{"id":76319,"date":"2023-03-06T02:00:11","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T02:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=76319"},"modified":"2025-12-15T08:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T08:36:38","slug":"acwa-power-continues-uzbekistan-expansion","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/issues\/acwa-power-continues-uzbekistan-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Acwa Power continues Uzbekistan expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"76321\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"76321\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">1<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">WHAT WE\u2019RE 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giant Eni inked an agreement with UAE\u2019s Adnoc for cooperation for future energy transition projects including green hydrogen and carbon capture.<\/p>\n<p><strong>^^We have chapter and verse on these stories and more in the news well, below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE BIG CLIMATE STORY OUTSIDE THE REGION- UN finalizes historic <\/strong><strong>marine conservation agreement:<\/strong> Over 100 countries struck a landmark agreement over the weekend to protect at least 30% of international waters by 2030. The UN High Seas Treaty reportedly took over 36 hours of negotiations before being hammered out on Saturday. Notable sticking points stalling the consensus included a clause on the share of \u201cmarine genetic resources,\u201d with negotiators reportedly locking horns on the division of rewards from new marine resources. The treaty \u2014 which would provide a framework for the establishment and management of marine protected regions and set out environmental requirements for deep sea exploration \u2014 has been under discussion for 15 years, and would build on the UN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/ourwork\/legal\/pages\/unitednationsconventiononthelawofthesea.aspx#:~:text=The%20United%20Nations%20Convention%20on,the%20oceans%20and%20their%20resources.\">Law of the Sea convention<\/a>. 11 mn square kilometers of ocean would need to be placed under protection between now and 2030 to realize the treaty\u2019s target, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.uk\/news\/un-ocean-treaty-talks-collapse-as-the-ocean-crisis-deepens\/\">Greenpeace<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The story got widespread coverage in the international press:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/environment\/nations-secure-un-global-high-seas-biodiversity-pact-2023-03-05\/\">Reuters<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2023-03-05\/un-finalizes-global-deal-on-marine-biodiversity-jurisdiction?leadSource=uverify%20wall\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/cb44a5fc-e52a-4ae8-b32a-9b7822b00807\">Financial Times<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/financialpost.com\/pmn\/business-pmn\/nations-secure-u-n-global-high-seas-biodiversity-pact\">Financial Post<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2023-03-05\/un-finalizes-global-deal-on-marine-biodiversity-jurisdiction?leadSource=uverify%20wall\">Bloomberg<\/a>| <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/un-oceans-biodiversity-treaty\/2023\/03\/05\/a6bb1350-bb2b-11ed-b0df-8ca14de679ad_story.html\">Washington Post<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2023\/03\/04\/climate\/united-nations-treaty-oceans-biodiversity.html\">The New York Times<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/science-environment-64839763\">BBC<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/un-oceans-biodiversity-treaty-0b024fa07e8c1947236d8b8491ebf92c\">AP News<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2023\/mar\/05\/high-seas-treaty-agreement-to-protect-international-waters-finally-reached-at-un\">The Guardian<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #1-<\/strong> <strong>Denmark discusses renewables investments in Egypt:<\/strong> Egypt\u2019s Planning Minister Hala El Said met with a delegation from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (<a href=\"https:\/\/cipartners.dk\/\">CIF<\/a>) to discuss joint cooperation on potential investments in Egypt\u2019s green sector, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0q3wBf6sWnyzADqAcNB5XB55eCEPWzX4MvARPQyBYsr9LugG745pipDsc78t2hLFLl\">cabinet statement<\/a> on Saturday. No information was disclosed on which specific projects were discussed. CIF has approximately EUR 20 bn invested in wind and solar energy around the world, according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #2-<\/strong> <strong>Masdar gets its sustainability ducks in a row: <\/strong>UAE renewables giant Masdar\u2019s inaugural Green Finance Framework (GFF) has received a sustainability score of SQS1 \u2014 the highest rating \u2014 from Moody\u2019s Investors Service ahead of its first planned green bond offering this year, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/news.masdar.ae\/en\/News\/2023\/03\/03\/09\/23\/Masdars-inaugural-Green-Finance-Framework-published\">company statement<\/a> released on Friday. The GFF will act as a reference for any green financial instruments by Masdar to help finance investments for projects locally or abroad, the statement said. It will provide adequate information to allocate the proceeds from the instruments in a way compatible with the highest ESG investors, it added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #3-<\/strong> <strong>UK energy giant Shell is reviewing plans to slash its oil <\/strong><strong>output by 1-2% yearly by the end of the decade<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/commodities\/shell-reviewing-oil-gas-output-reduction-targets-ceo-tells-times-2023-03-03\/\">Reuters<\/a> quotes Shell CEO Wael Sawan as telling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.co.uk\/article\/cutting-oil-and-gas-production-is-not-healthy-says-shell-boss-wael-sawan-256m0ds7z\">The Times<\/a> on Friday. The company notes that it may backtrack on its oil slashing target depending on \u201cright market guidance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #4- Aramco inches closer to joining new Renault-Geely JV<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Saudi energy giant Aramco signed a non-binding letter of intent last week to obtain an undisclosed minority stake in a new Renault-Geely joint venture, according to a joint <a href=\"http:\/\/zgh.com\/media-center\/news\/2023-03-02\/?lang=en\">statement<\/a> released last week. Aramco was reported in January to be <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/43ed583a-aeee-46b7-85c3-9632e60545c9\">targeting a 20% stake<\/a> in the Renault-Geely JV, with Renault and Geely retaining 40% each. The new company will produce vehicles with internal combustion engines and hybrid and hybrid plug-in electric vehicles, targeting a combined annual production capacity of 5 mn cars once operational. Aramco\u2019s planned investment in the project was not disclosed in the statement, but the companies noted it would be channeled toward hydrogen and synthetic-fuel-focused research. The venture will have a network of 17 powertrain plants and five research and development centers across three continents, the statement notes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #5-<\/strong> <strong>Egypt established a working group tasked with drafting <\/strong><strong>incentives for green hydrogen production<\/strong>, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid0Jre6hR2HwUBHPV2YD8MhssG89mD9M4XoZLv3oBPWPM8PfKPviEcsxoJ8ycbVa6NQl\">cabinet statement<\/a> published last week. The group will submit proposals within two weeks, timed with the expected release date for Egypt\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/stories\/2023\/02\/28\/our-hydrogen-strategy-is-coming-soon-what-can-we-expect-from-it-98165\/\">long-awaited hydrogen strategy<\/a>. Egyptian Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly stressed that the incentive policies are crucial for activating the preliminary agreements already signed, while also attracting more investments to the nascent sector.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-12 subscribe-box-panel\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h4 class=\"fw-lighter mb-10\">\n          Get <b style=\"font-weight: 700\">Enterprise<\/b> daily<br \/>\n        <\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-10\">The roundup of news and trends that move your markets and shape corporate agendas delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n<p>     <a href=\"climate\/en\/user\/NewsLetters\" type=\"button \" class=\"btn-green px-3 d-flex align-items-center\">Subscribe here<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>***<\/p>\n<p><strong>YOU\u2019RE READING ENTERPRISE CLIMATE, the essential MENA publication for senior execs who care about the world\u2019s most important industry. <\/strong>We\u2019re out Monday through Thursday at 4am Cairo \/ 5am Riyadh \/ 6am UAE.<\/p>\n<p>Were you forwarded this email? <strong>Get your own <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/subscribe\/\">subscription without charge here<\/a><\/strong> or reach out to us on <a href=\"mailto:climate@enterprisemea.com\">climate@enterprisemea.com<\/a> with comments, suggestions and story tips.<br \/>\n <strong>***<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CLIMATE DIPLOMACY- Egypt and Hungary discussed renewables cooperation: <\/strong>Egypt\u2019s International Cooperation Minister Rania Al Mashat and Hungary\u2019s Foreign Affairs Minister P\u00e9ter Szijj\u00e1rt\u00f3 discussed renewable energy and transportation among other areas of cooperation during a meeting last week, according to a cabinet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EgyptianCabinet\/posts\/pfbid024ksencfispp1nQ4fJHtdbvc3CJeKNqytf7Mf2JQL6c67C2qhn1sCES8pAauEoKJal\">statement<\/a>. The meeting took place at the Egyptian-Hungarian Business Forum, two days after President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n focused on <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/stories\/2023\/03\/01\/el-sisi-orban-talk-migration-ukraine-and-food-energy-insecurity-98288\/\">boosting economic ties<\/a> between the two countries \u2014 including boosting Hungarian investments in the country, especially in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Egypt and Hungary signed several agreements to forge closer economic ties at the first meeting in four years of a <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/stories\/2023\/02\/05\/egypt-hungary-sign-agreements-during-talks-in-budapest-95390\/\">joint economic committee<\/a> in Budapest last month.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><strong>COME TO OUR NEXT ENTERPRISE FORUM- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class='web-image' ><a href='https:\/\/exportsfdi.enterprise.press\/registration.html'><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2023\/2\/708.jpg?ssl=1\" alt='enterprise'><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>We are delighted to share with you that the Enterprise Exports & FDI Forum<\/strong> will be taking place on <strong>15 May<\/strong> at <strong>the Four Seasons Hotel at Nile Plaza in Cairo.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>DO YOU WANT TO ATTEND?<\/strong> The first wave of invites is going out soon. If you\u2019re a C-suite exec, exporter, investor, official, banker, or someone who should be part of the conversation, please <a href=\"https:\/\/exportsfdi.enterprise.press\/registration.html\">click here<\/a> to request a spot at this exclusive event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s the Enterprise Exports & FDI Forum?<\/strong> It is the latest in our series of must-attend, invitation-only gatherings for C-suite-level business leaders. The Enterprise Exports & FDI Forum will discuss the critical topics of exports and foreign direct investment (FDI) in Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>We will be taking an in-depth look into some of the most vital industry topics, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to effectively break into new export markets<\/li>\n<li>How to leverage domestic trends in order to create export opportunities<\/li>\n<li>What foreign investors are looking for<\/li>\n<li>What the government's role should be<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why now? <\/strong>Exports and foreign direct investment (FDI) have never been more important to Egypt\u2019s economy \u2014 or businesses \u2014 than in the wake of the float of the EGP. We think we have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build an export-led economy that makes Egypt a magnet for FDI, and all the benefits that will come with it.<\/p>\n<p>Think of the Enterprise Exports & FDI Forum as a hands-on lab for how to turn <strong>the devaluation of the EGP into something that will turbocharge your company and our economy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Who\u2019s on board?<\/strong> Some of the biggest names in business and finance are on board \u2014 are you? If you\u2019d like to partner with us on the conference, ping a note to Moustafa Taalab, our head of commercial, <a href=\"mailto:mtaalab@inktankir.com\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.middleeast-energy.com\/en\/home.html\">Middle East Energy<\/a><\/strong><strong> exhibition from Tuesday, March 7 to Thursday, <\/strong><strong>March 9<\/strong> in Dubai. The two-day event will gather regional stakeholders and experts including the International Renewable Energy Agency, Siemens Middle East, energy ministers and climate activists to discuss the energy transition. You can register for the event <a href=\"https:\/\/register.visitcloud.com\/survey\/0vhrzaal00j5z?actioncode=WEB200&formType=Visitor%20Registration&formName=Visitor_Registration_Form&reportSuite=informamiddleeastelectricity&utm_source=Google%20Organic&utm_medium=Natural%20Search%20Engine&utm_campaign=Unspecified\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qatar will host the <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.earthna.qa\/\">Earthna Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> from Wednesday, 8 March to Thursday, 9 March <\/strong>in Doha. The event will bring together industry leaders and policymakers to explore tailored solutions for the energy transition in hot climates. You can register for the event <a href=\"http:\/\/v\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oman will host <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omansustainabilityweek.com\/\">Oman Sustainability Week<\/a><\/strong><strong> from March 12 to March 16 <\/strong>in Muscat. The event aims to create discourse amongst leaders to drive change, and movement within businesses and communities towards adopting a sustainable lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The UAE will host the <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arabaviationsummit.net\/\">Arab Aviation Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> from March 14 to March 16 <\/strong>in Ras al Khaimah. The event will bring together global stakeholders to address sustainability in the aviation industry among other topics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Germany will host<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/giia.net\/events\/infrastructure-investor-global-summit-berlin-2023\">The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> from March 20 to March 24<\/strong> in Berlin. The four-day event will gather industry leaders from the global infrastructure sector to map out a course for the industry to upscale its ESG-focused operations and investments. You can register for the event <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peievents.com\/en\/event\/infrastructure-investor-global-summit\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/csrawards.co.uk\/?_vsrefdom=p.18862.c.63552&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_bieBhDSARIsADU4zLfzUfPsWrHsDesF4xVT_pp7zGcttJCxvTWsHCsCCIcA3l0joghXxKQaAr1aEALw_wcB\">Arabia CSR Awards<\/a><\/strong> <strong>is accepting applications until Friday, 30 June.<\/strong> The awardwinners will be announced during a ceremony on Wednesday, 4 October.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The first <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mbrsic.ae\/en\/mena-sc\/about-mena-sc\/\">MENA Solar Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> is accepting applications from published<\/strong><strong> researchers specialized in PV technology until Sunday, 30 April.<\/strong> The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority will be hosting the conference from 15 to 18 November, in conjunction with the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition and the Dubai Solar Show 2023. 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The two solar stations will have a combined capacity of 1.4 GW, while the three storage facilities \u2014 two of which will be integrated with the new solar stations \u2014 are expected to have a capacity of 1.2 GW. No further financial details or a proposed timeline on the projects has been disclosed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The details:<\/strong> The first 400 MW solar station located in the Tashkent province will be equipped with a storage facility with the same capacity. The second solar station will be built in the Samarkand region with a capacity of 1 GW, and will have 400 MW of battery storage. A third 400 MW battery storage facility will be built in Bukhara province. Uzbekistan's Energy Ministry will purchase the energy produced from the stations from Acwa power under the agreement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Acwa is on an Uzbekistani roll: <\/strong>Acwa Power signed <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/ecad5e18-7333-4c86-9254-d9f9875b15cb\">an agreement<\/a> in January to build a green hydrogen plant and a green ammonia pilot project in Uzbekistan. The company also <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/37846de6-757b-496a-867b-33d1af966cd6\">inked another PPA<\/a> and investment agreements with the National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan worth USD 2.4 bn for a 1.5 GW wind energy farm in the country.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/acwa-power\/\">ACWA Power<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/solar\/\">SOLAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"76325\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"76325\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">3<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">RENEWABLES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/03\/06\/eni-uaes-adnoc-agree-strategic-partnership-on-renewable-energy-projects\/\">\r\n                            Eni, UAE\u2019s Adnoc agree strategic partnership on renewable energy projects                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/03\/06\/eni-uaes-adnoc-agree-strategic-partnership-on-renewable-energy-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The agreement comes as Italy tries to forge closer ties with energy-rich countries in the region as it tries to wean itself off Russian gas imports in the wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The details:<\/strong> Eni and Adnoc will explore prospective cooperation in several renewable energy areas, including in blue and green hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS) to slash greenhouse gas and methane emissions and others in a bid to \u201csupport global energy security and a sustainable energy transition.\u201d Both energy players will also look into cooperation for sustainable development and sustainability promotion in the industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eni is exploring regional ventures:<\/strong> The Italian firm and Algeria\u2019s state-owned oil firm Sonatrach signed two agreements <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/d407ae48-fadb-46c3-842a-e8ee0965ab97\">in January<\/a> aimed to boost decarbonization and energy security. Under the agreements, Eni and Sonatrach will identify prospects for greenhouse gas and methane emissions reduction, as well as initiatives in fields spanning energy efficiency, renewable energy, green hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And Italy is strengthening ties with the Emirates ahead of COP28:<\/strong> Italy and the UAE announced a declaration of intent meant to boost strategic cooperation between the two countries in Dubai-hosted COP 28 later this year during a meeting between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, <a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/ar\/details\/1395303135381\">Wam<\/a> reported on Saturday. The strategic partnership would allow both countries to \u201cexpand prospects of cooperation in \u2026 sustainability, food and water security, advanced technologies and industries, climate change, renewable energy and clean technologies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The news also got ink from <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2023-03-03\/italy-eyes-green-energy-cooperation-with-uae-s-adnoc?srnd=premium-middle-east\">Bloomberg<\/a><\/strong><strong> and <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/italys-eni-signs-cooperation-accord-with-uaes-adnoc-2023-03-04\/\">Reuters<\/a><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/adnoc\/\">ADNOC<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/eni\/\">Eni<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/uae\/\">UAE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"76327\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"76327\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">4<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">ELECTRIC VEHICLES<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/03\/06\/turkey-slaps-higher-customs-duty-on-chinese-evs-to-boost-production-at-home\/\">\r\n                            Turkey slaps higher customs duty on Chinese EVs to boost production at home                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/03\/06\/turkey-slaps-higher-customs-duty-on-chinese-evs-to-boost-production-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The government has supported the Automobile Joint Venture Group (Togg) with tax cuts, low borrowing costs, and a purchase pledge of 30k vehicles annually until the end of 2035, the business information service reports.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REFRESHER-<\/strong> Turkey revealed its first locally-produced electric car <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/dd5f8ad6-48c3-43f9-9f3b-16ec8951b987\">late last year<\/a>as part of its efforts to position itself as a key regional automotive producer. Turkey\u2019s Togg \u2014 a local joint venture set up in 2018 \u2014 plans to launch five models by the end of the decade, with a C-segment SUV primed for on release at the end of 3Q 2023.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/china\/\">China<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/electric-vehicles\/\">ELECTRIC VEHICLES<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/evs\/\">EVs<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/togg\/\">Togg<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/turkey\/\">Turkey<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"76329\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"76329\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">5<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">GREEN HYDROGEN<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/03\/06\/japans-marubeni-pif-will-explore-setting-up-a-green-hydrogen-plant-in-ksa\/\">\r\n                            Japan\u2019s Marubeni, PIF will explore setting up a green hydrogen plant in KSA                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/03\/06\/japans-marubeni-pif-will-explore-setting-up-a-green-hydrogen-plant-in-ksa\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The location, timeframe, and financials of the project have not been disclosed, but Marubeni noted that it would eye exporting some of the green hydrogen to international markets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>They\u2019re already active in Oman:<\/strong> Marubeni is the largest developer in a consortium working on a USD 1 bn green ammonia <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omanobserver.om\/article\/1111039\/business\/economy\/1bn-project-to-create-green-ammonia-export-hub-in-salalah\">SalalaH2 project<\/a> in Oman. The plant \u2014 powered by clean energy projects totalling 4 GW \u2014 will have a generational capacity of 1k tons per day and is set to become <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/e2c3c3a6-6f2b-45e9-9a05-ee907fe6ffc5\">commercially operational<\/a> by 1Q 2028.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GCC and MENA have been on Marubeni\u2019s radar for some time:<\/strong> The conglomerate signed an agreement with UAE\u2019s Masdar and Egypt\u2019s Elsewedy Electric to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/stories\/2018\/02\/15\/govt-expected-to-sign-off-on-usd-900-mn-elsewedy-marubeni-masdar-wind-farm-project-this-month\/\">build wind farms<\/a> generating 700 MW in Egypt at an investment ticket of USD 900 mn in 2018. In 2021, it partnered with the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/8a84e1ca-379d-47a1-9bdc-c2976c044aea\">develop<\/a> a greenfield industrial steam, water and electric cogeneration plant and seawater desalination plant for Saudi Arabian energy giant Aramco. Earlier this year, it announced a <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/db788017-f43b-4cf1-bd7c-1965c2b9dd71\">partnership agreement<\/a> with Siemens Energy, TotalEnergies, and the UAE\u2019s Masdar that will see them collaborate on obtaining licenses certifying the feasibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel from methanol gas. More recently, Marubeni recently entered into an <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/9511f8b3-22e4-4836-a55d-f21382c72db9\">agreement<\/a> with Saudi Arabia\u2019s Ajlan & Bros for Trading and Qatar\u2019s United District Energy International to set up a district cooling joint venture in KSA.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/green-hydrogen\/\">green hydrogen<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/saudi-arabia\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"76331\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"76331\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">6<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">SOLAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/03\/06\/omans-opwp-will-award-two-new-solar-projects-to-foreign-investors\/\">\r\n                            Oman\u2019s OPWP will award two new solar projects to foreign investors                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/03\/06\/omans-opwp-will-award-two-new-solar-projects-to-foreign-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The two projects will contribute a total of 1 GW to the national grid, each yielding 500 MW. The total cost of the two projects will amount to over OMR 300 mn (c. USD 780 mn) and will be the largest in the sultanate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The projects will break ground this year:<\/strong> Construction of the projects will begin in 3Q 2023 and commercial operations will be completed by the middle of 2025 after the Authority for Public Services granted its approval to OPWP, according to the news outlet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OPWP is ramping up renewables projects in the sultanate: <\/strong>OPWP launched <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/c43c266f-f731-4d31-a489-b697f2f3b140\">three wind<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/c43c266f-f731-4d31-a489-b697f2f3b140\">IPPs<\/a> across Oman last month. The Duqm wind project and Jaalan Bani Bu Wind will come online in 2Q 2026 followed by the Harweel Wind project in 4Q 2026 and will yield between 100 to 200 MW each.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO- Oman has nickel mining in the pipeline:<\/strong> Oman\u2019s Energy and Minerals Ministry inked an agreement with British company <a href=\"https:\/\/knightsbay.com\/\">Knights Bay<\/a> to obtain concession rights to extract nickel ore in mining area No. 21 located in the North Al-Sharqiyah Governorate, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/energy\/2023\/03\/02\/oman-signs-nickel-extraction-deal-with-uks-knights-bay\/\">the National<\/a> reported on Thursday. The initial investment in the exploration and evaluation phase is between USD 25 and 30 mn over the course of the first three years, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OmanNewsAgency\/status\/1631152770840502274\">tweet<\/a> by Oman News Agency.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/mining\/\">MINING<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/oman\/\">Oman<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/renewables\/\">renewables<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/solar\/\">SOLAR<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"76333\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"76333\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">7<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/03\/06\/acwa-power-reports-a-103-increase-in-net-income-for-2022\/\">\r\n                            Acwa Power reports a 103% increase in net income for 2022                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/03\/06\/acwa-power-reports-a-103-increase-in-net-income-for-2022\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The uptick in net income came on the back of \u201chigher operating income before impairment and other expenses,\u201d along with lower impairment losses compared to 2021 and revenues generated under Acwa\u2019s settlement of \u201clong-term financing and funding facilities and divestment of a partial stake in the company\u2019s Sirdarya project in Uzbekistan,\u201d the company notes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dividend payouts:<\/strong> Shareholders in Acwa Power\u2019s parent company will receive dividends of SAR 2.11 per share.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What they said<\/strong>: \u201cOur first full year as a public company involved many operational and financial developments \u2014 in addition to expanding in existing markets, we actively engaged in the<\/p>\n<p>debt capital markets and effectively recycled our capital in line with our long-term<\/p>\n<p>strategy,\u201d CFO Abdulhameed AlMuhaidi noted in the statement, adding that Acwa Power raised SAR1.8 bn in February in sukuk that was 2.24x oversubscribed.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/acwa-power\/\">ACWA Power<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/earnings\/\">earnings<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/earnings-watch\/\">EARNINGS WATCH<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"76335\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"76336\" class=\"issue-section \">\n<div class=\"issue-section__content\">\n<div class=\"stories\">            <!-- Show divider before story section -->\r\n        <div \r\n            class=\"\r\n                story-section            \"\r\n            id=\"76336\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">8<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/03\/06\/algeria-launches-tenders-for-15-solar-plants-neom-and-maaden-receive-govt-incentives\/\">\r\n                            Algeria launches tenders for 15 solar plants + Neom and Ma\u2019aden receive gov\u2019t incentives                        <\/a>\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n\r\n                    \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"cta\">\n    <div class=\"cta__btn share-dropdown-cta dropdown-toggle-btn\" style=\"position:relative\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/internal\/408834.svg\" alt=\"\">\n        Share Story\n        <!-- Dropdown Menu -->\n        <ul class=\"share-menu\">\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/03\/06\/algeria-launches-tenders-for-15-solar-plants-neom-and-maaden-receive-govt-incentives\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    Open in new tab                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/new-tab.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); 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The company says the submission of tenders and the opening of bids are scheduled for 29 May for the projects that will produce from 80 to 220 MW each.<\/p>\n<p><strong>KSA renewables projects set to receive government incentives under Shareek:<\/strong> Neom\u2019s green hydrogen project and Ma\u2019aden\u2019s Wa\u2019ad Al Shamal Phosphate 3 project are among 12 private-sector projects selected for government incentives and support under the Shareek program, according to an <a href=\"https:\/\/shareek.gov.sa\/Portal\/news\/3\">official statement<\/a> released last week. The program helps local companies that fall within the qualification criteria accelerate the pace of implementing their projects, and explore new investment opportunities to increase the volume of investments. The combined value for the 12 projects approved is USD 51 bn, with Neom and Ma\u2019aden\u2019s projects representing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudiexchange.sa\/wps\/portal\/saudiexchange\/newsandreports\/issuer-news\/issuer-announcements\/issuer-announcements-details\/!ut\/p\/z1\/lY_dboJAEIWfxQcwO2hc6CUtLdKggkhVbsy6TJVEWLIstvbpy1_TaGtjN3sxM_nOmTMkIisSZeyY7JhKRMYOVb-O6GZkUhiMDZjBePEAFAKbhgtDswaULM8BY2JT8KemPxvoI7BfgET_0kPgjcB_8iZDF-ZgA71ND1eeecP-6ByZmXd6leD53nZcc2hQ_RL45cSLJT9vaIA_QgaYNZfoV6M6GllKLEQpOZL5DpWZZaLMOKaYKTcplMUUIz5nfI8uHvHgsR2SoF7N4mNSCFnUFFnXkwK5EtLKnbjrT-lWHNo6lyIuuVqccmwHSlTWXZ1XpkHyUXUatEZM8n3Lal_AtEy3KK1tN3qVIv12YHVsXofuVJt-Qyl8V0Hj1nJxpfBQJqKOmKdhuILE6Rtvj8PUOP9mr_cJH6C4DQ!!\/dz\/d5\/L0lHSklna0tDbEVKSUtJS1VRb2dwUkEhIS9vSHdRQUVNSUFBQ0VFaGdDS000emxHWUVLVWxTVUtXdEcwWVdnQSEhLzRKQ2lqc1lwTWhUalVFNWxFbXQyVXR0TlF6VzdLVzFtbzVBIS9aN181QTYwMkg4ME8wSFRDMDYwU0c2VVQ4MURRNi9aNl81QTYwMkg4ME8wSFRDMDYwU0c2VVQ4MURJMy9jb21wYW55U3ltYm9sLzIwODIvZ2xvYmFsL2h0dHA6JTAlMHRhZGF3dWwlMC9hbm5DYXQvMS9hbklkLzcyMTk4\/\">USD 8.5 bn<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/industry\/saudis-maaden-awards-278mln-construction-contract-for-phase-1-of-phosphate-3-complex-knlti8bq\">USD 278 mn<\/a> respectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oman\u2019s Transport Ministry<\/strong> and a consortium of companies have inked an agreement to extend <strong>feasibility studies for tidal power <\/strong>at the Masirah sea bridge, with the results to be presented at the end of the year to guide the investment decision. UK-based consultancy Translucidus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omanobserver.om\/article\/1133436\/business\/energy\/pact-signed-to-unlock-omans-wave-energy-potential\">partnered<\/a> with Norwegian wave-power company Havkraft last week to establish Oman\u2019s first wave energy power generation facilities. (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WAFNewsAgency\/status\/1630835296655880192\">WAF Oman<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Executive Council of Dubai <\/strong>approved <strong>the Green Procurement Policy<\/strong>, an initiative aimed at broadening the <strong>use of sustainable materials<\/strong> in the<strong> local supply chain<\/strong>, and developing environmental <strong>standards for procuring green products<\/strong>. The policy will focus on four categories in its first phase: construction materials, information technology devices, lighting materials, and the waste management sector. (<a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303134546\">Wam<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Emirates Water and Electricity Company<\/strong> met total power demand for Abu Dhabi in renewables <strong>by 80% for the first time <\/strong>in February. 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China mines and burns half the world\u2019s coal, with the premier touting the benefits of the fossil fuel in keeping energy supplies and prices at home in check despite rising global inflation. Despite the support for coal, the country is still committed to clean energy generation, with authorities saying mega renewable projects, electricity storage and power grid upgrades will remain a priority this year. China aims to peak emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2060.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>French President Emmanuel Macron<\/strong> pledged <strong>EUR 50 mn<\/strong> to support countries working on <strong>protecting their forests and biodiversity <\/strong>at the <a href=\"https:\/\/pfbc-cbfp.org\/upcoming-events\/One-ForestSummit-March-Gabon.html\">One Forest Summit<\/a> in Gabon on Thursday. The USD 53 mn is part of a joint EUR 100 mn commitment to launch a new global program that rewards countries protecting and restoring their forests. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/environment\/macron-commits-53-mln-france-global-forest-protection-scheme-2023-03-02\/\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>The US<\/strong> will provide some <strong>USD 1.2 bn<\/strong> in aid to revive battered <strong>nuclear power <\/strong><strong>plants<\/strong> under the Biden administration\u2019s commitment to boosting renewable energy generation. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/world\/americas\/biden-admin-offers-12bln-for-distressed-shut-nuclear-plants-cbbyvzwl\">Reuters<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>The US <\/strong>will allocate <strong>USD 6 bn<\/strong> to bankroll<strong> 77 climate-focused projects <\/strong><strong>globally and 34 marine conservation projects<\/strong>. USD 5 bn would be allocated to finance climate-focused projects and the remaining USD 1 bn will be channeled toward financing marine conservation projects. 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Exposing the seeds to cosmic radiation would allow crops to endure hotter weather, increasingly barren land, a spread of pests and rising sea levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is this important?<\/strong> Most of astrobotany has focused on examining how plants can be grown to provide food for astronauts for possible space colonies, but this new experiment is designed to \u201chelp people on Earth adapt to climate change,\u201d IAEA\u2019s head of genetics and plant breeding Shoba Sivasankar told the business information service. Global yields continue to be hit by the adverse impacts of climate change, with rising temperatures and weather disturbances bringing food productivity down by nearly 13% since 1961, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/opinion\/articles\/2023-02-15\/the-2023-farm-bill-should-be-a-climate-bill\">latest UN estimates<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n    <div class=\"tags-section\">\n        <div class=\"f-graphik\">Tags:<\/div>\n        <div class=\"tags-list\">\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/agritech\/\">Agritech<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/climate-change\/\">climate change<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.omansustainabilityweek.com\/visitorregistrationdigital.aspx?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=OSW-Search-Registrations&gclid=Cj0KCQiA6fafBhC1ARIsAIJjL8nVf6MjsHitrd765mxjT6ZJdfCVmSDjPW0B2vyvAVfPeqg-76st-GAaAueqEALw_wcB\">Oman Sustainability Week<\/a>, Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC), Muscat.<\/p>\n<p>14-16 March (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/rakcalendar.ae\/events\/arab-aviation-summit-2023\/\">Arab Aviation Summit (AAS)<\/a>, Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre, Ras al Khaimah, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>15-19 March (Wednesday-Sunday): <a href=\"https:\/\/agriteq.com\/en\/the-conference\/\">Qatar International Agricultural and Environmental Exhibition<\/a>, Doha, Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>20-23 March (Monday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/giia.net\/events\/infrastructure-investor-global-summit-berlin-2023\">The Infrastructure Investor Global Summit<\/a>, Hilton Berlin, Germany.<\/p>\n<p>22-24 March (Wednesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/en.keyenergy.it\/k.ey-2023\/about\/discover-the-fair\">K.ey - The Energy Transition Expo<\/a>, Rimini Expo Centre, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.<\/p>\n<p>22-24 March (Wednesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/conferences\/water2023\">UN 2023 Water Conference<\/a>, New York, NY, United States.<\/p>\n<p><strong>APRIL 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>6 April (Thursday): Arabia CSR Awards 2022 Clinic (online).<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAY 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1-4 May (Monday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wtm.com\/atm\/en-gb.html\">Arabian Travel Market<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>2-7 May (Tuesday-Sunday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculture.gov.ma\/ar\/actualites\/tnzym-almltqy-aldwly-llflaht-balmghrb-mn-02-aly-07-may-2023-bmknas\">Salon International de l\u2019Agriculture au Maroc (SIAM)<\/a>, Meknes, Morocco.<\/p>\n<p>16-18 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seatrademaritime-middleeast.com\/en\/home.html\">Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>29-31 May (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evinnovationsummit.com\">Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JUNE 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1-3 June (Thursday-Saturday): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.envirotecener-expo.com\/\">Envirotec and Energie Expo<\/a>, Tunis, Tunisia.<\/p>\n<p>13-14 June (Tuesday- Wednesday) <a href=\"https:\/\/thearabgreensummit.com\/\">The Arab Green Summit<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>13-14 June (Tuesday- Wednesday) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloombergneweconomy.com\/gateway-africa\/\">Bloomberg New Economy Gateway Africa Conference<\/a>, Marrakesh, Morocco.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chariotenergygroup.com\/\">Chariot Limited<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.total-eren.com\/\">Total Eren<\/a>\u2019s feasibility study on a 10 GW green hydrogen plant in Mauritania to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/f1323428-033c-4ff9-a0b6-716f87613360\">be completed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OCTOBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2-4 October (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.showsbee.com\/fairs\/84868-WETEX-2023.html\">WETEX and Dubai Solar Show<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>4 October (Wednesday): Arabia CSR Gala Awarding Ceremony, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>31 October \u2013 2 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhydropowercongress.org\/\">World Hydropower Conference<\/a>, Bali, Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>30 November - 12 December: <a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/\">Conference of the Parties (COP 28)<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>End-2022 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>KSA\u2019s Neom wants to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/41c4acda-ffa5-4e25-ae17-48b53fc7df69\">tender three concrete water reservoir<\/a> projects to up its water storage capacity by 6 mn liters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Early 2023: Egypt\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.karmsolar.com\/\">KarmSolar<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/afa55bc3-dec6-4f46-b806-25518b05cda1\">launch KarmCharge<\/a>, the company\u2019s EV charging venture.<\/p>\n<p>1Q2023: Oman will award two blocks of land for green hydrogen projects in Duqm, Oman.<\/p>\n<p>Mid-2023: Sale of Sembcorp Energy India Limited to consortium of Omani investors <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/dbe558b6-6166-404f-8aa3-2bd7b56647dd\">to close<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Phase C of the 900-MW of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/f2f525f9-dc10-477e-a2d5-67e7d6d790c2\">be completed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sabic.com\/en\">Sabic<\/a>) steam cracker furnace powered by renewable energy to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/c6bbb030-2107-4aec-bc3c-9dfbe4d55975\">come online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>4Q2023: Oman to award four blocks of land for green hydrogen projects in Thumrait, Oman.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2024 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>End-2024: Emirati <a href=\"http:\/\/ar.ae\">Masdar<\/a>\u2019s 500 MW wind farm in Uzbekistan to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/13a804af-a659-4152-82b2-a3c920862f2b\">begin commercial operations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qatarenergy.qa\/en\/Pages\/Home.aspx\">QatarEnergy<\/a>\u2019s industrial cities solar power project <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/afa55bc3-dec6-4f46-b806-25518b05cda1\">will start electricity<\/a> production.<\/p>\n<p>First 1.5 GW phase of Morocco\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/xlinks.co\/morocco-uk-power-project\/\">Xlinks<\/a> solar and wind energy project to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/52aefc63-82e3-42e3-8afc-960461fa5288\">be operational<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2025 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Second 1.5 GW phase of Morocco\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/xlinks.co\/morocco-uk-power-project\/\">Xlinks<\/a> solar and wind energy project to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/52aefc63-82e3-42e3-8afc-960461fa5288\">be operational<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>UAE to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/9ec60000-0539-4d85-baf5-5beaf020a34f\">have over 1k<\/a> EV charging stations installed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1Q 2026: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qatarenergy.qa\/en\/Pages\/Home.aspx\">QatarEnergy<\/a>\u2019s USD 1 bn blue ammonia plant <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/77469f6c-f938-4a97-8cac-3146b39b6cbe\">to be completed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>End-2026: HSBC Bahrain to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/a2ead528-71fb-423b-a6f8-e18b2c9897d8\">eliminate single-use<\/a> PVC plastic cards.<\/p>\n<p>Iraq\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massgroupholding.com\/English\/default.aspx\">Mass Group Holding<\/a> wants to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/0239be52-0fa8-43fd-8db9-68f967fb1529\">invest EUR 1 bn<\/a> on its thermal plant Mintia in Romania to have 62% of run on renewable energy, while expanding its energy capacity to at least 1.29k MWh.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>MENA\u2019s district cooling market is <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/59376411-8296-47dc-87cc-43ddc792bba4\">expected to reach<\/a> USD 15 bn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2030 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UAE\u2019s Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) wants to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/ea65a4f2-e77c-426b-8ad0-9120704954f6\">provide AED 35 bn<\/a> in green financing.<\/p>\n<p>UAE <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/a9c832ed-f423-479e-884d-90cabefe3a0b\">targets 14 GW<\/a> in clean energy capacity.<\/p>\n<p>Tunisia <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/7c5659c7-cf17-4cd6-9d18-c8afb5c643fb\">targets 30%<\/a> of renewables in its energy mix.<\/p>\n<p>Qatar wants to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/7881b1d2-724a-4914-ba85-0545e72901c9\">generate USD 17 bn<\/a> from its circular economy, creating 9k-19k jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Morocco\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/xlinks.co\/morocco-uk-power-project\/\">Xlinks<\/a> solar and wind energy project to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/52aefc63-82e3-42e3-8afc-960461fa5288\">generate 10.5 GW<\/a> of energy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2035 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Qatar to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/77469f6c-f938-4a97-8cac-3146b39b6cbe\">capture up to 11 mn tons<\/a> of CO2 annually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2045 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