Energy

Energy, Oil & Gas

Nigeria targets up to $50bn offshore O&G investment by 2030

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Nigeria is aiming to attract between $30 billion and $50 billion in offshore oil and gas investments by 2030 as it works to revive crude production, increase energy output, and strengthen its position as Africa’s leading energy producer.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas

NEOM unit commissions 3.15GW substation at innovation city Oxagon

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Enowa, the energy, water and hydrogen subsidiary of mega Saudi futuristic city NEOM, has announced that it has commissioned a new power substation at Oxagon, thus increasing the manufacturing and innovation city's available electricity capacity to 3.15GW.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil slips below $80 as hopes of Hormuz reopening ease supply concerns

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

Oil prices remained under pressure on Tuesday after suffering steep losses over the previous two sessions, as growing optimism over a potential breakthrough in US-Iran diplomacy raised hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could soon be reopened to normal shipping, easing fears of disruptions to global crude supplies.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Hormuz shipping disruptions expose global supply chain risks: ITC

Wed, 05 Aug 2026

The International Trade Centre (ITC) said disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are weighing on global trade, exposing the vulnerability of supplies of energy and fertilisers to one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints. LNG exports plunged 95%, while urea was down 83%.

Construction & Real Estate Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Tarshid completes energy retrofit covering 43 Madinah university buildings

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Saudi energy services company Tarshid has completed the second phase of an energy efficiency retrofit project at the Islamic University of Madinah, covering 43 buildings and facilities. It involved upgrades to cooling, AC and lighting systems aimed at improving energy efficiency.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Oil rebounds as Gulf shipping risks offset hopes of talks breakthrough

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

Oil prices recovered on Tuesday after suffering their steepest one-day decline in weeks, as persistent concerns over potential supply disruptions in the Middle East outweighed optimism that diplomatic efforts could quickly end the five-month-old conflict between the United States and Iran.

Energy, Oil & Gas

BP posts stronger Q2 profit, CEO unveils list of priorities

Tue, 04 Aug 2026

BP reported a sharp rebound in second-quarter earnings, helped by stronger oil and gas prices, improved refining margins and robust cash generation, as new Chief Executive Officer Meg O'Neill outlined an ambitious strategy to improve performance and restore shareholder confidence.

Construction & Real Estate

US-Saudi consortium Mera Oil shortlists three GCC sites for $5bn refinery

Mon, 03 Aug 2026

MWG Enterprises, a US-based energy development company, said it has - in partnership with Patel Family Office and PWS, a company of Saudi Arabia’s AHQ Group - entered the final ​stage of site selection for its planned $5 billion integrated refinery and energy export corridor.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Energy firms must invest in cybersecurity to prevent supply risks, says expert

Sat, 01 Aug 2026

The global energy sector is becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks as the convergence of operational and information technology, coupled with geopolitical uncertainty and reliance on third-party vendors expose critical infrastructure to greater risk, according to an industry expert.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Vedanta O&G named among India’s best workplaces 2026

Wed, 08 Jul 2026

Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited (VOGL) has been recognised among India’s Best Workplaces 2026 in the Energy, Oil & Gas industry by Great Place to Work India, marking the company’s seventh consecutive year receiving the certification.