GREEN HYDROGEN-

Sonelgaz + John Cockerill explore a hydrogen collab: Algerian state-owned gas company Sonelgaz and Belgian mechanical engineering group John Cockerill are exploring cooperation agreements on green hydrogen, wind turbines' maintenance, and storage, according to a statement.

Not the first green project in the region for John Cockerill: The Belgian group signed an agreement with UAE's Adnoc in June to manufacture hydrogen electrolyzers for local use in the UAE and export. The group also signed an agreement with an unnamed Moroccan energy company to develop a value chain dedicated to undertaking green hydrogen projects in January.

GREEN MOBILITY-

One more addition to Abu Dhabi's SAVI cluster:California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company Faraday Future (FF) is working with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to introduce its generative AI and advanced intelligent electric vehicle capabilities to the Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industry (SAVI) cluster, according to a statement.

Bigger plans for the region? FF is looking to establish its regional headquarters as well as a manufacturing facility and an advanced research and development (R&D) center focusing on next-generation electric vehicle and AI technology in Abu Dhabi to further expand its presence in the market. The company and the ADIO are also developing regulatory frameworks to enhance the creation of advanced smart autonomous vehicle solutions and applications.

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