Energy news in the Middle East

An overview of news, trends and research in the Energy industry in the Middle East:

Peter Parry and Othmane Boujemaoui lead Bain & Company’s line-up at ADIPEC 2025 Kicking off next Monday, ADIPEC 2025 will welcome more than 200,000 attendees to discuss the future of the energy transition in the Middle East and globally.
28 October 2025
$2 trillion green finance opportunity awaits GCC nations The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has a promising opportunity to emerge as a major destination for climate-aligned foreign direct investment (FDI).
25 September 2025
Bahrain appoints advisors for first utility-scale solar power project Bahrain has embarked on a significant step towards a sustainable energy future with the announcement of its first major solar power project in the utility sector.
02 September 2025
Energy executives push back net-zero expectations amid rising challenges Despite record-breaking global investments in clean energy last year, leaders in the energy sector have become less optimistic about when the world will achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
09 April 2025
How the Middle East can assume the mantle of green energy leadership As the world seeks to navigate towards a more sustainable future, the Middle East has some unique advantages that could lead global sustainability efforts, writes Yahya Anouti, partner at strategy co
17 November 2024
Aramco Digital partners with Accenture for AI-skilled workforce in Saudi Arabia Aramco Digital, the digital and technology subsidiary of Aramco, has formed a strategic partnership with Accenture to drive the adoption of generative AI and other cutting-edge technologies within it
12 September 2024
KBR advises Kuwait Oil Company on renewable energy masterplan Kuwait Oil Company has hired KBR to advise the company on a country wide masterplan for the development of renewables and hydrogen.
13 August 2024
Turkey sees growth in renewable energy and hydrogen Renewables and hydrogen energy are a big part of newly added energy capacity in Turkey, according to a study from global strategy consulting firm Kearney.
14 May 2024
Energy executives less optimistic on 2050 energy transition progress Executives in the energy and natural resources industry are expecting a slowdown in the progress of the energy transition. That is according to a new report from Bain & Company.
15 April 2024
Net zero by 2050 requires $200 trillion. Financing the goal is an issue Reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions globally by 2050 will only be possible if major steps are taken to close the financing gap required to fund the green transition.
29 November 2023
The transition to a circular economy in the energy sector In an era where sustainability is paramount, the energy sector stands at a crossroads between traditional linear models and the potential of a circular economy.
29 November 2023
MENA faces big – and needed – opportunity to cut carbon emissions For countries in the MENA region, addressing the climate crisis is especially urgent. It will require bold initiatives and commitment from all sides to transform the huge risks into opportunities.
24 November 2023
Energy savings: Is 5G a sustainability driver or a power glutton? 5G is regarded by many as an important stimulus that will drive digitalization.
16 October 2023
Middle East energy executives optimistic on hydrogen potential Most executives in the Middle East are bullish on hydrogen and carbon capture, according to a new report from strategy consultancy Bain & Company.
09 October 2023
dss+ helps client reduce downstream energy and utility losses Facing notable energy losses across its installations, a Middle East-based global energy and chemicals company consulted with dss+ to enhance its energy management practices within the context of a l
14 September 2023
Safeguarding national energy security at a time of mounting risks National energy security forms the bedrock upon which nations establish their economic vitality, social stability, and strategic autonomy.
28 August 2023
Clean hydrogen needs $9 trillion investment to meet net zero by 2050 Decisive action in the short term could make green hydrogen competitive in less than 10 years. This type of clean hydrogen could help the world meet net zero goals by 2050.
22 August 2023
Why hydrocarbons will remain pivotal in the global energy mix As the world increasingly transitions its energy capacity towards renewable solutions, hydrocarbons will remain an integral part of the global energy mix.
31 July 2023
Global air conditioning market ripe for cool wind of change In the coming decades, the growing use of air conditioners in homes and offices around the world will be one of the top drivers of new electricity demand.
18 July 2023
Morocco to become leader in green hydrogen production market As excitement over green hydrogen grows around the world, Morocco is emerging as a leader in production.
11 July 2023
Study confirms hydrogen pipeline from GCC to Europe is feasible A pipeline crossing the Mediterranean to transport MENA’s abundant hydrogen supplies to Europe sounds fanciful and cost-ineffective, but a new study has found that such a project could be feasibl
30 June 2023
Aramco first Middle East company to make BCG’s Top 50 Innovation list Aramco has been named one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world, having made its debut in Boston Consulting Group’s Most Innovative Companies 2023 report.
23 June 2023
Riyadh Al Najjar (PwC): 'ESG can drive transformation' in GCC countries A strategy of setting ambitious Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) targets and shifting away from oil to renewable energy has the potential to massively transform Middle Eastern countries.
17 May 2023
Egypt and Greece to hire consultancy for electricity connection A consultancy will soon be chosen to conduct the technical and economic feasibility study for a $4 billion joint intercontinental power connection project.
09 May 2023
Engie selects Jummar as communications consultant in Saudi Energy conglomerate Engie has selected Jummar as its communications consultant in Saudi Arabia. With revenues of over €90 billion, Engie is one of the world’s largest energy and utility companies.
02 May 2023
Renewables driving capacity growth in Turkey's power generation sector Turkey’s power generation industry reached a milestone last year, surpassing the 100 GW capacity for the first time in history. Renewables are playing a major part in driving the growth.
01 May 2023
Carbon Offsets: What they are and how to make them work In the fight against global warming, carbon offsets offer businesses an effective tool to take responsibility for their carbon footprint while supporting the transition to a low-carbon future.
19 April 2023
Xodus develops emissions reduction blueprint for drilling rig operator Global energy consultancy Xodus Group has conducted a review of greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency for an unnamed drilling rig operator in the Middle East.
01 March 2023
Experts guide Empower’s oversubscribed IPO on Dubai Financial Market On Tuesday next week, Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) will officially start trading on the Dubai Financial Market, following the successful conclusion of a hotly contested init
08 November 2022
Johnny Kollin named a top leader in the solar energy sector Johnny Kollin, the founder of a boutique management consultancy, has been named one of the leading figures in the Middle East’s solar industry.
27 September 2022
Tadweer hires consultants for landfill gas to energy project Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) has hired a consultancy firm to conduct a feasibility study for one of its sustainability projects.
25 August 2022
ADNOC using AI for better geomodelling of hydrocarbon reservoirs When geologists of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) identified an opportunity to improve the way the company applies geomodelling for assessing hydrocarbon reservoirs, it's leaders turned to IBM and SAP for support.
23 August 2022

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