Energy

Energy, Oil & Gas

Global energy investment to hit $3.4trn in 2026; oil's share to decline

Thu, 28 May 2026

Global energy investment is expected to reach $3.4 trillion in 2026, with $2.2 trillion going to low-emissions and grid technologies and $1.2 trillion to fossil fuels, according to the IEA report.

Energy, Oil & Gas

ADNOC committed to $150bn energy capital expenditure, says Dr Al Jaber

Thu, 21 May 2026

ADNOC remained committed to its $150 billion five-year capital expenditure (CAPEX) programme, said Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. He sought an absolute commitment to freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to to enhance global energy resilience.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Schneider Electric signs smart building agreement with BFL Group

Tue, 19 May 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has signed a collaborative agreement with Brands For Less (BFL) Group to deploy advanced smart building and energy management solutions across 26 KE2 Brands For Less stores in the UAE, with plans to scale across the entire store network.

Energy, Oil & Gas

OPES, Oman Sustainability Week 2026 open in Muscat

Mon, 18 May 2026

Oman Petroleum & Energy Show and Oman Sustainability Week opened on May 18, 2026 at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, convening global energy leaders, policymakers, investors, and sustainability experts.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

World Cement Association marks 10 years amid global turmoil

Mon, 18 May 2026

The World Cement Association (WCA) is celebrating its 10th anniversary, a key milestone that reflects a decade of profound transformation for both the global cement industry and the wider world economy. Over the past ten years, the world has faced the Covid-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts and energy crises.

Energy, Oil & Gas

ADNOC to increase crude storage in India to 30m barrels

Sat, 16 May 2026

The UAE's energy major ADNOC has announced two strategic collaboration agreements with Indian partners, reinforcing the strong and expanding UAE‑India energy partnership.

Finance & Capital Market Industry, Logistics & Shipping

UAE, India sign strategic energy, defence, investment deals

Fri, 15 May 2026

India and the UAE have signed seven agreements spanning energy, defence, infrastructure and shipping during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s brief visit to UAE, the first stop of his five‑nation tour. Giving fresh impetus to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the UAE has announced $5 billion investments in India.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Ludoil Capital to acquire ISAB refinery in major energy deal

Thu, 14 May 2026

Ludoil Capital, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ludoil Energy, has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with GOI Energy to acquire its equity stake in ISAB, owner of the Priolo Gargallo refinery and related industrial, logistics and energy infrastructure in Sicily.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Africa’s energy future requires gradual transition, investment, says expert

Wed, 13 May 2026

Africa’s energy transition must be guided by realism, technological innovation, and sustained investment rather than abrupt shifts away from fossil fuels, according to energy expert Profv Bart Nnaji Chief Executive Officer, Geometric Power and former Nigerian Minister of Power.

Energy, Oil & Gas

US breaks energy production record in 2025 with 3.4pc increase: EIA

Wed, 13 May 2026

Total energy production in the US increased to a new record of 107 quadrillion British thermal units (quads) in 2025, a 3.4 per cent increase from the previous record set in 2024, according to new data in the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) Monthly Energy Review.