Turning flare gas into hydrogen and graphene, Levidian seals UAE deal
A pioneering company has struck a deal to help decarbonise flaring sites in the United Arab Emirates, while producing hydrogen and graphene.
Middle East
Solar, hydrogen and storage: a heady mix for the Middle East
The Middle East’s oil and gas has put the region at the heart of the energy sector the last 100 years. These resources, plus plentiful sunshine, will see it continue to play a major role into the energy transition – but there will be bumps along the way.
Worley wins major Omani green hydrogen study
Green Energy Oman (GEO) has commissioned a concept feasibility study from Worley for a 25 GW green hydrogen plan in Oman.
Neom signs deal with Air Products to begin green hydrogen work
Neom has signed an agreement to begin construction of a 1.2 million tonne per year green hydrogen facility in Saudi Arabia, the largest in the world.
Germany heads to UAE for ammonia deals, after Qatar LNG talks
Germany has struck agreements with Adnoc on securing low-carbon test ammonia cargoes, which will play a key part in the European state’s energy transition.
Bigger Faster Better #2: The future of hydrogen in the UK and UAE
The second episode of Bigger Faster Better explores the future of hydrogen and compares how this crucial low-carbon technology is developing in the UK and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
QE ups CCS, solar plan in move to cut carbon intensity
QatarEnergy (QE) is doubling down on its carbon capture and solar plans, with the aim of producing cleaner LNG.
Delek rebrands as NewMed, eyes Morocco growth
Delek Drilling is relaunching as NewMed Energy as the company expands into new areas, such as blue hydrogen and renewable power.
Masdar prepares to “supercharge” with 2030 target
Masdar has ambitious plans to scale up its power capacity and sees the entry of Adnoc and TAQA as set to “supercharge” its business.
Masdar signs up TotalEnergies, Engie on green hydrogen plans
Masdar has struck international deals on two of its domestic green hydrogen projects, on the sidelines of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
Masdar sets 100 GW renewable energy target for 2030
Masdar aims to be the world’s largest renewable energy company in the world, with a 100 GW target by 2030.
BP launches renewable energy, hydrogen push in Oman
BP has signed a strategic framework agreement (SFA) with Oman, with the plan of delivering a “multiple gigawatt world-class” renewable energy and hydrogen plan by 2030.
Air Products awards Thyssenkrupp green hydrogen role at NEOM
Thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers has won work from Air Products to provide a 2 GW electrolysis unit to produce green hydrogen in Saudi Arabia.
Macron oversees slew of French deals on visit to Middle East
French President Emmanuel Macron has overseen a number of commercial deals during his visit to the Middle East.
Adnoc, TAQA move on Masdar’s energy, hydrogen units
Adnoc and TAQA have set out a plan to take a leading stake in Masdar’s renewable energy and hydrogen businesses.
Adnoc, TAQA line up major green hydrogen push
Adnoc has launched a renewable energy and green hydrogen venture with Abu Dhabi’s TAQA.
UAE targets 25% of hydrogen market share
The United Arab Emirates has launched its Hydrogen Leadership Roadmap, with the stated aim of capturing a 25% market share.
FFI follows UK hydrogen deal with Jordan study
Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has struck a deal to carry out studies with Jordan on green hydrogen.
The potential of hydrogen in the Gulf States
Although key barriers remain, the worldwide potential of hydrogen is vast. Some estimate an investment pipeline of $300 billion, with hydrogen possibly supplying 18% of global energy by 2050. The Gulf States are particularly well placed to capitalise as producers and exporters of clean hydrogen.
Adnoc picks Wood for blue ammonia plans
Adnoc has set out preliminary plans for a world-scale 1 million tonne per year blue ammonia facility in Ruwais.
Japan signs hydrogen cooperation deal with UAE
Japan and the UAE have signed a hydrogen cooperation deal aimed at accelerating bilateral support for an international hydrogen supply chain.
Mubadala, Snam to work on hydrogen together
Mubadala Investment and Italy’s Snam have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on hydrogen development in the United Arab Emirates.
Adnoc, Korea talk blue hydrogen supplies
Adnoc and South Korea have held talks on blue hydrogen supplies during a virtual business trip.
UAE eager to build bridges to Biden admin
The day before US President Joe Biden was inaugurated in Washington DC, Adnoc’s CEO was speaking in support of the ties that bind the two.
Abu Dhabi launches hydrogen plans, Siemens signs up
Adnoc, Mubadala Investment and ADQ have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on launching the Abu Dhabi Hydrogen Alliance.