Electricity

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Kuwait water plant damaged in Iran attack, one worker killed

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced on Sunday that a service building at one of the power and water distillation plants was damaged in an Iranian attack, resulting in the death of an Indian worker.

Energy, Oil & Gas

TotalEnergies, AllianzG team up for 800 MW German battery storage

Tue, 03 Mar 2026

As part of its growth in electricity in Germany, TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) for the sale of a 50 per cent stake in a portfolio of 11 battery storage projects with a total capacity of 789 MW – 1628 MWh.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

IEA calls for urgent grid expansion to meet surging electricity demand

Sat, 07 Feb 2026

Global power demand is set to grow by more than 3.5% per year on average over the rest of this decade, with electricity generation from renewables, natural gas and nuclear all expanding to keep pace, according to a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report.

Energy, Oil & Gas Health & Environment

PureHealth seals master lease agreement with Yellow Door Energy

Fri, 27 Feb 2026

PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, and Yellow Door Energy, the leading sustainable energy partner for businesses in the Middle East and South Africa, have signed a master lease agreement to bring clean electricity to its network of hospitals and clinics in the UAE.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

ABB opens AI and digital solutions training centre in UAE

Thu, 27 Nov 2025

ABB opened a $2-million training and customer experience facility in the UAE to develop digital and engineering skills for industrial, power and utility applications across the Middle East.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Iraq's Ministry of Electricity, GE Vernova hold future energy workshop

Thu, 09 Oct 2025

The Iraqi Ministry of Electricity (MoE) and GE Vernova convened a workshop titled "Pathways to Meeting Iraq’s Energy Demand" in Baghdad to discuss initiatives for expanding the country's electricity supply.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oman Electricity Transmission achieves $750m 5-year green sukuk issuance

Sun, 26 Oct 2025

Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC), the sole owner and operator of Oman's electricity transmission network and a key subsidiary of Nama Group, has announced the pricing and issuance of its inaugural RO 288.5 million ($750 million) 5-year Green Sukuk under its Green Financing Framework.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Lack of capital limits electricity access for 600m Africans

Mon, 20 Oct 2025

Insufficient capital is a key obstacle to expanding electricity access for the roughly 600 million people in Africa who currently live without it, according to a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report that outlines essential tools to unlock greater investment and eliminate the access gap.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Solar power covers 18pc of Germany's electricity consumption

Mon, 05 Jan 2026

Solar power in Germany generated significantly more electricity in 2025, with its share of domestic power production rising to around 18 per cent, up from 14 per cent in 2024, the German Solar Industry Association (BSW) said.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Synergy Consulting plays key role in Taqa's 27-year utilities deal

Sat, 31 Jan 2026

Synergy Consulting has announced that it had a major advisory role in supporting Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) on the successful execution of a 27-year utilities purchase agreement signed with Adnoc for the Ta’ziz Industrial Chemicals Zone in Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.