UAE announces reduction in fuel prices for January
ABU DHABI, UAE - The prices of petrol and diesel are set to decrease in the country in January following...
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ADDED, Siemens Energy to support sustainable industrial development in Emirate
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), represented by Industrial Development Bureau (IDB), and Siemens Energy...
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Germany declares emergency steps to meet energy demand
Berlin has managed to reduce the share of its natural gas supplied by Russia from 55 percent before the invasion...
- The move comes after Moscow turned up the pressure on Western allies, sharply reducing flows of natural gas.
- Germany is among several European countries that are highly reliant upon Russian gas for their energy needs.
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Sheikh Hamdan lauds success of Barakah Nuclear Plant
The UAE is continuing its move towards environmentally friendly energy sources to fulfill its international obligations regarding climate change and...
- The UAE is continuing its move towards environmentally friendly energy sources to fulfill its international obligations regarding climate change
- The country will achieve the objectives to diversify energy sources and its ambitious strategic initiative for climate neutrality by 2050
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Italy’s Eni joins giant Qatar gas project after Russian cuts
Eni will own a stake of just over three percent in the $28 billion North Field East project, the world's...
- The project's LNG -- the cooled form of gas that makes it easier to transport -- is expected to come on line in 2026.
- It will help Qatar increase its liquefied natural gas production by more than 60 percent by 2027.
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‘US$50bn investment a milestone in UAE’s climate action efforts’
The announcement by the President to invest an additional US$50 billion for climate change is a milestone in UAE'S efforts...
- The announcement by the President to invest an additional US$50 billion for climate change is a milestone in UAE'S efforts
- The amount will be utilized to scale up climate action efforts through the deployment of clean energy solutions in UAE and abroad
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9 licences issued over 13 years for Barakah Nuclear Power Plant: FANR report
The FANR has received 11 international review missions led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- The FANR has received 11 international review missions led by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- The report says the UAE is a party to over 13 international conventions, including 'The Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement'
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Gazprom defends gas cuts as energy prices soar
Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said that Moscow will play by its own rules after cutting daily gas supplies to Germany...
- Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller said that Moscow will play by its own rules after cutting daily gas supplies to Germany and Italy
- Italian energy giant Eni also reported problems, saying it will receive only 65 percent of the gas requested Thursday from Gazprom
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Fuel prices hit record highs in Morocco
Petrol prices rose to record highs in Morocco on Thursday, fuelling anger among unions who demanded the government of energy...
- Morocco has seen months of rising prices and growing calls for caps on energy firms' profits
- The government has so far refused to reinstate fuel subsidies removed in 2015, but has doubled its budget for subsidising cooking gas
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Iraq settles $1.6 billion payment of Iranian gas imports
The debt dates back to 2020, but payment was stalled amid sanctions against Iran by the United States.
- Baghdad had been scheduled to pay that amount to Tehran before the start of June.
- Tehran has repeatedly cut off gas supplies to force Baghdad to pay off its debts.
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Aramco sustainability report lays down plans for net-zero ambition
Aramco publishes its first sustainability report which outlines ways in which the company plans to further tackle emissions while delivering...
- The report provides information on Aramco's efforts to support the broader energy transition
- Aramco expects to update the sustainability report on an annual basis
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Israel, Egypt to export gas to EU in its bid to cut Russian imports
Russia's war against Ukraine has exposed our European dependency on Russian fossil fuels, and we want to get rid of...
- The memorandum of understanding on gas exports between Egypt, Israel and the EU was signed at the East Mediterranean Gas Forum.
- Under a $15 billion deal in 2020, Israel already exports gas from an offshore field to Egypt, where it is liquefied and shipped to Europe.
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UAE, India pledge for success of Dubai’s COP28 event
The UAE and India vowed to make this year's COP28 conference in Dubai a success, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra...
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Sweltering heat leaves Gulf residents at risk during noon
DUBAI, UAE- As much of the world swelters in record temperatures, spare a thought for Issam Genedi, who ekes out a...
- Apart from last week being identified as the hottest ever recorded worldwide, a wave of humidity has been suffocating the Gulf
- Two weeks ago, more than 1.8 million Muslims battled through a days-long hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia in temperatures up to 48C (118F)
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DEWA given Net-Zero statement of verification for work on climate change
DUBAI, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the net-zero statement of verification and assurance certificate in...
- This followed a comprehensive assessment conducted by W3 Solutionz - US based on the International Workshop Agreement Guidelines IWA 42:2022.
- The Net Zero Guidelines were commissioned by Our 2050 World, a global collaboration to accelerate action towards net zero through standards.
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IDB inks pact with IRENA
IDB will fund renewable projects by joining ETAF platform.
- The IDB plans to co-finance renewable energy projects and energy transition technologies worth US$100 million in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- By leveraging its global reach and energy transition knowledge, IRENA is actively developing a pipeline of energy transition projects .