Kuwait Oil Tanker Co (KOTC) has announced in a statement that it has awarded a contract for a solar energy project at the gas factories in Um AlAish and Shuaiba. The contract has been granted to Kuwait’s Life Energy Co. and is valued at $6.35 million. The scope of work for this project includes the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of an electric power generation station using renewable energy (6.8MWp) at the two liquefied gas
Dubai has recently inaugurated the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is now the largest single-site solar park in the world. With a planned capacity of 5,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030, the solar park currently has a capacity of 900 MW. This phase of the project aims to provide clean energy to around 270,000 residences in Dubai and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 1.18 million tonnes annually.
The government of Angola, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Water, has committed to providing electricity to approximately six million people in the southern and eastern regions of the country within the next five years. This initiative is part of a broader government strategy aimed at granting energy access to half of the country’s total population by 2025. The plan involves utilizing the 520 MW Capanda Dam, located in Malanje province, to supply power
GE Gas Power has announced a major boost to Iraq’s power generation capacity through a partnership with the Ministry of Electricity. In the first half of this year, the company successfully serviced and upgraded 1400 megawatts (MW) of gas turbine capacity across the country. The aim of this strategic move is to enhance power generation capabilities and improve the efficiency and performance of the units, particularly in preparation for the peak summer demand. The Khor
TotalEnergies, a French energy company, is preparing to launch a significant project in Iraq as part of a $27 billion framework agreement signed between Iraq and France in September 2021. The project involves the construction of a 1,000 megawatt solar power park in the Artawi oilfield located in Basra, southern Iraq. The endorsement for the project was given by Iraq’s Electricity Minister, Ziad Fadil, during discussions with a TotalEnergies delegation in Baghdad. The initiative is
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently in the process of finalizing an agreement with Angola and Chevron, a major oil and gas company, regarding offshore Block 14. This particular block has been a subject of dispute in the past. The agreement aims to make both countries joint holders of the block. The Minister of Hydrocarbons for the DRC, Didier Budimbu Ntubuanga, stated that another meeting is scheduled to take place soon, and
Moustapha Bechir, the Director General of Hydrocarbons at the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines in Mauritania, recently participated in the Mauritanian ministerial panel at MSGBC Oil, Gas, & Power 2023. During the event, he shared insights into Mauritania’s energy hub in Nouakchott, plans for local content development, and infrastructure revamp strategies. Mauritania possesses several strategic assets that contribute to its energy sector. These include its favorable geographical location in proximity to Europe, a vast
Tanzania’s $42 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project is nearing approval, as negotiations with investors have been successfully concluded, according to a senior government minister. The project aims to tap into Tanzania’s vast offshore gas resources. The finalized agreements are currently awaiting review and approval, which is expected to take place next month. Energy Minister January Makamba stated that the agreements will be presented to the government’s cabinet for approval before being officially signed. The
Dana Gas, a prominent UAE-based company, is preparing to commence drilling operations on 11 new wells in Egypt this year with an investment of approximately $100 million, according to a senior company official. Mohammed Mubaideen, the head of investor relations at Dana Gas, revealed that the investment is expected to contribute around 80 billion cubic feet of reserves and production. His statements were published in a report by Asharq Business. Currently, Dana Gas holds four
Adonis Pouroulis, CEO of Chariot, unpacked the reasons why Mauritania is an ideal location for green hydrogen production, the benefits of the partnership with Total Eren for the project, Chariot’s plans to contribute to the local community, and the challenges associated with scaling up production. What factors contribute to Mauritania being regarded as a favorable jurisdiction for the production of green hydrogen? Mauritania is one of the best jurisdictions to produce green hydrogen. The country
