Africa is on track to install a record 17 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity in 2026, with around three-quarters expected to come from distributed systems that remain underrepresented in official statistics, according to analysis by Ember published in October.
The UAE has strengthened its role in global industrial decarbonisation efforts after EMSTEEL Group, one of the region’s largest publicly traded steel and building materials manufacturers, was reappointed as Co-Chair of the Alliance for Industry Decarbonisation (AFID) for a second term.
Amin Nasser, Aramco President and CEO, has called for closer coordination among governments, energy suppliers and customers to strengthen global energy resilience and better withstand geopolitical disruptions.
Dubai Supreme Council of Energy is strengthening oversight of petroleum products trading to enhance safety, compliance and operational efficiency across storage, transport, distribution and supply, in line with Executive Council Resolution No. 85 of 2025 and approved technical standards.
China’s Hade-Fuman oil field has produced over 26 million tonnes of oil and gas from ultra-deep reservoirs more than 6,000 meters underground, strengthening its role as a major oil and gas production hub in Xinjiang’s Taklimakan Desert.
ADNOC has signed a multi-year Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Thailand-based energy and infrastructure group Gulf Group to supply approximately 2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Asia from 2027.
Parker Hannifin will showcase its motion and control technologies under the theme “Engineered to Keep Energy Moving” at ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi from November 2 to 5, highlighting solutions designed to support continuous energy operations.
Alfa Laval has begun the process of fully integrating Desmet, aiming to strengthen its position in the oils, fats and biofuel industries by combining the companies’ complementary process engineering capabilities.
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Canadian project developer and commodities broker Ground State Market Solutions (GSMS) to assess and advance liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies from Canada to African markets, with an initial focus on West Africa.
Namibia’s emerging oil and gas industry presents a significant opportunity to transform the country’s economy, but unlocking its full potential will require collaboration, shared growth and a strong commitment to the spirit of Harambee, according to Isabel von Oelhafen, Business Development Manager, NamibiaOilAndGas.com.
