Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has awarded a SAR 897 million (USD 239 million) contract to Al Gihaz Contracti ..Read More

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has awarded a SAR 897 million (USD 239 million) contract to Al Gihaz Contracting Company for the construction of the Northern 380kV BSP in Al Ula, Western Province. The project includes a 380/132kV indoor Gas Insulated Substation with key components like 502MVA transformers, GIS systems, reactors, automation, telecom, cybersecurity, and civil/electro-mechanical works. It supports Saudi Arabia’s ongoing power transmission infrastructure expansion.
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• Power

Parsons Corporation has been awarded a 25-month PMO services contract by the King Salman Park Foundation for t ..Read More

Parsons Corporation has been awarded a 25-month PMO services contract by the King Salman Park Foundation for the King Salman Park project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The scope includes overseeing design, procurement, construction, and smart city implementation for the 11.6 sq km green space and 10+ sq km built-up area. The project supports Saudi Vision 2030’s “Quality of Life” Program and includes major features like the Royal Arts Complex and The Loop.
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• Construction

NMDC Energy PJSC has extended its Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Aramco, continuing its strategic growth in Sa ..Read More

NMDC Energy PJSC has extended its Long-Term Agreement (LTA) with Aramco, continuing its strategic growth in Saudi Arabia. The LTA covers engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, and pre-commissioning of offshore facilities in Saudi territorial waters. This extension follows NMDC Energy’s 2016 LTA and the inauguration of an advanced fabrication yard in Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia, in early 2025.
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• Oil & Gas

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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• Power

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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• Power