Energy Sustainability

Egypt launches the largest wind farm in the Middle East and Africa

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2025

A 650 megawatt facility French energy company Engie has helped facilitate the full commissioning of the Red Sea Wind Energy project in Egypt – currently the largest operational wind farm in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The 650 megawatt (MW) facility, located near the Gulf of Suez in

Aviation Energy Sustainability

Radia is developing the WindRunner – the world’s largest aircraft – for green energy and defence verticals

Arnold Pinto 03/08/2025

Amid a global airlift gap Aerospace and energy firm Radia has begun building what is set to become the world’s largest cargo aircraft, aiming to address critical shortfalls in global oversized freight transport and expand the reach of clean energy projects. Known as the WindRunner, the aircraft is being designed to carry extremely large cargo […]

Energy Sustainability

Google invests in Italian energy firm to expand long-duration storage for clean power push

Arnold Pinto 27/07/2025

By the year 2030 Google has signed a global commercial partnership with Italy-based Energy Dome to deploy its long-duration CO₂ battery technology, aiming to accelerate efforts to power its operations entirely with carbon-free energy by 2030. The agreement marks Google’s first commercial deal involving long-duration energy storage. It also includes a strategic investment

Business Energy Oil & Gas

Do you know that these 8 countries control the world’s energy supply?

Arnold Pinto 20/07/2025

As oil superpowers Global oil production remains dominated by a handful of countries, each with significant influence over energy markets, pricing, and international policy. As geopolitical tensions and energy transitions unfold, these nations remain critical to the global energy supply chain. Middle Eastern producers, particularly Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Iraq, remain

Appointments Energy GCC

Niko Cornelis to lead GCC operations of Engie

News Desk 02/07/2025

Amid regional energy transition French power company Engie has appointed Niko Cornelis as its new Country Manager for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, expanding his remit in the region at a time of rising demand for renewable energy and infrastructure development. Cornelis, based in Dubai, continues in his current role as Managing Director for […]

Aviation Energy

Airbus selects Engie to lead decarbonisation of its European operations

Arnold Pinto 30/06/2025

Involving 22 sites Airbus has selected the French energy group Engie to lead a large-scale decarbonisation project across its 22 industrial sites in Europe, aiming to reduce energy use and carbon emissions significantly by 2030. The move is part of Airbus’s broader sustainability strategy, with potential implications for aerospace supply chains in the Middle East

Defence & Security Energy

American airstrike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility was ‘successful’

Arnold Pinto 28/06/2025

According to Pentagon officials A United States airstrike on Iran’s Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant has reportedly destroyed a key part of the country’s nuclear infrastructure and prompted a ceasefire in the 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel. ‘Operation Midnight Hammer’, which was carried out by US B-2 Spirit bombers, is being described by American defence […]

Energy Markets

Iceland tops global energy resilience rankings

Arnold Pinto 08/05/2025

Study analyses 79 nations Iceland is the most energy-resilient country in the world, according to a new global study launched after a catastrophic blackout on April 28, 2025, plunged parts of Spain and Portugal into darkness. The research, conducted by TRG Datacenters, analysed energy systems in 79 nations and ranked their ability to recover from […]

Business Energy Sustainability

Iskraemeco expands global footprint with strategic developments

Arnold Pinto 27/04/2025

Focus on UAE market Iskraemeco, based in Kranj, Slovenia, is a provider of smart metering solutions, and is making significant strides in its global expansion. Recently, the company has been involved in several key projects and strategic initiatives that underscore its commitment to innovation and sustainability. In the United Arab Emirates, Iskraemeco has partnered with

Energy Space

Honda is ready to test space-bound hydrogen fuel cell technology

Arnold Pinto 21/04/2025

In bold lunar mission push In a bold stride towards advancing sustainable space exploration, Honda R&D will begin testing its cutting-edge high-differential pressure water electrolysis system aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The initiative, which brings together leading space innovators Sierra Space and Tec-Masters, is part of Honda’s broader ambition to

Business Energy

Karpowership orders 24 dual-fuel engines from MAN Energy Solutions

Arnold Pinto 31/03/2025

Boosting fleet capacity by 500 MW Karpowership, a global energy transition company and the world’s largest operator of floating power plants (powership), has commissioned MAN Energy Solutions to deliver 24 18V51/60DF dual-fuel engines. These engines, each with a capacity of 20.7 MW for power generation, will be deployed aboard several of Karpowership’s vessels, which

Business Energy

Anmax Energy aims to energise Goa – one rooftop solar system at a time

News Desk 06/03/2025

As the future remains bright Anmak Energy, a rapidly growing solar startup based in Goa, India, is making waves in the home solar space with its innovative, affordable, and customer-centric approach. Established in 2019, the company has carved a niche by offering high-quality rooftop solar systems, delivered with remarkable speed and at unbeatable prices. With […]

Aviation Energy Sustainability

Azzera adds new ReFuelEU module to CELESTE platform to simplify compliance

Arnold Pinto 02/03/2025

To comply with EU mandate Sustainability solutions provider Azzera has unveiled a powerful new module to help business and commercial aviation operators comply with the European Union’s (EU) ReFuelEU mandate. This latest addition to Azzera’s CELESTE platform strengthens the company’s commitment to simplifying emissions management and sustainability compliance,

Energy

JetWind Power Corporation targets global expansion

Arnold Pinto 24/02/2025

With its unique technology JetWind Power Corporation, the American innovator behind the world’s first patented Energy-Capturing Pods (ECPs), is poised for international expansion as its revolutionary technology attracts global attention. The company’s groundbreaking system, already in action at Dallas Love Field Airport, captures aircraft-generated wind to generate

Energy

Shell invests in deep-water project in Nigeria

Arnold Pinto 30/12/2024

Located at Bonga North Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell, has announced a significant final investment decision (FID) on the Bonga North deep-water project off the coast of Nigeria. The strategic initiative aims to enhance production capabilities at the existing Bonga Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO)

Energy Sustainability Transport

MAN Cryo supplies fuel system for world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht

Arnold Pinto 16/11/2024

118.8-metre vessel is under construction MAN Cryo has provided a groundbreaking fuel system for the world’s first hydrogen-powered superyacht, a 118.8-metre vessel under construction by Dutch yacht builder Feadship. Known as Project 821, the superyacht will feature a state-of-the-art hydrogen fuel-cell propulsion system, marking a significant milestone in sustainable

Energy

WEF: Energy Transition Momentum Slowing Amid Global Volatility

Arnold Pinto 23/06/2024

European Nations Dominate ETI 2024 Rankings The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its annual report on global energy transitions, revealing a nuanced picture of progress and challenges amidst heightened global uncertainty. The report titled ‘Fostering Effective Energy Transition 2024’ underscores that while the world has made strides towards a more equitable, secure,

Energy Events

23 French Firms To Exhibit At Middle East Energy 2024

Arnold Pinto 06/04/2024

France Leads In Advanced Energy Solutions The upcoming Middle East Energy exhibition in Dubai, scheduled from April 16-18, 2024, is not just another event. It is a platform where 23 leading French companies will showcase their advanced energy solutions, underlining the significant role France aims to play in addressing the Middle East region’s energy challenges. […]

Energy Sustainability

COP28: Key strategies can reduce cooling equipment power consumption and cut emissions by 60%

Arnold Pinto 12/12/2023

5 billion people could benefit from life-saving cooling An analytic report released during the ongoing COP28 climate talks in Dubai reveals that implementing curated measures to reduce the power consumption of cooling equipment globally could lead to a substantial 60-96% reduction in predicted 2050 sectoral emissions. The report, titled ‘Keeping it Chill: How to meet […]

Energy

ADIPEC 2023 will feature top speakers from the global energy sector – 1,600+ of them   

Arnold Pinto 05/08/2023

More than 1,600 leaders, innovators and policymakers from across the global energy industry will speak at ADIPEC 2023, from October 2-5, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Hosted by ADNOC and organised by dmg events, the annual ADIPEC exhibition and conferences B2B event collects the who’s who of the global energy vertical under one roof, to […]