To support green mobility and sustainable energy transition Shell Oman Marketing Company (Shell Oman) sponsored the Green Mobility Event organised by the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT). The firm said in its statement, “This strategic partnership reflects Shell Oman’s dedication to the Sultanate’s energy transition journey and supporting key stakeholders in their decarbonisation efforts, thereby helping us to fulfil our ambition to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 or sooner which is aligned with Shell’s overarching Powering Progress strategy.” In a bid to fulfill its commitment towards ‘In-Country-Value’ (ICV) in the energy transition, Shell Oman…
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In a move towards fulfilling its commitment to sustainable business practices, Nissan Middle East has an ambitious plans to install a new solar energy system at the company’s regional headquarters in Jebal Ali, Dubai. To this end, an agreement is signed between Nissan Middle East and ENGIE Solutions GCC, a low-carbon energy firm. As per the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), ENGIE will manage the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the solar energy system for a period of 15-years. Once the contract term is completed, ownership and maintenance of the system will move to Nissan Middle East. The new…
Trina Solar, a global PV and smart energy total solution provider, has announced its successful delivery of 800 MW of 210mm Vertex modules to China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) for the Al Dhafra PV Power Plant project. The 2 GW Al Dhafra solar PV plant, located in Abu Dhabi, is set to become one of the largest single-site solar power plants worldwide. The plant has connected to grid in April of this year. Situated approximately 35 kilometers from Abu Dhabi city, the Al Dhafra PV Power Plant boasts a remarkable capacity to generate enough electricity to power approximately 160,000 homes…
In order to keep pace with the accelerating economy, UAE (United Arab Emirates) has approved the ‘updated UAE National Energy Strategy’. It aims to triple the contribution of the renewable energy over the next 7 years, and invest AED150 to AED200 billion during the same period to meet the country’s growing demand for energy. Speaking at the Cabinet meeting Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said, “Today, I chaired the Cabinet meeting in Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi, where we adopted under the directives of the President Sheikh…
FIVE hotels in the UAE has now obtained the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC). With this, it has become the first and only hotel in the UAE to achieve 100% renewable electricity for 2022. I-REC was received from Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is being implemented by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) and is the largest single-site solar park in the world. It uses the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model, with a production capacity of 5,000MW by 2030 and a total investment of AED 50 billion. FIVE’s single delivery I-REC agreement was verified through the…
Hynfra, a Polish hydrogen company, has recently formed a new venture in Jordan with the aim of establishing a green ammonia plant powered by a 530 MW solar PV system. The project is expected to be operational within five years. This joint venture, named Jordan Green Ammonia LLC, was created in partnership with Fidelity Group, an industrial investment manager based in Jordan. The primary objective of this collaboration is to build a green ammonia plant in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ), a designated area aimed at promoting industry, tourism, and trade through reduced duties. The strategic location of ASEZ…
Following Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, the country will be launching its second clean energy plan in September this year. With this, the nation has aims to ensure sustainability and to address climate change. “During FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, we employed 25 percent of public transport in Qatar which was eco-friendly,” said Minister of Transport H E Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti. He added, “Following Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, we will launch the second part of Qatar’s clean energy plan in September.” He informed that the number of eco-friendly public transport vehicles is expected to go up significantly…
The Kuwait Petroleum International (Q8) has started the foundation of the first hydrogen refueling station in Rome, Italy. The firm said in a press statement that it would launch the first station to supply hydrogen in Rome in collaboration with the specialised Maire Group. Dwelling on the project, Q8 informed that this project reveals the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC)’s strategy to provide its customers with various clean and sustainable petroleum products made from renewable raw materials. “The provision of hydrogen fuel would transform the station into an integrated centre to support sustainable and low-emission mobility,” said the note. “It is…
Enowa, a subsidiary firm of NEOM, has appointed the International engineering firm Assystem to conduct a suite of pre-development studies for seven planned solar photovoltaic parks in the Tabuk and Duba regions in Saudi Arabia. These projects are expected to directly contribute to NEOM’s vision to become the world’s advanced renewable energy hub and the first at-scale fully renewable electricity system. As per the agreement, Assystem will conduct an assessment study, preliminary design of parks and master planning, environmental baseline surveys, environmental and social impact assessment, and permitting reports. The scope of the project includes various studies such as geotechnical,…
A consortium consisting of Japanese Toyota Tsusho, French TotalEnergies Renewables, and Saudi Altaaqa Renewable Energy (a Zahid Group company) has completed financing for the development of a 119 MW solar PV power plant to be located in Wadi Ad-Dawasir. Japanese Toyota Tsusho, with French TotalEnergies Renewables and Saudi Altaaqa Renewable Energy (a Zahid Group company), has secured a $100 million fund for the project. It is also going to be the first renewable project in Saudi Arabia for Toyota Tsusho. The 119 MW power generating capacity plant is anticipated to commence operations in March 2025. The project will be established…