Global utility major Acwa Power has announced that two of its solar independent power producer (IPP) plants in Saudi Arabia have been subject to temporary dispatch limitations following instructions from the grid operator, citing concerns over reactive power fluctuations affecting grid stability.
The Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority has announced the start of implementation of the direct electricity interconnection project linking the GCC grid with Oman’s network, marking a major step in regional energy integration and infrastructure development.
Saudi-based Acwa Power, the world's largest private water desalination company and a leader in energy transition, has announced the launch of full commercial operations at its 501MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) linked to its Riverside Solar project at Tashkent in Uzbekistan.
AtkinsRéalis, a leading engineering services company, recently hosted a key event in capital Muscat to examine how Oman can meet surging AI economic development-led electricity demand through a balanced mix of nuclear, renewables, AI-ready grids and storage.
Saudi Electricity Company said it has signed a landmark financing agreement with the Italian Export Credit Agency (SACE), with a total value of $1 billion, aimed at supporting the development and expansion of power projects across the kingdom.
IFS, a leading provider of Industrial AI software, has announced a strategic partnership with Siemens to deliver integrated, AI-driven solutions that will revolutionise how energy, utilities, and infrastructure operators plan, manage, and service critical grid assets.
