Environment & Energy | Saturday 29 June, 2024 12:57 pm

ACWA Power says 3 PV power plants to cost SAR 1.6B: MD

ACWA Power’s Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Raad Al-Saady, said the construction cost of the three major photovoltaic (PV) solar power projects - Haden, Al-Muwayh, and Al-Khashiby - is nearly SAR 1.6 billion, some of the least expensive in the world.   In an interview with Al ...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 26 June, 2024 2:28 pm

Saudi Aramco tops global companies by proved oil, gas reserves

Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco) topped by a significant margin the list of the world's largest oil companies in terms of proven reserves in 2022, according to data collected by Statista from company reports. Saudi Aramco's oil and gas reserves are estimated at around 259 billion barrels...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 26 June, 2024 2:27 pm

Industry ministry: Maaden, AMAK among 6 winners in 5th mining competitions

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced today that six companies won the fifth round of mining competitions. The ministry stated on the messaging platform X that Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Maaden) and Almasane Alkobra Mining Co. (AMAK) were among the winners. The mining...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 25 June, 2024 8:21 am

Saudi Arabia launches geographical survey project for renewable energy sites

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy launched today, June 24, the geographical survey project for renewable energy sites and awarded contracts to Saudi companies to install 1,200 stations for measuring solar and wind energy across all regions of the Kingdom.On the sidelines of the signing ceremony,...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 21 June, 2024 5:56 am

UAEREP Solidifies its 6 th Cycle Solicitation Document

The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) hosted an international assembly of leading scientists, experts, and stakeholders to discuss strategic research thrust areas and outline short- and long-term roadmaps for its 6th Cycle. This cycle will offer grants to up to three...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 20 June, 2024 5:05 am

NWC announces success of operational plan for 1445 Hajj Season

The National Water Company (NWC) announced the success of its operational and technical plan for water distribution and management for this year's Hajj season 1445H, distributing more than 45 million cubic meters of water to the pilgrims during the season. The CEO of the National Water...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:00 am

Federal regulators align to champion AGWA

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) announced a key agreement with the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates to streamline regulatory approvals for the food and water industry, advancing AGWA (AgriFood Growth and Water...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 15 June, 2024 5:40 am

Saudi Arabia one of major clean energy investors: Minister

Saudi Arabia is one of the major investors in clean energy as it has giant projects aimed at reducing the climate change effects, Saudi Press Agency reported, citing Adel Al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy.   The Kingdom has a waste recycling program...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 6 June, 2024 10:41 am

Energy Minister says oil output to increase gradually over next 3 years

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, said that oil production would gradually increase beginning in 2025 and continuing for the next three years before returning to 12.3 million barrels in 2028.   Speaking at a panel discussion at the St....

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 6 June, 2024 8:51 am

Hamdan bin Zayed chairs EAD board meeting

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), has affirmed EAD’s commitment to preserving the environment and its biodiversity, as a unique natural heritage rooted in the...

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