Saudi Arabia and state oil giant Aramco are seeking partnerships with foreign governments to expand overseas strategic oil storage capacity, as the company anticipates a significant increase in demand following the Middle East conflict.
Saudi Aramco has ordered the evacuation of all remaining staff from its headquarters in Dhahran, eastern Saudi Arabia, and instructed employees to work remotely until further notice, various news channels have reported quoting sources.
Aamal Energy has secured a five-year procurement services contract worth more than QAR 100 million ($27 million) with a local company in Qatar, covering maintenance, repair and operations supplies, as the subsidiary expands its role in supporting industrial and energy supply chains.
The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has launched the sixth cycle of the Emirates Energy Award (EEA) for 2026–2028, with a total prize pool of $1 million across 10 categories, recognising innovations and projects that advance sustainable and resilient energy systems.
Africa is struggling to translate falling battery prices into increased investment in energy storage, with financing constraints, regulatory uncertainty and infrastructure planning gaps slowing deployment, according to the latest ESI Africa Industry Insights: Energy & Storage Volume 5 (2026).
RelyOn has agreed to acquire Windhunter Academy from FAMUR, strengthening its presence in Poland’s wind energy training market.cEstablished in 2009, Windhunter is a provider of safety and technical training for the wind sector.
KBR it has been awarded contracts to support the revamp of two ammonia plants owned and operated by AGF Nitrogen through its affiliated companies SKWP in Germany and LAT Nitrogen in Linz, Austria.
The UAE continues to advance its pioneering approach making sustainability a cornerstone of development, innovation a driver of growth and international partnerships a foundation for a more prosperous future.
The UAE’s renewable energy capacity surged more than 63-fold, from 129 megawatts in 2015 to over 8.2 gigawatts in 2025, with clean energy accounting for 32.4% of electricity generation, said Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure.
Energy sector resilience has exceeded expectations, with 64% of energy insiders see greater resilience despite disruption, while 85% consider the energy sector a more attractive investment than five years ago. The Middle East is also emerging as a key growth market, according to Adipec ’s Global Energy Report 2026: Power Shift.
