Blackline Safety has won a 2026 Firehouse Innovation Award for its G8 safety wearable, marking the company’s second consecutive year of recognition following last year’s award for its EXO 8 area monitor.
The UK’s installed power capacity is projected to nearly double by 2035, with renewables accounting for 73 per cent of the generation fleet. GlobalData says faster grid connections, transmission investment and market reforms will be critical to delivering growth.
The International Society of Automation (ISA) Saudi Arabia Section has concluded the ISA Saudi Automation Conference 2026 in Al Khobar, bringing together more than 800 participants to discuss industrial automation, digital transformation and emerging technologies.
International oil companies operating in South Africa have called for regulatory reforms, faster licensing decisions and infrastructure investment to unlock the country’s upstream potential and reduce reliance on imported fuels.
The International Energy Forum (IEF) has welcomed EDF power solutions to its Industry Advisory Council (IAC), strengthening industry representation in global discussions on energy security, electricity systems and the energy transition.
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) plans to launch a dedicated mineral exploration investment company within the next 12 months to address the continent’s exploration funding gap, boost domestic production and strengthen control over mineral resources.
L&T Renewables KSA has partnered with Onaizah Colleges to train Saudi students for renewable energy careers, offering internships, practical training and research opportunities while exploring employment pathways to support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals.
South Africa’s renewable energy capacity is expected to overtake thermal generation by 2035, driven by expanding solar and wind projects, private investment and the retirement of ageing coal plants, according to GlobalData.
Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) has announced that Gulf Spic General Trading & Contracting, a leading Kuwaiti firm specialised in delivering EPC services to the energy sector, has emerged as the lowest bidder for its Booster Stations Enhancement Project. In total, KOC had received four bids for the BS-140 and 150 upgrade project.
Brent touched $110 a barrel for the first time since May on Friday on worries that escalating tensions in the Middle East could further tighten supplies, while investors assessed how much diesel Russia could supply to the global market, said a report. At least nine commercial ships have come under attack near Hormuz over this week.
