Middle East Energy 2026 opened on Tuesday (September 1) at Dubai World Trade Centre, marking the 50th edition of the region’s leading energy event and bringing together global industry leaders to address energy security, resilience, rising demand and the transition to cleaner power.
Bahrain Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs Dr Mohammed Bin Daina received Japan’s State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kenji Yamada to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in energy and exploring investment opportunities in the sector.
Sohar International and National Bank of Oman (NBO) have agreed a $720 million syndicated refinancing facility for Phoenix Power Company SAOG (PPC), following the 15-year extension of its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP).
Oman’s total oil production rose 11.3 per cent by the end of July 2026 to 233.8 million barrels, up from 210.1 million barrels during the same period in 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
The UAE has raised its target for clean energy, including nuclear and renewable power, to 35 per cent of its energy mix by 2030-31, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei said.
Oman’s natural gas production, including local output and imports, increased 6.4 per cent by the end of July 2026, reaching 34.98 billion cubic metres, compared with 32.88 billion cubic metres during the same period in 2025, according to data from the National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI).
Egyptian Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly and Mohammed Al Dhanhani, Director of the Fujairah Emiri Diwan, discussed steps to complete the implementation of the Fujairah Alamein Oil and Gas project, following the establishment of the joint company.
Aramco and Aramco Digital announced new agreements and MoUs with leading technology companies at LEAP 2026, focusing on cybersecurity, industrial AI, innovation, technology localisation and strengthening national industrial capabilities through strategic partnerships.
Europe is on track for a record year in wind power installations after adding 8.8 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in the first half of 2026, a 30 per cent increase compared with the same period last year, according to WindEurope.
Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage solutions and a business unit of Trinasolar, will launch at the Middle East Energy 2026 its latest its latest Elementa + Electra energy storage solution for the first time in the Middle East at the Storage Pavilion.
