Global electric car sales rebounded strongly in the second quarter of 2026, with growth in markets including Australia, Europe, South Korea and other regions offsetting weaker demand in China and the US, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
bp has started up its Atlantis Major Facility Expansion project in the US Gulf of America, adding two subsea water injection wells to boost reservoir pressure, unlock additional production and extend the life of the offshore asset.
The Saudi Oil Sustainability Programme is sponsoring the Women and Energy Association’s WE Rise 2026 mentorship programme to support national talent development and increase women’s participation in the energy sector.
Taqa, Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, has issued a $750 million Blue Bond to support sustainable water and wastewater management projects, marking the largest Blue Bond ever issued by an integrated power and water utility and the biggest in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
Adnoc Drilling posted record second-quarter and first-half 2026 results, with first-half revenue rising 4 per cent to $2.46 billion and net profit increasing 2 per cent to $706 million, supported by strong operational performance and cash generation.
Indian engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said one of its key subsidiaries has secured a major EPC contract - in the range of Rs50 billion to Rs100 billion ($519 million to $1.03 billion) - from Kuwait Oil Company for its key Jurassic Light Oil (JLO) export facilities.
Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) has secured one of the largest contracts in its 110-year history, winning a major order from Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply advanced compressor technology for a mega-scale gas infrastructure project in the Middle East.
CB&I’s Asset Solutions business has secured a well engineering services contract with Cosmo E&P Albahriya to support drilling, planning and operational activities for Offshore Block 4 in Abu Dhabi, strengthening its UAE presence.
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (Sabic) reported revenue of SAR 24.81 billion ($6.62 billion) for the second quarter of 2026, down 5 per cent compared with the previous quarter, as the company navigated geopolitical uncertainties, supply disruptions and elevated energy costs.
Large-scale urban developments across the Gulf could generate up to 35 per cent of their electricity needs through on-site solar power while reducing costs by a similar margin, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
