Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals & Renewables

Energy, Oil & Gas

Global renewable power capacity needs to grow to 38.2 TW by 2050: IRENA

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has urged faster electrification, renewable energy deployment and investment in grids and storage, warning that global renewable power capacity needs to reach 38.2 terawatts by 2050 to align with the 1.5 deg C climate target.

Energy, Oil & Gas

ACWA, Mongolia’s Sun Steppe Power explore 4.5 GW renewables export project to China

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

ACWA has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Mongolia’s Sun Steppe Power to explore a 4.5GW renewable energy project in Mongolia, supported by a 500MWh battery storage system, to facilitate cross-border electricity exports to China and other mutually agreed markets.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil prices rise as Hormuz shipping risks offset higher OPEC+ output

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as fresh reports of attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz heightened concerns over energy supplies, while increased production by OPEC+ offered a counterpoint to the market's supply risks.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Aramco administrative building in Dhahran targeted, no injuries reported

Wed, 14 Oct 2026

A Saudi Aramco administrative building in Dhahran, in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia, was targeted by Yemen's Houthi militia on Tuesday evening, triggering a limited fire, according to an official source at the Saudi Ministry of Energy.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Outstanding women energy leaders honoured

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Women in Energy, a national association dedicated to elevating the perception and impact of women in the energy sector, has announced the winners of its 2026 Annual Awards.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Elsewedy Electric JV lands contract for $2.2bn Rabigh 2 IPP project

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Elsewedy Electric said its joint venture with Sinohydro, a leading global contractor, has won a major contract from Al Mourjan Two for Electricity Company, to provide EPC services for the Rabigh 2 Independent Power Plant (IPP) Expansion Project, a gas-fired combined-cycle development with a total value of $2.2 billion.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress announces new speakers, exhibitors for 2026

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress will return to Jeddah on October 21-22, bringing together more than 200 exhibitors and 120 speakers to discuss port competitiveness, trade corridors, energy transition and investment as Saudi Arabia advances its logistics ambitions.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Steel Pipe wins key Aramco supply contract

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Saudi Steel Pipe Company (SSP), a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrically resistance welded (ERW) steel pipes, has announced that it has secured a key contract to deliver steel pipes to Saudi oil giant Aramco. The entire supply work will be completed within a one-year period.

Energy, Oil & Gas

International Geotechnical Innovation Conference postponed to November 9

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

The 3rd annual International Geotechnical Innovation Conference (IGIC 2026) is set to kick off on November 9 in Riyadh, drawing more than 700 delegates as well as leading geotechnical experts for two days of technical sessions, keynote presentations, case studies and high-value networking.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Dalipal inks deal to set up manufacturing base in King Salman Energy Park

Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Dalipal Holdings, a leading Chinese manufacturer of pipes and equipment for the oil and gas sector, has signed a 25-year land lease deal with King Salman Energy Park to set up its manufacturing base at SPARK. The company is set to invest $600 million in the first phase of its major Saudi complex.