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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Aramco, Sinopec, and Yasref have signed a Venture Framework Agreement to develop a major petrochemical expansi ..Read More

Aramco, Sinopec, and Yasref have signed a Venture Framework Agreement to develop a major petrochemical expansion at Yasref in Yanbu, marking its 10th anniversary. The project includes a 1.8 million tons/year mixed feed steam cracker and a 1.5 million tons/year aromatics complex, integrated with the existing refinery. This aligns with Aramco’s strategy to convert up to 4 million barrels/day of crude into petrochemicals by 2030 and deepens its long-term partnership with Sinopec.
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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy announced the discovery of 14 new oil and gas fields and reservoirs by Aramc ..Read More

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy announced the discovery of 14 new oil and gas fields and reservoirs by Aramco across the Eastern Province and the Empty Quarter. These include 6 oil fields, 2 oil reservoirs, 2 gas fields, and 4 gas reservoirs. Key finds include the Ayfan oil field (2,840 bpd), Ghizlan gas field (32 MMscf/day with 2,525 barrels of condensate), and multiple new reservoirs in the Marzouq field. These discoveries bolster the Kingdom’s hydrocarbon reserves, aligning with Vision 2030 and enhancing long-term energy security and economic growth.
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