The German company is also exploring opportunities in Egypt, where it is developing a hydrogen hub as a viable producer of green hydrogen, according to Jochen Eickholt, executive board member of Siemens Energy. Victor Besa / The National
Hydrogen to become commercial in seven years in Middle East, Siemens Energy executive says

The company is developing a Dh50m hydrogen pilot project with Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

December 04, 2021, 11:53 AM
The Nasr field is part of Adma-Opco’s programme to add an extra 300,000 bpd capacity to Abu Dhabi’s overall production levels. The UAE is also on track to raise its overall capacity of production to 5 million barrels per day by 2030. Courtesy ABB
UAE at 50: Emirates looks to the future as a sustainable producer of energy

Opec's third-largest producer has embraced energy transition and positioning itself as a leader in new fuels such as green and blue hydrogen

November 29, 2021, 5:30 AM
The gasification unit at the 1.2 million barrels-per-day Jamnagar refinery in western Gujarat state was originally intended to produce syngas, which is a fuel gas mixture comprising hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. Bloomberg
Reliance to use gasification unit at world's largest refinery to produce hydrogen

The move follows the company's decision to transition away from fossil fuels and tap renewables as its primary source of energy

November 25, 2021, 9:03 AM
Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei says the UAE 'remains fully committed to the Declaration of Cooperation (Opec+) and reiterates that any decisions will be taken collectively'. Victor Besa/The National.
UAE committed to Opec+ and will act collectively with alliance

The country has 'no prior' stance ahead of the ministerial session on December 2

November 25, 2021, 8:07 AM
Oil storage tanks at the GS Caltex Corp oil terminal in Incheon, South Korea. Bloomberg
Co-ordinated global effort to ease energy prices leaves markets uncertain

Oil prices rose following President Joe Biden's announcement that the US will release strategic oil reserves

November 24, 2021, 2:58 PM
A hydrogen pipeline at a blast furnace in Germany. Hydrogen can be used in heavy transport and to reduce decarbonise the power sector. EPA
Platts unveils Middle East index to track cost of hydrogen production

Blue hydrogen produced in the region is cheaper, compared with the rest of the world

November 24, 2021, 12:51 PM
Fertiglobe is developing the plant in Ain Sokhna with Scatec, the Sovereign Fund of Egypt and Orascom Construction. Getty
Fertiglobe picks Plug Power to build green hydrogen electrolyser for Egypt plant

Plant will produce up to 90,000 tonnes of green ammonia

November 24, 2021, 6:44 AM
The Dead Sea Works complex near the southern part of the Dead Sea. AFP
Masdar looks to invest in renewables and water in Israel

Israel and Jordan plan to generate 30 per cent of their energy needs from renewables by 2030

November 23, 2021, 1:05 PM
The city of Petra, south Amman. Israel and Jordan already have a relationship in terms of energy. Tel Aviv exports gas from its Leviathan fields to Amman, which depends largely on imports to meet its energy needs. AFP
UAE, Jordan and Israel to develop solar and desalination plants

Feasibility studies for the project will begin in 2022

November 22, 2021, 3:19 PM
Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest says hydrogen energy projects are highly commercial 'if they're built at scale today'. Pawan Singh / The National
Australian billionaire seeks green hydrogen opportunities in the Middle East

Andrew Forrest, whose net worth is estimated at $14bn by 'Forbes', is putting his wealth into the greening of the planet

November 22, 2021, 5:30 AM
Adnoc, the UAE's main energy company, and Taqa, a major player in utilities, used Adipec to announce the formation of a joint venture to invest in renewables. Victor Besa / The National
Hydrocarbons and clean energy share stage at Adipec 2021

Deals worth more than $13.7 billion in the upstream and chemicals sector sealed at the week-long event

November 18, 2021, 2:30 PM
The new terminal at Khalifa Port. Adnoc L&S and AD Ports plan to select an international operator to form a joint venture to develop the port at Ta'ziz manufacturing hub. Abu Dhabi Ports
Adnoc Logistics & Services and AD Ports to develop Ta'ziz ports infrastructure

The hub will have three industrial zones for seven chemical projects

November 18, 2021, 8:37 AM
With the second phase of expansion, India will be able to maintain strategic reserves to meet 90 days of crude demand within "five years", according to Hardeep Singh Puri, Indian petroleum minister. Victor Besa/The National.
Adipec 2021: India poised to issue tenders for expansion of strategic reserves

Country's new petroleum minister warns high oil prices could push up inflation

November 18, 2021, 7:52 AM
The first ouput from the Ghasha concession is expected to begin in 2025 and will be ramped up to 1.5 billion cubic feet per day before the end of the decade. Christopher Pike/Bloomberg
Adnoc awards contracts worth $1.46bn to expand output from Dalma field

Around 70 per cent of the value of the project award will flow back into the UAE's economy

November 18, 2021, 6:00 AM
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, centre, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, right, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc, and Taqa chairman Mohamed Alsuwaidi at the signing ceremony. Photo: Adnoc
Adnoc and Taqa to form global renewables and hydrogen venture

State-backed energy companies plan to add 30 gigawatts of clean energy capacity by 2030

November 17, 2021, 6:23 AM