Samsung C&T E&C Group has received a letter of award from QatarEnergy LNG for the construction of a large-scale carbon compression and transport facility. The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract is valued at approximately KRW 1.9 trillion ($1.3 billion). Located about 80 km north of Doha in Ras Laffan Industrial City, the project aims
QatarEnergy has completed a farm-in transaction with Eni, acquiring a 40% participating interest in the North Rafah exploration block, offshore Egypt. The agreement, recently approved by the Government of Egypt, grants QatarEnergy a 40% stake in the offshore concession, with Eni (the Operator) retaining the remaining 60% interest. Commenting on this agreement, His Excellency Saad
UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company and leading provider of carbon offset solutions Farnek, has launched Emirates Carbon, a free, open-access platform offering carbon footprint calculations, as well as direct access to high-quality offset programmes, certified carbon credits, and International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs). Unlike complex enterprise systems, Emirates Carbon gives individuals, SMEs,
Africa is witnessing an unprecedented surge in solar energy adoption, transforming a continent long plagued by energy poverty into a rising global leader in renewable power. According to the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), the continent now boasts more than 20 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar capacity across utility-scale projects, commercial and industrial setups, mini-grids,
The European Union is “well on track” to reach its 2030 goal to cut 55% of planet-warming emissions, according to new findings released on Wednesday. The European Commission, the EU’s executive, based the conclusions on countries’ updated climate plans, which governments have been filing in recent months. The assessment — which shows the EU on track to
The British public are becoming even more supportive towards solar farms, according to the latest polling in a survey conducted by Copper Consultancy, despite myths and misconceptions about them persisting. More than three quarters of respondents to a survey conducted by Copper Consultancy backed the development of solar energy in their local area. Over two thirds
With a career that spans from the misty hills of Wicklow to the bustling innovation hubs of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, Nabeel Ahmad has carved a unique path in sustainability and energy optimization. As the Director of Sustainability and Energy Optimization at Musanadah Facilities Management, Nabeel is not just focused on energy efficiency— he’s reimagining
China’s EAST project has set a new global record by maintaining a high-confinement plasma state for over 17 minutes, paving the way for future clean energy solutions by mimicking the sun’s fusion process. The country’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), also known as the “artificial sun,” has set a new world record by sustaining high-confinement
The U.S. Department of Energy has zeroed in on three regions of the country it has determined are in major need of new electric transmission infrastructure and eligible for future federal funding, it announced recently. The DOE selected Lake Erie-Canada, including parts of Lake Erie and Pennsylvania; the Southwestern Grid Connector, including parts of Colorado,
A prominent figure in the clean and renewable energy sectors, Fragaria Alfissima, Managing Director of PT Califpena Sinambung Daya, has built a distinguished career centred around advancing sustainable energy solutions. With a deep commitment to environmental stewardship, Fragaria has played a key role in driving forward Indonesia’s clean energy transition. His professional journey is marked
