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Acwa signs $3bn PPA for Rabigh 2 power plant expansion

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Acwa signed a $3 billion power purchase agreement (PPA) with Saudi Power Procurement Company for the Rabigh 2 expansion, a 2,313.5 MW gas-fired plant in Makkah, including future carbon capture readiness and a 380 kV substation upgrade.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Critical Metals secures near-total control of Tanbreez project

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Critical Metals Corp (CRML) announced that the Government of Greenland has approved the transfer of the remaining 50.5 per cent stake in Tanbreez Mining Greenland, increasing CRML’s ownership to 92.5 per cent.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Assala announces first oil of Grand N'Gongui field

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Assala Gabon announced the start of production from the Grand N'Gongui (GNG) field. The field contains a 10–15 metre oil rim within the Gamba Formation, with up to 350 MMstb of stock tank oil initially in place (STOIIP).

Energy, Oil & Gas

Indonesia to stop diesel imports, shift to palm oil fuel

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Indonesia will stop importing diesel fuel starting July 1, 2026, in line with the implementation of B50, a biofuel blend consisting of 50 per cent diesel and 50 per cent crude palm oil (CPO).

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil rises 5pc on renewed US-Iran tension

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Oil prices jumped more than 5 per cent on Monday (April 20), on fears that the ceasefire between the ‌US and Iran could collapse after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship, while traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stayed largely halted.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Sabic earns Edison Awards for sixth year

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

For the sixth consecutive year, Sabic earned Edison Awards across multiple categories. This year, it won in material science, energy and climate resiliency, and water, food and agriculture for five innovative solutions.

Energy, Oil & Gas

EU to push for jet fuel diversification as Iran war threatens supply

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

The European Union (EU)​ will urge members to cut their dependence on Middle Eastern jet fuel and look into increasing imports from the US, in new guidelines expected next ‌week, an official source told Reuters, as the Iran war disrupts global supply.

Energy, Oil & Gas

IMF says Mideast states face uneven fallout from Iran war

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Energy disruptions from the Iran war strain Gulf oil and gas exporters, while importers like Egypt and Jordan face higher commodity prices and reduced remittances from Gulf workers, worsening economic pressures across the region, said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Energy, Oil & Gas

Saudi Energy seals $3.1bn power purchase deal for Rabigh 2 project

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Saudi Energy said it has signed a SAR11.5 billion ($3.1 billion) agreement with Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) for the Rabigh 2 IPP project located in Makkah province, which on completion will boast a large-scale CCGT power plant with 2,313.5 MW generation capacity.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Fugro boosts offshore safety with Singapore ROV test pool

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Fugro commissioned its new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) test pool in Singapore. The facility represents a milestone in improving technical assurance and reducing execution risk across marine and offshore projects.