The Middle East’s historic role as the global energy heartbeat is entering a new chapter. While the region continues to provide over 31% of the world’s oil, its true competitive advantage is shifting from resource extraction to intelligent orchestration.
Namibia is advancing Africa’s energy transition with its first fully integrated green hydrogen facility in Walvis Bay, combining solar power, hydrogen production and energy storage to support industrial decarbonisation and strengthen long-term energy resilience.
OQ Base Industries and Oman Oil Marketing Company signed an MoU to collaborate on alternative energy, including solar power, EV charging infrastructure, biofuels, and methanol fuel blending, supporting Oman’s energy transition and sustainability goals.
Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES) 2026 and Oman Sustainability Week (OSW) 2026 concluded a high-impact three-day run at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, reinforcing Oman’s growing role as a regional hub for energy transition, sustainability, and industrial innovation.
The International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) has launched IMCA 2030, a four-year strategy aimed at strengthening its role in supporting the offshore construction industry amid technological advances, the energy transition and changing regulatory requirements.
The International Energy Forum (IEF) has welcomed EDF power solutions to its Industry Advisory Council (IAC), strengthening industry representation in global discussions on energy security, electricity systems and the energy transition.
L&T Renewables KSA has partnered with Onaizah Colleges to train Saudi students for renewable energy careers, offering internships, practical training and research opportunities while exploring employment pathways to support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals.
Aramco President & CEO Amin H Nasser has emphasised the importance of energy addition to meet rising global demand and Aramco's determination to remain dominant in oil.
While no “one-size-fits-all” solution exists, systemic innovation can transform the future of energy systems, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) finds. The report spotlights 40 innovations, from AI and digital applications to solutions for modernising grids through smarter planning and off-grid solutions, as well as new business models.
