Energy

Masdar Starts Commercial Operations at Second UK Battery Storage Facility

News Editor 24/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, known as Masdar, has started commercial operations at its second battery energy storage system project in the United Kingdom, strengthening its role in supporting the country’s energy security and renewable energy transition. The new

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DEWA Links Clean Energy Expansion with Environmental Protection

News Editor 20/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is advancing major clean energy projects while strengthening environmental protection, resource efficiency and biodiversity conservation across its operations. The authority said sustainability measures are integrated into every stage of its infrastructure projects, from planning and design to construction and

Energy

Egypt, UAE Explore Deeper Cooperation in Electricity and Renewable Energy

News Editor 18/08/2026

Egypt and the UAE are seeking to expand cooperation and investment across the electricity and renewable energy sectors, with a focus on solar and wind power, battery storage and electricity grid development. Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, discussed potential areas of collaboration during a meeting with UAE Ambassador to Cairo Hamad

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TAQA’s H1 2026 net income rises 9.7% to AED4.1 billion

News Editor 13/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) reported a 9.7 percent increase in net income attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2026, supported by stronger contributions from its transmission and generation businesses. Net income reached AED4.1 billion during the six months ended June 30, compared with AED3.7 billion in the […]

Energy

FANR Outlines UAE Nuclear Safety and Security Progress in 2025 Report

News Editor 11/08/2026

Photo Credit ” WAM The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has detailed its key regulatory achievements in nuclear safety, security, radiation protection and non-proliferation in its 2025 Annual Report. The report outlines FANR’s activities during the year, including regulatory inspections, emergency preparedness exercises, research projects and

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Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy capacity surges 88% to 12.3GW

News Editor 10/08/2026

Saudi Arabia’s operational renewable energy capacity increased by 88% year-on-year to 12,313 megawatts by the end of 2025, supported by the commissioning of five new solar projects. According to the Renewable Energy Statistics 2025 report issued by the General Authority for Statistics, the Kingdom had 15 operational renewable energy projects at the end of the […]

Energy

Dana Gas, Crescent Petroleum Begin Gas Supply to Iraq’s Kirkuk Power Station

News Editor 05/08/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum have started supplying natural gas from the Khor Mor field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, supporting electricity generation at the Kirkuk Taza power station. Under an agreement signed with the ministry in December, the companies will supply 100 million […]

Energy UAE

AI transformation delivers tangible results, cuts insurance refund time to 8 mins: DEWA CEO

Miguel Hadchity 03/08/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — August 2026 — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is reaping concrete benefits from its strategic roadmap to become the world’s first AI-native utility, according to Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA. According to the Emirates News Agency, Al Tayer highlighted a series of measurable achievements driven […]

Energy UAE

ADNOC Drilling posts record first-half 2026 revenue and profit as OFS growth accelerates

News Editor 30/07/2026

Photo Credit : WAM ADNOC Drilling has reported record financial results for the first half of 2026, driven by continued expansion in its Oilfield Services (OFS) business, strong operational execution and a highly contracted revenue base that continues to provide long-term earnings visibility. The company posted first-half revenue of $2.46 billion, marking a 4 percent […]

Energy

Masdar, EPCG Advance 2GW Montenegro Renewable Energy Partnership

News Editor 28/07/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, and Montenegro’s national power utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore have moved their renewable energy partnership into the project execution stage, signing agreements for 150 megawatts of solar power and the potential development of more than 400MW of pumped hydro energy storage. The projects will be developed […]

Energy

ADNOC approves $6.2bn Umm Shaif Gas Cap project to expand UAE gas production

News Editor 21/07/2026

Photo Credit : WAM ADNOC has approved a $6.2 billion (AED22.6 billion) final investment decision (FID) to develop the Umm Shaif Gas Cap project, marking another major step in the UAE’s strategy to expand natural gas production and strengthen its position in the global LNG market. The project will be developed in partnership with TotalEnergies, […]

Energy

One seafarer killed after ADNOC L&S oil tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz attack

News Editor 14/07/2026

Photo Credit : AFP One seafarer has died and several others were injured after two crude oil tankers operated by ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) were struck by projectiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz in the early hours of Tuesday. The company confirmed that its Al Bahyah and Mombasa B vessels sustained significant […]

Energy UAE

SEWA advances lighting projects across central region

Miguel Hadchity 13/07/2026

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE – July 2026 – The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority is continuing efforts to implement and develop street lighting projects across all areas and residential communities in the Central Region. According to the Emirates News Agency, this comes following a defined plan and timeline as part of the vision […]

Energy

ADNOC L&S Orders Four New LNG Carriers in $900 Million Fleet Expansion

News Editor 10/07/2026

Photo Credit : WAM ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S) has announced a major expansion of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) fleet with an order for four next-generation LNG carriers valued at approximately US$900 million (AED3.3 billion), reinforcing its strategy to meet growing global demand for cleaner energy. The new vessels, each with a cargo […]

Energy

EWEC opens registration for 20th Clean Energy Certificates auction

News Editor 07/07/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has opened registration for its 20th Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) auction, giving organisations across the UAE another opportunity to verify their clean electricity consumption and strengthen their sustainability commitments. Registration will remain open until 31 July 2026. Introduced under the Abu Dhabi

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ADNOC Drilling launches first AI-powered walking island rig ahead of schedule

News Editor 25/06/2026

Photo Credit : WAM ADNOC Drilling has announced the successful delivery of its first artificial intelligence-enabled “walking” island rig, marking a major milestone in the company’s efforts to advance drilling efficiency and strengthen Abu Dhabi’s energy sector. The next-generation rig was delivered ahead of schedule, reinforcing ADNOC Drilling’s strategy to integrate

Energy

DEWA powers Dubai’s EV growth with 62,000 MWh through Green Charger network

News Editor 24/06/2026

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has supplied more than 62,000 megawatt hours of electricity through its Green Charger Initiative since its launch in 2014, underlining the rapid rise of electric vehicle adoption across Dubai. The utility said the power delivered through its charging network has enabled over 310 million kilometres of […]

Energy

Dana Gas clears Egypt dues as new gas discovery exceeds forecasts

News Editor 23/06/2026

Photo Credit : Dana Gas UAE-based Dana Gas has confirmed that all its overdue receivables in Egypt have now been fully settled, marking a significant financial and operational milestone for the company as it expands its investment in the country’s gas sector. The company said it received additional payments worth Dh79 million ($21.5 million) from […]

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UAE, South Korea deepen cooperation in energy, nuclear and emerging technologies

News Editor 22/06/2026

Photo Credit : WAM The UAE and South Korea have explored new opportunities to expand their strategic partnership in energy, nuclear power and advanced technologies during high-level talks in Abu Dhabi. Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, met with South Korean Trade, Industry […]

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Shipping Resumes Through Strait of Hormuz After US-Iran Peace Deal

News Editor 18/06/2026

Photo Credit : Windward | X Commercial shipping activity through the strategic Strait of Hormuz is showing signs of recovery after the United States and Iran signed a peace agreement in France, prompting several vessels stranded for months to resume their journeys. According to maritime intelligence firm Windward, at least seven previously immobilised ships have […]