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Saudi Arabia opens bidding process for the third round of gas-fired power projects

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has announced that it has kicked off the qualification process for the third round of gas-fired independent power producer (IPP) projects in the kingdom. These projects will be developed under a build-own-operate (BOO) model.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Masdar reaches financial close for $6.1bn gigascale 24/7 clean energy project

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, on Monday announced financial close for the world's first gigascale 24/7 renewable energy project, marking a defining milestone in the commercialisation of the next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Meysan Lawyer & Legal Consultants plays key role in KIPIC-KNPC merger process

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Meysan lawyer & Legal Consultants, a leading law firm in the region, recently participated in the celebration hosted by Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) to mark the merger of Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries Company (KIPIC) into KNPC.

Energy, Oil & Gas

OPEC Fund provides $50m to SeABank for small business finance in Viet Nam

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is providing a $50 million loan to Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank) to expand financing for small businesses and climate-focused investments across Viet Nam.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Zayed Sustainability Prize receives 10,233 entries for 2027 awards

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, has officially closed submissions for its 2027 awards cycle, receiving an unprecedented 10,233 entries from 177 countries.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Energy transition platform Positive Zero secures $375m financing

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Positive Zero, a leading energy transition platform in the GCC, today announced the closing of a landmark financing facility of up to $375 million.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman's United Solar completes $1.6bn funding round

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Oman's United Solar has announced the financial close of its previously announced $50 million equity investment from IFC, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Global oil demand recovery underway as consumption rises: IEA

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

A recovery in world oil demand is underway, with consumption set to rise from its May nadir on seasonal trends and as pent-up demand is released in line with a rebound in product supplies, says an International Energy Agency (IEA) report.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Mitsubishi Power lands boiler supply contract for key Saudi project

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of leading industrial group Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has announced that it has secured a contract to supply key boiler components for the conversion of heavy oil-fired boilers into dual-fuel boilers at the Jeddah South Power Plant and Shuqaiq Power Plant in Saudi Arabia.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Japan’s Kanadevia teams up with Bahwan for green hydrogen projects in Oman

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Japan’s Kanadevia Corp has signed an agreement with Bahwan Engineering Company to jointly develop green hydrogen and low-carbon fuel projects in Oman. Under this, the duo will collaborate on project bidding, engineering, procurement, manufacturing and sales for green hydrogen and e-methane.