAMSUNG E&A as the EPC contractor for its Falcon PLA Project, a biodegradable p ..Read More

Emirates Biotech has appointed SAMSUNG E&A as the EPC contractor for its Falcon PLA Project, a biodegradable plastic production facility in the KEZAD free zone, Abu Dhabi, set to be operational by early 2028. The pre-EPC contract was signed on 14 April 2025, and Sulzer has been selected as the technology provider. The project underscores Emirates Biotech’s commitment to sustainable innovation and aims to replace fossil-based plastics with renewable alternatives.
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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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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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ADES Holding Company has secured contract renewals and extensions worth USD 470 million for offshore jackup ri ..Read More

ADES Holding Company has secured contract renewals and extensions worth USD 470 million for offshore jackup rigs in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. In Saudi Arabia, a suspended rig has been renewed for a 10-year term, enhancing long-term revenue visibility. In Egypt, three rigs—Admarine III, V, and VI—operating with General Petroleum Company have received extensions: Admarine V for 3 years (plus 1-year optional), and Admarine III and VI for 1 year each with optional 1-year extensions starting in 2025–2026.
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