France flooded with applications for electric car leasing scheme
Paris, France - The French government has been flooded with applications from low-income households to lease a subsidized electric car from...
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Biggest fuel refinery plant of Africa begins production
Lagos, Nigeria - Africa's biggest diesel and aviation fuel refinery built by the continent's richest man has started production, the company...
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ArcelorMittal Q3 profit at $993m
Firm is suffering from slowdown in China's economic growth.
- The steelmaker said it had reduced European gas consumption by 30 percent amid soaring costs.
- ArcelorMittal said in September that it would shut down two of its blast furnaces in Europe over high energy prices and lower demand.
Geostrategy
Lebanon seeks to demarcate maritime border with Syria
Lebanese security officials and politicians have made several visits to Syria in recent years, but almost exclusively in their personal...
- Syria, which once had a controlling hand in Lebanon's affairs, has repeatedly refused to delimit land and sea borders with its neighbor.
- Lebanon announced in late October that a delegation would travel to Damascus to discuss the issue, but the trip did not take place.
Economy
AIIB, GEAPP partner to fund the energy transition in Asia and beyond
The partnership will address the energy transition challenges around the world through the identification of co-financing opportunities for projects.
- The partnership will address the energy transition challenges around the world through the identification of co-financing opportunities for projects
- The partnership follows extensive cooperation between AIIB and GEAPP over the last year and is the first time AIIB has partnered with a global foundations-led initiative
Nine countries join alliance to boost offshore windpower
Offshore wind can be deployed at large scale, in short timeframes and at competitive cost, GOWA said in a statement....
- The Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) was set up by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Denmark and the Global Wind Energy Council
- IRENA and the International Energy Agency (IEA) predict that offshore wind capacity will "need to exceed 2000GW in 2050, from just over 60GW today."
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Global stocks move higher as US voters cast ballots
Global stock markets mostly moved higher as Americans headed to the polls in midterm polls. The dollar got back some...
- Investors are waiting on US inflation data due on Thursday for a pointer on the interest path ahead.
- The broader S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq wobbled around before moving higher.
Geostrategy
Jordan imported 405k barrels of Iraqi crude in October
AMMAN, JORDAN - Jordan imported about 405,550 barrels of crude oil from Iraq in October, an average of 13,000 barrels...
- Jordan had imported roughly three million barrels of Iraqi crude from September 2021 to October 2022.
- The crude oil was transported by 11,565 Jordanian and Iraqi tanker trucks.
Rich nations greenlight S.Africa coal transition plan
The announcement was made at the UN's COP27 climate summit in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh, where developed countries are under pressure...
- Britain, France, Germany, the US and the EU will provide the funds in the form of grants and loans
- The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) was first announced last year at the COP26 in Glasgow
Economy
Food prices declined in October, says Jordan trade minister
AMMAN, JORDAN - Jordan Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply and Minister of Labor Yousef Shamali said Monday that food...
- The minister attributed the decline to falling oil prices and its impact on production and transport costs.
- He said that the fall in the prices of food is also due to measures taken by the government.
Geostrategy
‘UAE President’s speech at COP27 outlined vision for climate action’
SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT - UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber said that...
- UAE Minister of Industry said effective climate action accelerates opportunities for sustainable economic and social development.
- The minister said that the President's speech emphasized that continuity and perseverance are at the core of the UAE’s strategy.
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Stocks rise, oil falls tracking China lockdown policy
Stock markets mostly rose, extending last week's strong gains, while oil prices fell after China reaffirmed its commitment to its...
- The dollar was down against key rivals ahead of this week's US midterm elections.
- Global markets and oil prices were buoyant last week on hopes Beijing may begin to roll back policies aimed at stamping out the disease within its borders.
France flooded with applications for electric car leasing scheme
Paris, France - The French government has been flooded with applications from low-income households to lease a subsidized electric car from...
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ADNOC awards two contracts for Hail and Ghasha Offshore Development project
ABU DHABI, UAE – ADNOC on Thursday announced the final investment decision (FID) and award of contracts for the Hail...
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Farmers turn to solar power in Syria’s former breadbasket
Al-Haddadiya, Syria - At his farm in Syria's northeast, Abdullah al-Mohammed adjusts a large solar panel, one of hundreds that have...
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Geopolitical changes derailed shift towards green energy, says IMF
Washington, US - Growing geopolitical fragmentation since the invasion of Ukraine has hit commodity markets, threatening to slow the transition to...
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Qatar begins construction on North Field gas expansion
RAS LAFFAN, QATAR - Qatar's state-owned energy giant began construction on Tuesday on a project to expand production from the world's...
- There has been mounting demand for Qatari gas as European consumer nations have scrambled to replace lost Russian deliveries.
- Qatari Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi called the project a "leap towards our country's leadership in the field of energy".
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Oil industry is an integral part of climate solutions, says COP28 head
President of the upcoming COP28 climate talks Sultan Al Jaber, also the head of UAE state-owned oil firm ADNOC, told...
- The president of the upcoming COP28 urged oil industry leaders to curb emissions associated with energy production.
- He also encouraged them to embrace "low carbon solutions" like carbon capture and storage,
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DEWA commissions 200MW second unit in Al Maktoum Solar Park
Dubai, UAE - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) commissioned the 200MW second unit of the parabolic basin complex in...
- It is set to provide clean energy for approximately 320,000 residences and reduce carbon emissions by 1.6 million tons annually.
- This phase uses the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model with investments of up to AED 15.78 billion ($4.30bn).