SLB, an energy technology company, has been awarded multiple offshore drilling services contracts by Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi headquartered international energy company, for the Tangkulo natural gas deepwater development and associated exploration and appraisal drilling activities in the Andaman Sea, offshore Indonesia.
The global lithium-ion battery market surpassed $150 billion in 2025, growing over 20 per cent from 2024. Batteries are key for automotive, power systems, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies, becoming foundational to modern economies while raising strategic concerns over supply security and industrial competitiveness.
The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has signed an agreement with the joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Pirelli, for the supply of polybutadiene rubber and carbon black for the production of 3.5 million tyres annually.
Veolia, Terra Academia International (TAI) and the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) have launched Terra Academia Bahrain, dedicated to ecological transformation, industrial innovation and sustainability. The initiative aims to establish the Middle East’s first university in this field, featuring a campus and online platform, and training 5,000 learners by 2030.
Adnoc Group’s listed companies posted record 2025 results, sustaining momentum across its integrated value chain and delivering on growth and shareholder commitments outlined at its October Investor Majlis. The six firms generated AED190.1 billion ($51.8 billion) in revenue, AED61.3 billion EBITDA, and AED35.8 billion net profit.
Eni confirms an oil discovery in the Algaita-01 exploration well in Block 15/06, offshore Angola, approximately 18 km from Olombendo FPSO. Preliminary estimates indicate oil in place of around 500 million barrels. Block 15/06 is operated by Azule Energy (36.84 per cent), in partnership with SSI (26.32 per cent) and Sonangol E&P (36.84 per cent).
Nearly 600 million people in Africa lack electricity, with access growth failing to match population increases. While the IEA estimates $15 billion in annual investment is needed for universal access, current commitments remain under $2.5 billion. This widening funding gap, amid rising demand, presents a significant long-term commercial opportunity.
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has signed a SAR16 billion ($4.27 billion) shari’ah-compliant financing facility with a group of regional banks including Saudi National Bank, Al Rajhi, Banque Saudi Fransi and Qatar International Islamic Bank, to refinance its existing debt.
Saudi-based Acwa Power, the world's largest private water desalination company and a leader in energy transition, has announced the launch of full commercial operations at its 501MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) linked to its Riverside Solar project at Tashkent in Uzbekistan.
Halliburton, one of the world's leading providers of products and services to the energy industry, has launched the XTR CS injection system, a wireline-retrievable safety valve solution engineered for CO₂ injection in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) wells.
