‘Rethink everything’ to crack Middle East energy markets
Viewed from a challenging UK environment, the Middle East - with its enormous natural resources and supportive regimes - can seem like a utopia. The reality is different.
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Shell hands Wood pre-FEED work on Middle East hydrogen project
Wood (LON: WG) has been awarded pre-front-end engineering and design (pre-FEED) work on Oman's Blue Horizons hydrogen project by the UK supermajor Shell (LON: SHEL).
‘World scale’ Kintore hydrogen project could rival giant Saudi Arabia development
Statera Energy's plans to produce green hydrogen in Kintore puts the Aberdeenshire town in the same league as Saudi Arabia's Neom and the Port of Rotterdam, it has been claimed.
ACWA eyes Amsterdam for green hydrogen trade link
“This collaboration is more than just a stepping stone – it is a leap towards a new horizon."
Masdar, Inpex strike e-methane deal
Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi said the agreement “opens an exciting new chapter for Masdar as we explore how to unlock the full potential of green hydrogen to produce fuel for homes and businesses”.
Adnoc begins building first high-speed hydrogen fuel station
“Through this pilot programme, we will gather important data on how hydrogen transportation technology performs as we continue to develop the UAE’s hydrogen infrastructure.”
Gulf-to-Europe hydrogen pipe feasible, consultants claim
"Together with Afry, we have identified a potential stable corridor to bring supply and demand together. The scale-up of hydrogen adoption goes through projects like this,” Bombardi said.
Oman hands out first two hydrogen project awards
Engie said the feedstock would go to South Korea, starting in the second half of 2030. It will take seven years to develop and build the project and then it will operate for 40 years. It will begin construction in 2027.
Creating a hydrogen market from scratch
“Price is price is price. The only way to produce hydrogen very cheaply is if you have baseload power 24/7,” Mussat said.
Neom reaches financial close on hydrogen, awards port work
Air Products is also working on receiving facilities in Europe. In November 2022 it set out plans, with Mabanaft, to build a green ammonia import facility in Hamburg. This project should start up in 2026.
Abu Dhabi sets focus on tech and emissions, ahead of COP28
“Last year, developing economies received only 20% of clean tech investments. These economies represent 70% of the world's population – that's over 5 billion people,” Sultan Al Jaber said.
Abu Dhabi bank first out of the blocks to target emissions
FAB is aiming to reduce scope one to three emissions in the oil and gas sector by 7 to 15% by 2030, from a 2021 baseline.
Eni, Adnoc agree to clean energy co-operation
Eni said the companies may work together in renewable energy, blue and green hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), tackling methane emissions and other areas.
UAE signs up to UK energy plans, Masdar eyes Amsterdam
The MoU today demonstrates that “not only are we are strengthening our energy security and lowering bills for consumers in the long term, we’re unlocking huge opportunities for investment in British expertise and jobs in the process”.
Shell signs up to Oman gas deals, eyes new hydrogen export option
The company signed a term sheet to buy LNG from Oman LNG for 10 years. The Omani project will provide Shell with 0.8 million tonnes per year, it said.
TAQA, Adnoc complete Masdar deal, pledge rapid expansion
TAQA and Adnoc have completed the acquisition of stakes in clean energy operator Masdar, coming in alongside Mubadala Holdings.
ENOC, IHI strike green ammonia MoU
Dubai’s ENOC Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s IHI Corp. to establish a green ammonia project.
NewMed signs up to supply Uniper with Israeli LNG
NewMed Energy has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to supply natural gas, and develop blue hydrogen, for delivery into Europe with Uniper.
Maximise production, minimise emissions, argues Adnoc chief
Adnoc CEO Sultan Al Jaber has called for the world to produce from all the energy sources it can, while minimising emissions.
OQ emissions rise, but with aims for change at Block 60
Oman’s OQ has set out a number of stratagems for the energy transition, but for 2021 emissions increased.
Petrofac signs up to support Omani hydrogen plans
Petrofac has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oman Hydrogen Centre (OHC), with a particular focus on green hydrogen.
QE launches world’s biggest blue ammonia plan
QatarEnergy (QE) has launched plans for a world-scale blue ammonia project, with capacity of 1.2 million tonnes per year.
Technip Energies, NPCC launch MENA-focused energy transition unit
Technip Energies and Abu Dhabi’s National Petroleum Construction Co. (NPCC) have agreed to establish a joint company, aiming to focus on the energy transition.
Taqa and ADNOC take control of UAE’s Masdar in $2bn deal
Taqa and ADNOC have struck a $1.9 billion deal to acquire controlling stakes in Abu Dhabi’s clean energy firm Masdar.
Adnoc stacks up hydrogen deals with Japan
Adnoc has strengthened its low-carbon ties with Japan, signing deals on blue hydrogen and ammonia, during a three-day visit.