In 2024, the EU imported €11.1 billion ($12.8 billion) worth of solar panels, €2.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and €0.5 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, totalling almost €14.6 billion ($16.9 billion) in imports of green energy products, according to data released by Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office.
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Company has launched commercial production at its Al Yamamah Wind Energy Systems Factory in Yanbu Industrial City, Saudi Arabia, with the project being supervised and supported by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Energy.
Algeria’s state-owned oil company Sonatrach and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under the auspices of the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO), formalising a strategic partnership focused on research, development, and innovation in Africa’s oil and gas sector.
EDF International Regional Headquarters (EDF RHQ) has announced a strategic agreement with droppRWA, a technology leader at the forefront of the Real-World Asset, that will see the duo explore pioneering blockchain-based solutions for the energy sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
EDF International Regional Headquarters (EDF RHQ) and droppRWA signed an MoU to explore blockchain in Saudi Arabia’s energy sector, focusing on inter-company transactions, tokenising energy assets, enhancing project liquidity, and creating innovative carbon credit frameworks.
Dubai will host global energy leaders this January as the IPTC Summit on AI for the Energy Industry takes place on January 13–14, 2026 at the Conrad Hotel, bringing together decision-makers, technologists, and domain experts to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping upstream operations and the broader energy value chain.
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has announced its events calendar for the first half of 2026, featuring 71 international exhibitions and conferences across sectors including security, healthcare, food, energy, mobility, tourism, technology and culture.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) corporates sector reflects steady earnings due to ongoing government-led capex in infrastructure and energy. However, tighter fiscal flexibility and lower oil-price assumptions will temper budgets and activity, according to top ratings agency Fitch.
NMDC Group, an integrated energy, marine services and EPC specialist in the Mena region, has announced that its business unit has secured a contract from the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) for the execution of dredging and reclamation works in Abu Dhabi.
India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 has opened in Goa, bringing together global policymakers, energy ministers, CEOs, investors and innovators to shape the future of energy security, sustainability and growth. With representatives from nearly 125 countries, the opening day included key speeches from leading global figures, highlighting India’s influence at a time when global energy systems are undergoing transformation.
