Energy

The world needs to triple renewable energy capacity to 11.2 TW by 2030 to meet COP28 goal

"Renewables must grow at higher speed and scale. Our new report sheds light on the direction of travel; if we continue with the current growth rate, we will only face failure in reaching the tripling renewables target agreed in the UAE Consensus at COP28, consequently risking the goals of the Paris Agreement and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”

Masdar breaks ground on solar power plant in Sharjah

Masdar's new solar energy park in Sharjah breaks ground in cooperation with French energy company EDF.

Saudi Arabia discovers seven new oil and gas fields

Saudi Arabia's energy minister announced Aramco's discovery of seven new oil and gas deposits in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province and Empty Quarter.

Hacks to Make Your Air Conditioner Work Harder

Keeping your home cool during the hot and humid summer months is costly and damaging to the climate because of all the extra energy usage. But with a few strategic hacks to using your current window-based air conditioner, portable air conditioning unit or central air condition system, you can make your air conditioner work more efficiently.

Desert art and solar energy in Oman

Highlighting this beautiful scene is the French-Swiss artist Saype who laid out a mural of hope in the sands of the Wahiba Desert at an Oman solar power plant.

The Future of Texas Energy: Is Transitioning to 100% Renewables Possible?

Texas has been called the “Energy Capital of the World” for good reason. According to the EIA, the state is the country's top crude oil and natural gas producer, accounting for 27 percent of its natural gas production and 42 percent of its crude oil production.

Egypt developing green methanol fueling stations with Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports

AD Ports Group, the operator of industrial cities and free zones in Abu Dhabi, is spearheading a consortium to develop a green methanol plant in Egypt.

China is building nuclear power plants in Turkey

"While countries like Germany have decommissioned the last of their nuclear reactors Communist and autocratic regimes are just getting started."

Russia builds first nuclear reactor in Asia: expect no outcry

Russia aims to build six nuclear power plants in Uzbekistan.

Turkish youth say they will pay 10% more for renewables

It's easy to put your mouth on your money before you start your career, yet Turkey has captured the sentiment of youth in a new study that find Turkish youth will pay 10% more on renewable energy. 

World Bank funds Turkey with $1 Billion to support renewables

The Turkish government has signed a USD 1 billion (EUR 919 million) agreement with the World Bank to initiate a program promoting the expansion of renewable energy in the country.

Solar panels save these sisters in Lebanon

A Christian aid organization helps power up orphanage in Lebanon

The Dumat Al-Jandal wind farm is Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm

The Dumat Al-Jandal wind farm with a capacity of 400MW, stands as a pioneering endeavor in Saudi Arabia's renewable energy landscape in an ancient land. 

Masdar and Bahrain unite on wind energy

The United Arab Emirates renewable energy company Masdar and Bapco Energies from Bahrain will co-develop up to 2GW of wind projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain, both parties announced this week. 

Can sustainable aviation fuel SAFs save consumers from German green tax on flying?

As Germany puts a 20% tax on passengers flying on commercial airline travel starting May, we need a stronger push and investment in green fuel for consumers so they can get flying without taxing the environment. Can SAFs lead the way?

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