{"id":77170,"date":"2023-05-02T00:42:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T00:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=77170"},"modified":"2025-12-15T08:51:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T08:51:53","slug":"egypt-moves-forward-with-its-mega-desalination-program","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/issues\/egypt-moves-forward-with-its-mega-desalination-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt moves forward with its mega desalination program"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"77172\" 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=\"77172\">\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 TRACKING TODAY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/02\/today-egypt-prequalifies-17-consortiums-for-first-phase-of-mega-desalination-program\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: Egypt prequalifies 17 consortiums for first phase of mega desalination program                        <\/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\/05\/02\/today-egypt-prequalifies-17-consortiums-for-first-phase-of-mega-desalination-program\/\" 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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Let\u2019s jump in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE BIG CLIMATE STORY- <\/strong>Seventeen regional and international consortiums \u2014 including our friends at Infinity \u2014 have been prequalified for the tender process for several desalination plants in Egypt as part of the first phase of the government\u2019s desalination program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>^^ <\/strong><strong>We have the details on this story and more in the news well, below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE BIG CLIMATE STORY OUTSIDE T<\/strong><strong>HE REGION- No single story captured the full<\/strong><strong> attention of the foreign press yesterday<\/strong>, but Mitsubishi Corp and MUFG\u2019s launch of their USD 1 bn decarbonization fund, and reports the US may table regulations encouraging automakers to source electricity from renewable natural fuels both got coverage. Japanese trading titan Mitsubishi Corp, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and other companies will earmark USD 1 bn to support Western startups\u2019 clean energy projects, especially for offshore wind power developments and sustainable aviation fuel projects by EU and US-based companies, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/sustainable-business\/mitsubishi-corp-mufg-launch-1-bln-decarbonisation-fund-nikkei-2023-05-01\/\">Reuters<\/a>. Meanwhile, across the pond, the US government is reportedly looking to postpone the passage of legislation that would provide tradable credits to automakers open to charging their EVs with electricity sourced from renewable natural gases and\/or from methane sourced from landfills and cattle, the newswire <a href=\"http:\/\/reuters.com\/world\/us\/biden-administration-could-delay-electric-vehicles-biofuel-program-decision-2023-05-01\/\">notes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #1- Kuwait racing to meet this year\u2019s renewables target: <\/strong>Kuwait is in talks with renewable energy \u201cspecialists\u201d as it aims to meet this year\u2019s national target of having renewables provide 15% of the country\u2019s electricity needs, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuna.net.kw\/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=3089998\">Kuwait News Agency<\/a> reports, citing Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy Minister Mutlaq Burguba. Kuwait is also looking to set up an organizational unit that would be tasked with handling matters related to the renewable energy sector, the outlet said, adding that the ministry plans to source 10% of the power used by its headquarters from renewables.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"content-anchor\" id=\"tldr-story-04\"><\/a> <strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #2- Will Istanbul issue its first green bond?<\/strong> Istanbul is looking to raise between EUR 500-600 mn from its first green bond issuance \u2014 subject to approval from market authorities \u2014 to finance its planned USD c.963 mn metro line in southwestern Istanbul, General Secretary of Istanbul Can Akin Caglar told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/world\/uk-and-europe\/istanbul-to-issue-550-660mln-green-bond-for-metro-construction-cvdi64or\">Reuters<\/a>. Caglar did not specify the green paper\u2019s offering date. The Turkish government is also looking to establish a solid waste incineration facility which will need EUR 500 mn in funding from a separate green bond issuance, Caglar said.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><strong>THE DANGER ZONE- Poor rainfall is putting farming in Jordan at risk:<\/strong> Rainfall in Jordan this season averaged 168 mm, taking a heavy toll on crops in the already water scarce country, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/mena\/2023\/04\/30\/jordanian-farmers-crops-dwindle-due-to-poor-rainfall-and-mismanagement\/\">The National<\/a> reports, citing data from Jordan\u2019s Meteorological Department. Although this season\u2019s rainfall is 88% more than last season, it still remains well below the average of 210 mm. Some areas are more affected than others, with agricultural region Jerash seeing rainfall this season amounting to only 57% of its average 340 mm, according to the data. The water supply crisis is causing a disparity in the kingdom, with desert regions to the east of Jerash producing high quality crops due to being irrigated by wells dug into water reservoirs. The dwindling water supply has pushed some farmers to turn to growing strawberries, which consume less water than other crops cultivated in the kingdom, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/world\/2023\/04\/30\/jordanian-farmers-turn-to-strawberries-and-dates-to-use-less-water-and-maximise-profits\/\">The National<\/a> reported in a separate story.<\/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>***<br \/>\n <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 by 5am Cairo \/ 5am Riyadh \/ 6am UAE.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE MORE OF ENTERPRISE ON THE WEB \u2014<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.enterprise.news\">tap or click here<\/a> to read EnterpriseAM, EnterprisePM, and The Weekend Edition on our powerful new website packed with reader-friendly features.<\/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>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\/5\/1811.jpg?ssl=1\" alt='enterprise'><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Enterprise Exports & FDI Forum, our latest industry-specific conference, is taking <\/strong><strong>place on Monday, 15 May.<\/strong> The Enterprise Exports & FDI Forum will give insiders and newcomers alike the chance to talk about how to develop an export-centered business and how their companies can help Egypt build an export-led economy that makes us a magnet for foreign direct investment (FDI).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why exports & FDI?<\/strong> In the wake of successive floats of EGP, exports and FDI have never been more important to our economy \u2014 or our businesses. We\u2019re gathering some of the CEOs, top execs from local companies and multinationals, investors, bankers and finance folks to speak on how businesses can adapt their strategies to be export-oriented and what Egypt as a country can do to draw foreign investment and much-needed FX. <strong>Expect it to be heavy on lessons learned in Egypt and other global growth markets \u2014 and lots of success stories.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/exportsfdi.enterprise.press\/index.html#aboutSection\">You can learn more on our conference website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And what better place to discuss moving our goods than Egypt\u2019s original logistics zone \u2014 the Nile. <\/strong>That\u2019s why we\u2019re looking forward to holding the event by the river\u2019s vistas <strong>at the Four Seasons, Nile Plaza. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of the biggest names in business and finance are on board \u2014 are you?<\/strong> The Enterprise Exports and FDI Forum is taking place with the generous support of our friends, including:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Banking partners:<\/strong> Banque Misr | Al Baraka Bank | Emirates NBD | HSBC<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lead partners:<\/strong> DB Schenker | DP World | East Port Said Development | IDG | IFC | Madinat Masr<\/p>\n<p><strong>Event partners: <\/strong>Beyti | Concrete | Global Corp | Grant Thornton | Hassan Allam Utilities | Royal Ceramica<\/p>\n<p><strong>WANT TO BECOME A COMMERCIAL PARTNER?<\/strong> Ping a note to <a href=\"mailto:mtaalab@inktankir.com\">Moustafa, our head of commercial, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HAVEN\u2019T REQUESTED AN INVITE YET?<\/strong> If you\u2019re a C-suite exec, business owner, DFI staff, export executive, investor or banker, please <a href=\"https:\/\/exportsfdi.enterprise.press\/registration.html\">fill out the form here<\/a> to signal your interest, letting us know your name, title and where you work.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><strong>CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Turkey is hosting the <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenec.org\/eng\/\">International 100% Renewable Energy Conference<\/a><\/strong><strong> this Thursday, 4 <\/strong><strong>May to Saturday, 6 May<\/strong> in Istanbul. The event will bring together experts to discuss the integration of renewables, renewable energy technologies and applications, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/net-zero-by-2050\">Roadmap to 2050<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The UAE is hosting the <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/teflasg2f2.com\/g2f2.html\">Global Green Future Fuel<\/a><\/strong><strong> conference from next Monday, 8 May <\/strong><strong>to Wednesday, 10 May<\/strong> in Dubai. The green energy-focused business event brings together policymakers, renewable energy generators, project developers, and chemical and mobility industry representatives to define a new energy future shaped by hydrogen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Egypt is hosting <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/solar-show-mena\/index.stm\">The Solar Show MENA<\/a><\/strong><strong> next Tuesday, 9 May and Wednesday, 10 May<\/strong> in Cairo. The conference brings together policymakers, financiers, and others to develop and futureproof the region\u2019s energy sector as one of the emerging players in developing clean energy solutions and energy infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The UAE is hosting <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theairportshow.com\/\">The Airport Show<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Tuesday, 9 May to Thursday, 11 May<\/strong> in Dubai. The forum\u2019s 22nd edition will bring together over 200 aviation companies and more than 100 buyers from 23 countries. It will shed light on leading innovations in airport sustainability, digitalization, and urban air mobility to facilitate the industry\u2019s path towards sustainable and collaborative airport infrastructure development and operational transformations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The UAE is hosting the <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/moiat.gov.ae\/en\/uae-climate-tech\">UAE Climate Tech<\/a><\/strong><strong> forum on Wednesday, 10 May and Thursday, 11 May <\/strong>in Abu Dhabi. The event will gather over 1k policymakers, CEOs, experts, and investors to discuss collaboration on innovative technologies and economic opportunities in advancing decarbonization across all sectors.<\/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 next 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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status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-desalination tag-acwa-power tag-amea-power tag-desalination tag-engie tag-enterpriseclimate tag-scatec tag-sovereign-fund-of-egypt tag-taqa-arabia tag-water wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><a class=\"content-anchor\" id=\"tldr-story-01\"><\/a> <strong>Egypt\u2019s sovereign fund gets the ball rolling on water desalination plants:<\/strong> Seventeen regional and international consortiums have been prequalified for the tender process for several desalination plants in Egypt as part of the first phase of the government\u2019s desalination program, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/5\/1812.pdf\">statement (pdf)<\/a> by the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE). The plants \u2014 built in several locations across the country \u2014 will be powered by renewable energy sources, according to the statement. SFE CEO Ayman Soliman said in <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/331dbd92-5979-4739-8298-74845078ce35\">statements last year<\/a> that the first phase is estimated to cost USD 3 bn out of a total USD 8 bn for the project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How it works: <\/strong>The tenders will be divided into four categories based on the capacity of the planned projects, the statement showed. Category A is for capacities reaching up to 1 mn cubic meters per day (cbm \/d), Category B is for capacities up to 600k cbm \/ d, Category C is for capacities up to 400 cbm \/ d, and Category D will see lower capacities of up to 200k cbm \/ d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who\u2019s throwing their hat in the ring<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong> The statement provides a list of the prequalified companies and consortiums, with some of the names bidding on Category A (either independently or as part of a consortium) including renewables player Infinity, Public Investment Fund-backed Acwa Power, Orascom Construction, Scatec, Toyota Tsusho Corp, Acciona Agua, Metito Utilities, France\u2019s Engie, and Hassan Allam Holding, among others. Bidders on Category B include Dubai-based renewable energy developer Amea Power, Taqa Arabia, and others. The categories with lower capacities will have bidders including <a href=\"http:\/\/desalegypt.com\/\">DesalEgypt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amarencogroup.com\/\">Amarenco<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarizegypt.com\/\">Solarize Egypt<\/a>, and others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s next: <\/strong>The SFE is planning to have three or four of these plants tendered by 3Q 2023, the Fund told EnterpriseAM. The remaining plants in the program\u2019s first phase should be tendered in the next 18-24 months, they added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REFRESHER- <\/strong>28 bidders \u2014 including Gulf sovereign funds \u2014 have been vying for contracts to build 21 desalination plants Egypt is tendering to the private sector, Director of the Egyptian Finance Ministry\u2019s PPP unit Atter Hannoura told EnterpriseAM <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/12\/12\/gulf-sovereign-funds-are-bidding-for-egypt-desalination-plants-90914\/\">late last year<\/a>. He said at the time that plants are located on the Marsa Matrouh and Alamein coasts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What we know: <\/strong>The ambitious water desalination program will involve the launch of several projects with a total planned capacity of 8.85 mn cbm \/ d by 2050 \u2014 of which 3.35 mn cbm \/ d is planned by 2025 as part of the first phase, according to the statement. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Finance Corporation have been brought in to \u201csupport in structuring and implementing the first batch of water desalination projects in partnership with the private sector, which entails retaining technical and legal consultants,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMEMBER- <\/strong>Egypt needs over 114 bcm of water annually to achieve full self-sufficiency, but only 60 bcm is available each year, according to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amcham-egypt.org\/Presentations\/HighlightsfromWater%20MinistersAprl2Speech.pdf\">statements<\/a> by former Irrigation Minister Mohamed Abdel Atty. This has pushed Egypt to resort to alternatives despite hefty price tags, including the EGP 18 bn <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/7bd53455-008b-49a0-860f-1f17c68cea22\">Bahr El Baqar wastewater treatment<\/a> facility. Egypt\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/egypt\/en\/news\/story\/12d4c1c2-ac99-4426-9e61-239bfaac9174\">USD 50 bn water plan<\/a> could even grow to cost EGP 1 tn by 2037, President Abdel Fattah El Sisi <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/stories\/2020\/10\/07\/why-water-leakage-in-agriculture-could-be-our-most-pressing-water-infrastructure-problem-22968\/\">previously said<\/a>.<\/p>\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\/amea-power\/\">Amea Power<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/desalination\/\">DESALINATION<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/engie\/\">Engie<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/scatec\/\">Scatec<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/sovereign-fund-of-egypt\/\">Sovereign Fund of Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/taqa-arabia\/\">TAQA Arabia<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/water\/\">water<\/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=\"77176\" 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=\"77176\">\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\">Development finance<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/02\/japans-jbic-and-egypt-boost-cooperation-on-clean-energy-projects\/\">\r\n                            Japan\u2019s JBIC and Egypt boost cooperation on clean 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\/05\/02\/japans-jbic-and-egypt-boost-cooperation-on-clean-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 timeline and potential investment tickets for the planned projects were not disclosed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMEMBER- JBIC is also funding Egypt\u2019s 500 MW Gulf of Suez wind farm:<\/strong> The credit lines extended to Red Sea Wind Energy (RSWE) \u2014 the project developer of Egypt\u2019s 500 MW Gulf of Suez wind farm \u2014 are co-financed by JBIC, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the Norinchukin Bank, and Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 G\u00e9n\u00e9rale. They will collectively provide green loans adding up to USD 401 mn for the project, with JBIC contributing <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/a2657cbe-36cc-4b18-8bb3-cd06b3652cd6\">USD 240 mn alone<\/a>. The wind farm \u2014 which achieved <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/ee0bd9e5-5a07-419d-a938-0bc5902c5f39\">financial close earlier in April<\/a> \u2014 is being developed under the energy pillar of the Egyptian government\u2019s Nexus of Water, Food and Energy program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Japan is funding other renewable projects:<\/strong> The Japan International Cooperation Agency, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and Dutch development bank FMO are collectively <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/3353d732-aa27-4d6d-95ba-2de58d5edd02\">providing USD 500 mn<\/a> for Amea Power\u2019s 560 MW Abydos solar plant and the 505 MW Amunet wind project in Egypt. Meanwhile, a USD 800 mn wind farm is receiving USD 500 mn from the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation, the IFC, and three commercial banks \u2014 Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank. During a three-day state visit to Cairo this week, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sat down with Egypt\u2019s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to discuss potential partnership agreements in the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/d5afef20-38cd-4370-8d54-a6df2389e698\">renewable energy sector<\/a> among other areas.<\/p>\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\/development-finance\/\">DEVELOPMENT FINANCE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/egypt\/\">Egypt<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/green-finance\/\">green finance<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\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\/japan\/\">Japan<\/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                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"77178\" 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                            \"\r\n            id=\"77178\">\r\n            \r\n            <div class=\"story__body\">\r\n\r\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/02\/77178\/\">\r\n                    <div class=\"photo photo--above\">\r\n                                            <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-77178\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-77178 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class='web-image'><a href='https:\/\/weareiph.com\/'><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ent.news\/2023\/5\/1814.jpg?ssl=1\" alt='enterprise'><\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"77179\" 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=\"77179\">\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\">SOLAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/02\/another-200-mw-commissioned-in-fifth-phase-of-dubais-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-solar-park\/\">\r\n                            Another 200 MW commissioned in fifth phase of Dubai\u2019s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park                        <\/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\/05\/02\/another-200-mw-commissioned-in-fifth-phase-of-dubais-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-solar-park\/\" 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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This leaves only 100 MW remaining to achieve the completion of the park\u2019s fifth phase, with the sixth phase pegged to become operational in stages between 2024 and 2026, the statement notes. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park is the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/7d04bf56-c205-41f8-8e05-d93d8064cd98\">world\u2019s largest<\/a> single-site solar park using the IPP model.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This phase alone is expected to offset 1.2 mn tons of CO2 emissions per year: <\/strong>The fifth phase will power around <a href=\"https:\/\/acwapower.com\/en\/projects\/dewa-v-pv\/\">270k homes<\/a>, stopping 1.2 mn tons of CO2 from being released into the atmosphere. The 2.3 GW of solar power commissioned from the 5 GW solar park so far represents 15.7% of Dubai\u2019s existing energy production capacity, according to the statement. Once the 5 GW are completed, the project will slash <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/7d04bf56-c205-41f8-8e05-d93d8064cd98\">6.5 mn tons<\/a> of carbon emissions annually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Background: <\/strong>A consortium led by Saudi Arabia\u2019s Acwa Power, in partnership with the Gulf Investment Corporation, was <a href=\"https:\/\/acwapower.com\/en\/projects\/dewa-v-pv\/\">selected<\/a> to develop the fifth phase of the project with a cost of USD 562 mn under a BOO agreement. Dewa \u2014 the sole off-taker of energy generated by the fifth phase \u2014 is buying the solar energy generated at a price of USD 1.7 cents per kWh, one of the most competitive PPA agreements to date, the statement notes.<\/p>\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\/dewa\/\">DEWA<\/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                            <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=\"77181\" 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=\"77181\">\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\">CLIMATE DIPLOMACY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/02\/uae-and-morocco-talk-renewables-investments-plus-algeria-explores-cooperation-with-zimbabwe-on-renewable-energy-and-mining\/\">\r\n                            UAE and Morocco talk renewables investments. PLUS: Algeria explores cooperation with Zimbabwe on renewable energy and mining                        <\/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\/05\/02\/uae-and-morocco-talk-renewables-investments-plus-algeria-explores-cooperation-with-zimbabwe-on-renewable-energy-and-mining\/\" 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(); navigator.clipboard.writeText('https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/02\/uae-and-morocco-talk-renewables-investments-plus-algeria-explores-cooperation-with-zimbabwe-on-renewable-energy-and-mining\/')\">\n                    Copy Link                <\/a>\n\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/02\/uae-and-morocco-talk-renewables-investments-plus-algeria-explores-cooperation-with-zimbabwe-on-renewable-energy-and-mining\/\">\n                    Facebook                    <!-- <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"assets\/media\/placeholder\/svg\/facebook-icon2.svg\" alt=\"\"> -->\n                <\/a>\n            <\/li>\n            <li class=\"list-inline-item\">\n                <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/post?text=UAE and Morocco talk renewables investments. 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Al Marri made the statements during a meeting in Rabat with several key Moroccan ministers and officials on the sidelines of the first session of the joint economic committee between the UAE and Morocco.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Morocco has been emerging as a key renewables player in the MENA region. Last month, its ambitious <a href=\"https:\/\/xlinks.co\/morocco-uk-power-project\/\">UK-Morocco power cable<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/93dd0ba0-81cd-481c-b792-00590a24b3bf\">got backing<\/a> from the UAE and renewables investor Octopus Energy. The massive interconnection project saw the UK-based renewables developer Xlinks <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/93dd0ba0-81cd-481c-b792-00590a24b3bf\">securing GBP 25 mn in funding<\/a> from The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) and GBP 5 mn from Octopus Energy.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><strong>IN OTHER CLIMATE DIPLO NEWS- Algeria, Zimbabwe mull cooperation in <\/strong><strong>renewables and mining:<\/strong> Algerian Energy Minister Mohammed Arkab and Zimbabwe Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda discussed potential investments in renewables and electricity production and transmission, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3VmWQHK\">statement<\/a>. They also discussed potential and investment opportunities in Algeria\u2019s mining sector, the statement added.<\/p>\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\/algeria\/\">Algeria<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/climate-diplomacy\/\">CLIMATE DIPLOMACY<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/morocco\/\">Morocco<\/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                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/zimbabwe\/\">Zimbabwe<\/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=\"77183\" 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=\"77183\">\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\">FROM THE CLIMATE STORE<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/02\/acer-ventures-into-e-mobility-world-with-smart-e-bike\/\">\r\n                            Acer ventures into e-mobility world with smart e-bike                        <\/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\/05\/02\/acer-ventures-into-e-mobility-world-with-smart-e-bike\/\" 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acer.com\/ebii\/us-en\/index.html\">Acer<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acer.com\/ebii\/us-en\/index.html\">ebii<\/a> \u2014 a \u201cgreener option\u201d that offers seamless rides despite its minimalist design \u2014 is the latest venture by the Taiwanese company most known for its PCs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s talk specs:<\/strong> The 16 kg e-bike comes equipped with a 250\/350 W motor and 40 Nm torque performance, allowing assisted riding of up to 25 km\/hr. Its modular architecture brings together the battery pack and control box under a single compact intelligence vehicle control box.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A smart and adaptive ride:<\/strong> The e-bike is equipped with an AI-powered ebiiAssist function that automatically adapts to the rider\u2019s pedaling power, riding conditions, and set level of assistance. The controller uses AI technology to automatically adjust motor output, adapting to the rider\u2019s use over time. Riders can also use the ebiiGO companion app to be briefed on recommended routes, battery life, and riding speeds. They can also use the adaptive mission control app ebiiRide for three modes of riding: the power-saving Eco Mode, the smart balance ebii Mode, and the Boost Mode for necessary speed and motor output tweaks depending on commute conditions and distance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A durable battery: <\/strong>A long lasting removable battery can be used for up to 110 km with a full battery life charged in only 2.5 hours. The smart power distribution can help extend battery life to ensure a full day\u2019s ride. The battery pack can also be used as a portable charger for other devices, thanks to an easy removal of the battery pack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Green mobility:<\/strong> \u201cAs urban commuters search for convenient, safe, and greener options, the Acer ebii\u2019s AI assistance and innovative safety features empower them to go further, faster,\u201d Acer Co-COO Jerry Kao said in the statement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Making an EMEA debut this year: <\/strong>The Acer ebii will be available in EMEA from September starting at USD 1,999.<\/p>\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\/from-the-climate-store\/\">FROM THE CLIMATE STORE<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/gcc\/\">GCC<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/green-mobility\/\">green mobility<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/mena\/\">MENA<\/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=\"77185\" 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=\"77185\">\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\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/02\/oman-scouts-project-management-companies-for-solar-projects-and-cracks-down-on-waste-management\/\">\r\n                            Oman scouts project management companies for solar projects and cracks down on waste management                        <\/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\/05\/02\/oman-scouts-project-management-companies-for-solar-projects-and-cracks-down-on-waste-management\/\" 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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Construction of the plants \u2014 set to contribute 500 MW each to the national grid \u2014 will <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/d4df196c-3864-4226-9fc9-2dffbdaef025\">begin in 3Q 2023<\/a> and commercial operations will be completed by the middle of 2025 after the Authority for Public Services grants its approval.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Background:<\/strong> The OPWP secured a <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/d4df196c-3864-4226-9fc9-2dffbdaef025\">USD 458 mn<\/a> investment from Korea Western Power and French EDF Renewables to co-develop the Manah 1 plant under a build-own-operate model in March. It also <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/3aad63f3-6a3c-472b-950e-1d350da25403\">selected a JV<\/a> made up of Singapore\u2019s Sembcorp Utilities and China\u2019s Jinko Power to develop the Manah 2 solar plant. The combined cost of Manah 1 and Manah 2 will amount to over OMR 300 mn (c. USD 780 mn).<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO- The Omani Environment Authority yesterday passed legislation requiring <\/strong><strong>waste management companies to have licenses for the transport and import of waste<\/strong>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofoman.com\/article\/130221-omans-environment-authority-issues-regulation-on-transit-of-hazardous-waste\">Times of Oman<\/a>reports. The new regulation aims to crack down on illegal dumping and support waste management activities in the sultanate, stipulating all waste imported into the country must be directly moved to recycling facilities.<\/p>\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\/also-on-our-radar\/\">ALSO ON OUR RADAR<\/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\/waste-management\/\">waste management<\/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=\"77187\" 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=\"77187\">\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\">AROUND THE WORLD<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/02\/indian-renewable-energy-developer-secures-usd-250-mn-investment-us-equity-firm\/\">\r\n                            Indian renewable energy developer secures USD 250 mn investment US equity firm                        <\/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\/05\/02\/indian-renewable-energy-developer-secures-usd-250-mn-investment-us-equity-firm\/\" 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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This brings KKRs total investments in Serentica to USD 650 bn, after a previous USD 400 mn investment last November. The statement did not disclose KKR\u2019s ownership stake in the company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About <\/strong><strong>Serentica<\/strong><strong> Renewables:<\/strong> Serentica is a newly founded solar, wind, and battery storage project developer that targets large-scale energy intensive industries across India\u2019s Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra regions. In the medium-term, it aims to install <a href=\"https:\/\/www.serenticaglobal.com\/about-us\">5 GW of renewable energy<\/a>, cutting 20 mn tons of CO2 emissions. It is jointly owned by KKR and Twinstar Overseas Limited.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General Motors<\/strong> is <strong>halting production<\/strong> of its competitive <strong>Chevrolet Bolt EV in <\/strong><strong>the US<\/strong> at the end of the year, as it prepares to launch next-generation EVs to improve the company\u2019s <strong>production capacity, profits and market positioning<\/strong>. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/04\/29\/why-gm-is-killing-the-chevy-bolt-ev-amid-record-sales.html\">CNBC<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/around-the-world\/\">AROUND THE WORLD<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/climate\/\">Climate<\/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\/india\/\">India<\/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\/us\/\">US<\/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=\"77189\" 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=\"77189\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">9<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">ON YOUR WAY OUT<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/05\/02\/is-the-cement-industry-close-to-getting-the-net-zero-facelift-it-needs\/\">\r\n                            Is the cement industry close to getting the net zero facelift it needs?                        <\/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\/05\/02\/is-the-cement-industry-close-to-getting-the-net-zero-facelift-it-needs\/\" 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 rocks and sand known in the industry as \u201caggregate\u201d are heated as normal, then combined with the biologically produced cement instead of the Portland type. The company estimates some 783 tn bacteria will be required for each production cycle, which churns out more than 725 kg of combined concrete in a process that takes three days to complete.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Big emission cutting plans: <\/strong>Biomason\u2019s founder and CEO Ginger Krieg Dosier told Bloomberg that the company aims to cut CO2 emissions from global cement production by a quarter by the end of the decade. In Denmark, roughly 800 kg of CO2 is emitted for every ton of cement produced.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shipping soon: <\/strong>The first batch of low-emission concrete tiles in industrial quantities will begin shipping out to Danish, Dutch, and British markets in the spring, Bloomberg writes. Among their earliest customers is department store giant H&M.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But there are still challenges ahead:<\/strong> The cement mix can be applied for light concrete use such as in driveways or flooring, but it does not have the tensile characteristics for application in tall buildings, the Bloomberg article explains. Significant technical challenges must be overcome before the cement can entirely replace traditional, carbon-intensive cement, according to Biomason COO Bert Bruggeman.<\/p>\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\/carbon-footprint\/\">carbon footprint<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/cement\/\">cement<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/climate\/\">Climate<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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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>3-4 May (Wednesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cerege.fr\/en\/agenda\/13th-edition-of-the-round-tables-of-larbois-and-the-mediterranean\/#:~:text=The%2013th%20edition%20of%20the,Free%20event.\">13th Arbois and Mediterranean Round Tables<\/a>, Marseille, France.<\/p>\n<p>4-6 May (Thursday-Saturday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irenec.org\/eng\/\">International 100% Renewable Energy Conference<\/a>, Istanbul, Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>8-10 May (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/teflasg2f2.com\/\">Global Green Future Fuel<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>8-10 May (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aimcongress.com\/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw8qmhBhClARIsANAtbof4-76eS8t3Yy_1lhLnSSmgzPe4hU6hQGDG1ps8Y3Tbu7i1rowxcy4aAjetEALw_wcB\">Annual Investment Meeting<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>9-11 May (Tuesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.world-hydrogen-summit.com\/programme\/\">World Hydrogen 2023 Summit & Exhibition<\/a>, Rotterdam, Netherlands.<\/p>\n<p>9-10 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terrapinn.com\/exhibition\/solar-show-mena\/\">The Solar Show MENA<\/a>, Cairo, Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>9-11 May (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theairportshow.com\/\">The Airport Show<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>10-11 May (Wednesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/moiat.gov.ae\/en\/uae-climate-tech\">UAE Climate Tech<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/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>19-21 May (Friday-Sunday): <a href=\"https:\/\/sdg.iisd.org\/events\/g7-hiroshima-summit-2023\/\">G7 Hiroshima Summit<\/a>, Hiroshima, Japan.<\/p>\n<p>22-24 May (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/ieeepesoman.com\/\">IEEE Power and Energy Forum<\/a>, Muscat, Oman.<\/p>\n<p>24-27 May (Wednesday-Saturday): <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/4\/1066.pdf\">Second meeting of the COP27 Transitional Committee<\/a>, TBD.<\/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>29-31 May (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccusforum.com\/\">CCUS Forum<\/a>, Doha, Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>30 May-1 June (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighered-events.com\/gsd-congress-2023\">Global Sustainable Development Congress<\/a>, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), KSA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JUNE 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 June (Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/energychamber.org\/aecs-invest-in-african-energy-paris-forum-to-take-place-on-june-1\/\">Invest in African Energy Forum<\/a>, Paris, France.<\/p>\n<p>5-8 June (Monday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.districtenergy.org\/events\/exhibit--2023\">IDEA2023<\/a>, Chicago, US<\/p>\n<p>8 June (Thursday): <a href=\"http:\/\/www.envirotecener-expo.com\/\">Envirotec and Energie Expo<\/a>, Tunis, Tunisia.<\/p>\n<p>12-15 June (Monday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/saudipp.com\/\">Saudi Plastics & Petrochem<\/a>, Riyadh, KSA.<\/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>13-14 June (Tuesday- Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/event.businessfrance.fr\/vision-golfe-en\/\">Vision Golfe 2023<\/a>, French Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, Paris, France.<\/p>\n<p>TBA: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youm7.com\/story\/2023\/4\/30\/%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%89-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A6%D9%89-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AE%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D8%B9%D8%AF-%D9%82%D9%85%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AE-%D9%81%D9%89-%D9%85%D8%B5%D8%B1\/6163453#:~:text=%D9%8A%D8%A3%D8%AA%D9%89%20%D8%A5%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%82%20%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%AF%D9%89%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%AB%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B1%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A6%D9%89,%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%B1%D8%B5%20%D9%88%D9%82%D8%B5%D8%B5%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%86%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%AD%20%D9%84%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%AA%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9\">Egypt\u2019s post-COP27 Environmental and Climate Investment Forum<\/a>, Egypt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JULY 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>3-7 July (Monday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/aic2023.geo.unibuc.ro\/en\/\">The 36th Conference of the International Association of Climatology<\/a>, Bucharest, Romania.<\/p>\n<p>22-23 July (Saturday-Sunday): <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/4\/1066.pdf\">Second COP27 transitional committee workshop<\/a>, Bangkok, Thailand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AUGUST 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>20-24 August (Sunday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldwaterweek.org\/\">World Water Week 2023<\/a>, Stockholm, Sweden.<\/p>\n<p>29 August-1 September (Tuesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/4\/1066.pdf\">Third meeting of the COP27 Transitional Committee<\/a>, TBD.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEPTEMBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9-20 September (Saturday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/conferences\/SDGSummit2023\">2023 Sustainable Development Goals Summit<\/a>, New York, USA.<\/p>\n<p>11-13 September (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/10times.com\/e1r3-x4p2-z8sd\">Global Congress on Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>12-15 September (Tuesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wto.org\/english\/forums_e\/public_forum_e\/public_forum_e.htm\">WTO Public Forum<\/a>, Geneva, Switzerland.<\/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>4 October (Wednesday): Arabia CSR Gala Awarding Ceremony, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>16-18 October (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.climatelinks.org\/events\/climate-week-2022-2nd-world-conference-climate-change-sustainability\">Climate Week<\/a>, Rome, Italy.<\/p>\n<p>17-20 October (Tuesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2023\/4\/1066.pdf\">Fourth meeting of the COP27 Transitional Committee<\/a>, TBD.<\/p>\n<p>29 October- 2 November (Sunday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/40YIn6F\">Cairo Water Week<\/a>, Cairo, Egypt<\/p>\n<p>31 October \u2013 2 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhydropowercongress.org\/\">World Hydropower Congress<\/a>, Bali, Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOVEMBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9-10 November (Thursday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irena.org\/News\/pressreleases\/2023\/Mar\/IRENA-To-Hold-First-Latin-American-Investment-Forum-in-Uruguay\">International Renewable Energy Agency Investment Forum<\/a>, Uruguay.<\/p>\n<p>15-17 November (Wednesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wetex.ae\/\">WETEX and Dubai Solar Show,<\/a> Dubai, UAE.<\/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>FEBRUARY 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>26-28 February (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/conferences.uaeu.ac.ae\/warms2024\/en\/index.shtml\">Management and Sustainability of Water Resources<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE<\/strong><\/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>Mid-2023: Oman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meed.com\/oman-to-sign-multibillion-dollar-hydrogen-contracts\">set to sign contracts<\/a> for green hydrogen projects.<\/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><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><strong>2025 <\/strong><\/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><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 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Qatar\u2019s Public Works Authority\u2019s (Ashghal) USD 1.5 bn sewage treatment facility to reach 600k cm\/d capacity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2050<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Presidencedugouvernementtunisien\/posts\/pfbid02urYKuUDF91i7dtVRR3yrSFzM4p5aG1JUormqfgnbjuUMTSGzmL2DrY8Z7wyfA7vBl?locale=ar_AR\">Tunisia\u2019s carbon neutrality target<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2060 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nigeria aims to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/ea65a4f2-e77c-426b-8ad0-9120704954f6\">achieve its net-zero<\/a> emissions target.<\/p>\n\t<\/div><!-- .entry-content -->\n\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-${ID} -->\n\n\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.story -->\r\n    \n    \n\n    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