{"id":79803,"date":"2023-10-03T02:43:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T02:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/?post_type=issue&#038;p=79803"},"modified":"2025-12-15T09:38:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T09:38:43","slug":"dewa-commissions-200-mw-second-unit-in-al-maktoum-solar-park","status":"publish","type":"issue","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/issues\/dewa-commissions-200-mw-second-unit-in-al-maktoum-solar-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Dewa commissions 200 MW second unit in Al Maktoum solar park"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"79805\" 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=\"79805\">\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\/10\/03\/today-totalenergies-is-going-to-court-over-uganda-oil-project-the-uae-wants-cop29-too\/\">\r\n                            TODAY: TotalEnergies is going to court over Uganda oil project + The UAE wants COP29, too                        <\/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\/10\/03\/today-totalenergies-is-going-to-court-over-uganda-oil-project-the-uae-wants-cop29-too\/\" 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 groups \u2014 Darwin Climax Coalitions, Sea Shepherd France, Wild Legal and Stop EACOP-Stop Total en Ouganda \u2014 said they filed a complaint over the leading energy company\u2019s \u201cclimaticide action.\u201d They said that TotalEnergies has approved more oil projects than any of its counterparts between 2022 and 2025, including a USD 3.5 bn East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) that will help Uganda export oil. A TotalEnergies spokesperson said the company was not aware of the legal complaint, stressing that it \u201coperates in compliance with its operating standards and with laws and regulations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The complaint against TotalEnergies also got ink from:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/news.bloomberglaw.com\/esg\/totalenergies-faces-criminal-complaint-over-climate-le-monde\">Bloomberg<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france24.com\/en\/environment\/20231002-green-groups-target-france-s-totalenergies-for-climaticide-tanzania-uganda-project\">AFP<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\">\n<p><a class=\"content-anchor\" id=\"tldr-story-07\"><\/a> <strong>OVER IN COPLAND- The UAE wants to have its COP and host the next one too: <\/strong>The UAE has expressed interest in hosting COP29 instead of frontrunners Armenia and Azerbaijan, given the ongoing geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/content\/54ed8185-a4c2-43d1-8f2a-648d78fb6d72\">The Financial Times<\/a> reported. Russia has pushed back against any EU country hosting the summit in light of the Ukraine war. Germany, as the home of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, would host the event if countries fail to choose a host, with the UAE to remain as president.<\/p>\n<p><strong>But it's still figuring out how to reach a fossil-fuel phase out agreement at its <\/strong><strong>biggest energy conference ahead of COP: <\/strong>The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec) kicked off yesterday with a goal to get industry players to make firm decarbonization commitments ahead of the anticipated climate summit in November, COP28 CEO Adnan Amin told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/environment\/big-oil-heavy-industry-discuss-emission-curbs-ahead-cop28-2023-10-01\/\">Reuters<\/a>. \u201cWhat we have done today is something quite unprecedented in the COP process, to bring together both the demand and supply side in terms of emissions,\" Amin said. COP28 President Designate Sultan Al-Jaber and US Climate Envoy John Kerry attended the first day of meetings on the commercialization of hydrogen, carbon capture technologies, methane elimination, and increasing renewable energy, Reuters said citing a COP28 statement. Stakeholders will have until Thursday at Adipec to come up with a more solid consensus on what a global fossil-fuel phase out would look like.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Al Jaber claims Big Oil is on board, but fails to mention further details: <\/strong>More than 20 oil and gas companies have positively answered calls to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and stop routine flaring by 2030, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/climate-energy\/cop-28-president-over-20-energy-companies-align-around-2050-net-zero-goal-2023-10-02\/\">Reuters<\/a> reported, citing statements made by Al-Jaber during Adipec. Al Jaber did not give details about which oil companies he is referencing or how they plan to reach those targets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMEMBER-<\/strong> Climate experts are coming head-to-head with oil and gas companies with regards to agreeing on the fastest and most effective method to decarbonize industries, with the former championing setting goals to reduce fossil-fuel production \u2014 which the <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/709d7f87-0c64-41ca-b78a-e76fe740350d\">EU is backing<\/a> \u2014 while the latter is pushing a focus on carbon capture technologies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And across the Mediterranean, the EU is preparing itself for the worst: <\/strong>Spain\u2019s Energy Minister Teresa Ribera has warned that talks at the COP28 climate summit will be \u201cchallenging,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/environment\/climate-leaders-gather-ahead-challenging-cop-28-2023-10-02\/\">Reuters<\/a> reported, citing Ribera\u2019s opening comments at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/events\/climate-and-energy-summit-a-grand-coalition-to-keep-1-5-c-within-reach\">Climate and Energy Summit<\/a> co-hosted by the International Energy Agency in Madrid. Spain \u2014 which currently holds the EU Council rotating presidency \u2014 is trying to push for an international coalition to back the 2015 Paris target of limiting global warming to 1.5\u00b0C above pre-industrial levels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MEANWHILE- <\/strong><strong>UAE FM <\/strong><strong>in Paragu<\/strong><strong>ay for pre-COP briefing<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with the President of Paraguay on Monday to talk bilateral cooperation in investment, climate, and industry as part of the UAE\u2019s pre-COP rounds. (<a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303203801\">Wam<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE<\/strong><strong> #1- More fertilizers by Oman?<\/strong> Salalah\u2019s Organic Fertilizer Production plant is aiming to produce 100k tons of organic fertilizers within a year, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofoman.com\/article\/136710-salalah-plant-plans-to-produce-100000-tonnes-of-organic-fertilizer\">The Times of Oman<\/a> reported on Sunday, citing statements by Nakheel Oman Development Company\u2019s Director of Farms Planning Sarah bin Zaher Al Afan. She said that the plant \u2014 which falls under the supervision of the Nakheel Oman Development Company in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources \u2014 produced 25k tons of organic fertilizers since the start of its operations during the first quarter of this year. She revealed that the facility uses green waste provided by Oman Environmental Services Holding Company (be\u2019ah) to produce organic fertilizers. It also utilizes animal waste purchased from local cattle breeders, she added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #4- <\/strong><strong>UK firm ventures into Morocco\u2019s Zagora Cobalt Project<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Atlantic Research Minerals (ARM), a subsidiary of UK-based clean metals exploration company Critical Mineral Resources (CMR), has agreed to invest in the scoping and feasibility studies for the cobalt-rich site of Zagora in Morocco, as part of an earn-in agreement with the project owner SA Strategy, the UK company <a href=\"https:\/\/polaris.brighterir.com\/public\/caerus_mineral_resources\/news\/rns\/story\/xp3kkmw\">said yesterday<\/a>. ARM will acquire an initial 20-25% share in the project, which will rise to 70% after the feasibility study is completed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WATCH THIS SPACE #3- UN adopts new safety rules for chemical handling:<\/strong> The UN has adopted new global rules for the safe handling of chemicals under a Global Framework on Chemicals, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/news.un.org\/en\/story\/2023\/09\/1141717\">statement<\/a> by the intergovernmental organization. The framework sets out 28 concrete targets and guidelines for key sectors across the supply chain, from the production stage to the waste stage. These targets tackle the illegal trafficking of chemicals and waste and include a plan to phase-out the use of highly hazardous pesticides in agriculture by 2035. It also calls for a transition to more sustainable chemical alternatives, responsible use of chemicals in industry, agriculture, and healthcare, and better access to information about the risks associated with different chemicals. Germany has pledged EUR 20 mn to implement the framework, which the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) will manage. The framework was passed during the Fifth International Conference on Chemical Substances Management (ICCM5) of the UNEP held in Bonn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And doubling down with a separate Bonn Declaration:<\/strong> Participants also adopted the Bonn Declaration, in which they committed to \u201cprevent exposure to harmful chemicals, and phase out the most harmful ones, where appropriate, and enhance the safe management of such chemicals where they are needed,\u201d according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"content-anchor\" id=\"tldr-story-10\"><\/a> <strong>DATA POINT<\/strong><strong>- No easy path to decarbonize the shipping industry: <\/strong>Decarbonizing the world\u2019s shipping industry would require an additional USD 8 bn to USD 28 bn annually by 2050, UN agency UNCTAD said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/unctad.org\/news\/bold-global-action-needed-decarbonize-shipping-and-ensure-just-transition-unctad-report\">report<\/a> last week. It called for a \u201cjust and equitable transition\" to a decarbonized shipping industry, highlighting the substantial costs needed for such a transition. Investments ranging from USD 28 bn to USD 90 bn annually will be required to develop infrastructure for 100% carbon-neutral fuels by 2050, UNCTAD said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And an aging fleet is ringing the bells:<\/strong> UNCTAD voiced concern over the aging of the global shipping fleet, saying that more than half of the world\u2019s fleet is over 15 years old. Commercial ships averaged 22.2 years old at the beginning of the year, two years older than a decade ago. \u201cShip owners face the challenge of renewing the fleet without clarity regarding alternative fuels, green technology and regulatory regimes to guide ship owners and ports, while port terminals face similar challenges in vital investment decisions,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REMEMBER<\/strong>- Member countries of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/8761c2aa-85d0-4cc3-865b-f893c304af0d\">gave in July<\/a>the green light to a revised greenhouse gas strategy that outlines a net zero emissions goal for the shipping industry by mid century. They agreed following talks by the UN shipping agency to reach net zero \u201cby or around, i.e., close to 2050, taking into account different national circumstances.\u201d However, such a strategy has been criticized by environmentalists as not enough. The shipping industry accounts for nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with emissions escalating by 20% in just a decade, according to the UNCTAD.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE DANGER ZONE- <\/strong><strong>Amazonian dolphins die en masse amid rising water temps<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong> Water temperatures in Brazil\u2019s Lake T\u00e9f\u00e9 have exceeded 39\u00b0C after a protracted drought dried up the lake basin, leaving hundreds of pink river dolphins and thousands more fish dead in scenes described as \u201capocalyptic\u201d on Friday, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/environment\/2023\/sep\/29\/mass-death-of-amazonian-dolphins-prompts-fears-for-vulnerable-species\">Guardian<\/a> reports. Brazil\u2019s extreme weather changes, resulting from human activity and the cyclical <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/680f2e7e-93a5-401f-8562-ffdd0456b34b\">El Ni\u00f1o<\/a> weather phenomenon, has caused intense rainstorms in the southern parts of the country and a scorching drought in the north. 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type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-solar tag-acwa-power tag-dewa tag-enterpriseclimate tag-masdar tag-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-solar-park tag-renewables tag-solar 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>Another step forward for Al Maktoum solar park: <\/strong>The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has commissioned the 200 MW second unit of the parabolic basin complex in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park\u2019s fourth phase, Dewa said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfm.ae\/the-exchange\/news-disclosures\/disclosures\/0967fd3f-f60b-47e7-afff-34cc9204eb7f\">disclosure (pdf)<\/a> to the DFM yesterday. The solar park is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbrsic.ae\/en\/about\/mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-solar-park\/\">world\u2019s largest single-site solar park<\/a>using the IPP model with a planned production capacity of 5 GW by 2030 and investments totalling AED 50 bn (c. USD 13.6 bn).<\/p>\n<p><strong>A big boost for the solar park\u2019s capacity:<\/strong> The commissioning of the second unit in the fourth phase helped boost the solar park\u2019s production capacity to 2.6 GW and Dewa\u2019s total production capacity to 15.1 GW, according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the fourth phase: <\/strong>The 950 MW fourth phase \u2014 which is being built by Dewa and a KSA Acwa Power-led consortium that includes the Chinese Silk Road Fund \u2014 is the largest single-site project in the world that brings together Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and photovoltaic technologies, Dewa said. The phase uses the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model with investments of up to AED c.16 bn. It is expected to power 320k households and slash carbon emissions by 1.6 mn tonnes annually, Dewa added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And that\u2019s not all:<\/strong> The fourth phase utilizes three hybrid technologies to produce clean energy: 600 MW from a parabolic basin complex comprising three units of 200 MW each, 100 MW from the world\u2019s tallest solar power tower, and 250 MW from PV solar panels. Around 717 MW have been commissioned from the fourth phase, which will have the world\u2019s largest thermal storage capacity of 15 hours, allowing 24-7 solar energy availability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Third unit is nearing completion: <\/strong>The third unit of 200 MW from the parabolic basin complex and 33 MW from PC solar panels at the fourth phase are 87.1% complete, according to the statement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s been a busy summer for the solar park:<\/strong> In August, Dewa selected state-owned renewables firm Masdar to <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/9240b002-affa-47ce-b989-011960533c9a\">build and operate<\/a> its 1.8 GW sixth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park, beating Saudi Arabia\u2019s Acwa Power for the bid. The full investment ticket for the upcoming phase is AED 5.5 bn (c. 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The agreement will see the first SAF delivery taking place before year\u2019s end, marking the first time SAF will be supplied via the airport\u2019s fuelling system, the statement said. No financial details pertaining to the agreement were disclosed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong> Under the agreement, Emirates will buy the SAF and associated environmental attributes to help decarbonize its <a href=\"https:\/\/c.ekstatic.net\/ecl\/documents\/environmental-reports\/environment-report-2017-18.pdf\">Scope 1 (pdf)<\/a> related emissions. Scope 3 environmental attributes tied to the same physical SAF will be purchased by Shell Corporate Travel to contribute to decarbonizing its own business trips, the statement adds. The airline will track SAF delivery through Shell-backed, blockchain-powered platform <a href=\"https:\/\/aveliasolutions.com\/\">Avelia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emirates is working to decarbonize operations: <\/strong>The agreement comes as part of Emirates\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emirates.com\/eg\/english\/about-us\/our-planet\/environmental-policy\/\">environmental strategy<\/a>, which aims to reduce emissions, and focuses on responsible consumption and wildlife conservation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What they said:<\/strong> \u201cWe hope that this collaboration develops further to provide an ongoing future supply of SAF in our hub, as there are currently no production facilities for SAF in the UAE,\u201d Emirates President Tim Clark said. \u201cWe hope that this can act as a springboard for more action on SAF across the aviation industry in the UAE and region, delivering another step forward for our net zero emissions journey,\u201d Shell Corporate Travel vice president Chu Yong-Yi also said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAF has been gaining traction in the region:<\/strong> April saw Abu Dhabi\u2019s Mubadala Capital-backed Acelen announce <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/ac1098d0-3295-4398-9861-49732b818009\">investments up to USD 2.4 bn<\/a> over the next 10 years to produce green diesel and sustainable aviation fuel in Brazil. Qatar Airways also <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/0d364ace-8f27-4484-a3cf-585d7fadcab5\">inked an agreement<\/a> with Shell to source 3k metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. Meanwhile, the Egyptian Company for Solid Waste Recycling (ECARU), Qalaa Holdings, and France\u2019s Axens <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/cf2552bd-bcaa-419e-9dfd-cd6df644151e\">signed a cooperation protocol<\/a> in July to conduct technical and economic studies for a second-generation biofuel and SAF production project.<\/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\/aviation\/\">Aviation<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/dbx\/\">DBX<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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Emirates NBD Capital, HSBC, ING and Standard Chartered Bank were named as joint leaders and bookrunners on its planned green bond sale, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/markets\/fixed-income\/emirates-nbd-bank-hires-banks-for-debut-green-bond-issue-document-rsoxa399\">Reuters<\/a> reports, citing a document it has seen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HSBC and ING will co-serve as sustainability coordinators<\/strong>: The two banks will help define the specific environmental and sustainability goals and projects that the green bond proceeds will support, verify their environmental impact, and facilitate communication with investors and other stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The issuance in question:<\/strong> Emirates NBD is planning to issue a \u201cbenchmark-sized,\u201d five-year, USD-denominated green senior unsecured bond under its USD 20 bn Euro Medium Term Note Program, the document said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emirates NBD launched a framework to increase its sustainable debt issuance last month:<\/strong> The plan aims to streamline the process of providing green debt and other sustainable instruments to \u201cfinance projects that enable the transition to a low carbon and climate-resilient economy,\u201d the company said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emiratesnbd.com\/en\/media-center\/emirates-nbd-launches-sustainable-finance-framework\">statement<\/a>. 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class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><a class=\"content-anchor\" id=\"tldr-story-04\"><\/a> <strong>Armando Alvarez + RedSea partner to <\/strong><strong>manufacture recyclable greenhouse covers for hot <\/strong><strong>climates:<\/strong> Saudi Arabia-based agricultural technology startup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redsea.ag\/\">RedSea<\/a> has partnered with Spain-based sustainable packaging giant <a href=\"https:\/\/armandoalvarez.com\/en\/\">Armando Alvarez Group<\/a> (AAG) to jointly manufacture sustainable, heat-blocking greenhouse roofs for farming in hot climates, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/redsea.ag\/armando-alvarez-group-redsea-sign-exclusive-collaboration-agreement\/\">company statement<\/a>. The two signed an exclusive collaboration agreement which will see RedSea\u2019s patented iyris SecondSky nanotechnology \u2014 which reduces daytime temperatures in covered areas while allowing up to 80% of photoselective radiation to pass through \u2014 incorporated into AAG\u2019s fully recyclable greenhouse cover films.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The collaboration is a trailblazer in climate adaptation:<\/strong> RedSea\u2019s technology has proved to save significant amounts of energy and water and extend the growing season in hot climates, co-founder and chief engineer at RedSea Derya Baran told Enterprise Climate in a <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/9b458430-a154-4957-88a5-36951d16feb1\">June interview<\/a>. Recent tests in Saudi Arabia showed over 40% reduction in energy usage and water consumption, according to Baran. This helps countries with harsh and hot environments build food security and climate resilience amid water scarcity, water salinity, and drought.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What they said:<\/strong> \u201cThis collaboration enables us to efficiently deploy RedSea\u2019s innovative heat blocking technology to increase profitability for growers and farmers in hot climates,\u201d RedSea president Simon Bryant said in the statement. \u201cBy saving water and energy, plants and humans experience less heat and water stress - making both more productive and exponentially improving profitability,\u201d Bryant added.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About RedSea:<\/strong> RedSea \u2014 a university spin out from Kaust in Saudi Arabia \u2014 was founded in 2018 with a mission to use technology to help feed the world sustainably by designing, developing, and delivering one of the most advanced hot climate agtech platforms, Baran told Enterprise Climate. The company\u2019s technology is being used by growers in <a href=\"https:\/\/redsea.ag\/redsea-announces-mou-with-saudi-downtown-company\/\">Saudi Arabia<\/a>, the UAE, Egypt, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, <a href=\"https:\/\/redsea.ag\/saudi-arabia-and-uae-agtech-firm-red-sea-farms-selects-water-scarce-us-states-for-international-expansion\/\">the US<\/a>, and the UK, according to its <a href=\"https:\/\/redsea.ag\/investors\/\">website<\/a>. Baran said that the next three to five years for the company will be focused on continuing its expansion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RedSea has ongoing research in agritech for the region: <\/strong>RedSea is running a research and development facility in Kaust where it is trying new technologies and crop varieties, and has <a href=\"https:\/\/redsea.ag\/redsea-commissions-award-winning-desert-greenhouse-facility-in-abu-dhabi\/\">launched<\/a> a one-hectare commercial greenhouse facility in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Armando Alvarez Group:<\/strong> AAG is the World\u2019s largest converter of agricultural plastics and a leader of the European polyethylene film industry, offering solutions for the packaging, agriculture, and geosynthetics sectors, the statement said.<\/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\/agritech\/\">Agritech<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/food-security\/\">food security<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/kaust\/\">KAUST<\/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=\"79817\" 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=\"79817\">\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\">STARTUP WATCH<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/10\/03\/us-aqua-membranes-earns-top-prize-for-desalination-innovation-in-ksa\/\">\r\n                            US\u2019 Aqua Membranes earns top prize for desalination innovation 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\/10\/03\/us-aqua-membranes-earns-top-prize-for-desalination-innovation-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 company was awarded the top prize for their project titled \u201cChanging reverse osmosis through 3D printed spacers\u201d during the GDIP, which awarded prizes worth a combined USD 10 mn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the company: <\/strong>Aqua Membranes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/aqua-membranes-llc\/\">manufactures spiral wound membrane elements<\/a>through its printed spacer technology to print directly on the membrane surface. Such spacers allow for a significant increase in square footage in the same size element in comparison with the conventional mesh feed spacers used in reverse osmosis. This allows for an open design, reduced fouling and lower capital and operating costs in membrane plant operations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the technology: <\/strong>Aqua Membranes\u2019 Chief Operat\u00ading Officer Syeh Shah told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arabnews.com\/node\/2383606\/saudi-arabia\">Arab News<\/a> that his company has decided to take the \u201cconventional and outdated RO membrane technology and introduce a groundbreaking printing approach to it.\u201d The technology focuses on addressing the plastic mesh feed spacer available in all reverse osmosis elements. \u201cOur breakthrough came in the form of an innovative 3D spacer technology, augmented by artificial intelligence to determine various patterns that could be directly printed onto the membrane,\u201d he said. An elimination of the plastic mesh has led to lower energy consumption, improved water recovery and membrane durability, among other benefits, he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And some others went home with prizes: <\/strong>Five other startups also earned prizes at the GDIP, which saw competition from 105 innovators from 27 countries. These include the US\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/activemembrane.com\/\">Active Membranes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/harmony-desal\/\">Harmony Desalting<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/megavesselswater.com\/#about\">Mega Vessels Water<\/a>. Winning entries from other nations include the Netherland\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.desolenator.com\/\">Desolenator<\/a> and France\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.se.com\/ww\/en\/\">Schneider Electric<\/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\/active-membranes\/\">Active Membranes<\/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\/desolenator\/\">Desolenator<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/global-prize-for-innovation-in-desalination\/\">Global Prize for Innovation in Desalination<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/harmony-desalting\/\">Harmony Desalting<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/mega-vessels-water\/\">Mega Vessels Water<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/reverse-osmosis\/\">reverse osmosis<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/schneider-electric\/\">Schneider Electric<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/startup-watch\/\">Startup 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=\"79819\" 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=\"79819\">\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\">CLIMATE DIPLOMACY<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/10\/03\/electric-vehicle-metals-cooperation-in-the-cards-for-ksa-china\/\">\r\n                            Electric vehicle metals cooperation in the cards for KSA + China? 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Zeekr will launch operations in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain. The EV maker is expected to deliver 10k units to the four new markets by 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The specs:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeekr.eu\/models\/001\">Zeekr 001<\/a> model packs a 400 KW battery with a WLTP range of 620 KM and can reach 100 km\/h in 3.8 seconds, delivering a 200 km\/h top speed. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeekr.eu\/models\/x\">Zeekr X<\/a> model comes with 315 KW of power, a 445 KM range, and a 180 km\/h top speed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Refresher- <\/strong>Zeekr <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/b9031e1e-b024-400a-9bf4-8830291db775\">raised<\/a> USD 750 mn in January to boost tech research, fuel global expansion plans, and launch its all-electric SUV Zeekr X along with an expansion into Europe in 2023. Zeekr\u2019s cars are also expected to be launched in Israel by the end of the year. The company is open to fundraising from MENA investors, the report noted. \u201cThe Middle East is a relatively new market for EVs and there isn\u2019t a matured brand offering of premium EVs in most of their markets,\u201d Yu said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The price tag<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Zeekr 001 currently goes for around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2023-09-24\/chinese-ev-maker-zeekr-sweeps-into-europe-amid-subsidy-spat\">USD 63k<\/a> in Europe, while Zeekr X's starting price is around USD 47k. 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Huang believes MiniWiz could help the UAE gain self-sufficiency from many different angles as essentially, the company operates by reducing waste and pollution by transforming and repurposing single-use plastic, metal, glass, and other waste materials into diverse useful items that can serve as building materials, fixtures, furniture, and even medical-certified materials.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NUCLEAR-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Morocco to boost nuclear relations and safety:<\/strong> Morocco's Agency for Nuclear and Radiological Safety and Security (AMSSNuR) signed an MoU with the Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) to strengthen cooperation in the area of nuclear and radiological safety and security at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference in Austria, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/enrra_on-the-sidelines-of-the-international-atomic-activity-7113468941737340929-O0ok\/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android\">statement<\/a>. AMSSNuR also signed a Practical Arrangements partnership with IAEA to strengthen radiological safety measures in Africa, <a href=\"https:\/\/amssnur.org.ma\/une-ecole-africaine-pour-les-regulateurs-de-la-surete-radiologique-amssnur-signe-des-arrangements-pratiques-avec-laiea-pour-renforcer-la-surete-radiologique-en-afrique\/\">stated the agency<\/a> on Friday. The partnership aims to build capacity in radiological safety and ensure the safe use of ionizing radiation sources in Africa. .<\/p>\n<p><strong>OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SOMC + PTAC working on carbon-neutral lubricants in Oman:<\/strong> Shell Oman Marketing Company (SOMC) and Precision Tune Auto Care (PTAC) are collaborating on carbon-neutral lubricants in Oman. Shell will supply its lubricants through PTAC's service centers. These will include the Shell Helix Ultra oil and Shell Helix ultra OW carbon-neutral range of products. (<a href=\"https:\/\/arabiandaily.com\/shell-oman-marketing-company-and-precision-tune-auto-care-collaborate-to-offer-customers-premium-carbon-neutral-lubricants-in-oman\/\">Arabian Daily<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>UAE economy minister in France to discuss renewables:<\/strong> UAE Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri visited startup incubator Station F, the Airbus Innovation Center, and the First Abu Dhabi Bank HQ during an official visit to France. The minister discussed with officials cooperation in aviation, renewable energy, tourism, business, AI, space, and the circular economy. (<a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/ar\/details\/1395303203312\">Wam<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oman to run second year of Green Schools Project:<\/strong> Oman will run a second year of its education ministry\u2019s Green Schools Project. The initiative, which receives funding from the UAE\u2019s Bee\u2019ah, Shell Oman, Oman LNG, and others, aims to educate over 1k students and teachers in 11 governorates on the circular economy during the 2023-24 academic year. 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This way, the deployment of solar energy can continue undisturbed while European solar manufacturing can grow steadily,\u201d Erfurt added. Such tariffs on solar would be a \u201close-lose strategy\u201d for the industry, SolarPower Europe said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The policymakers\u2019 rationale: <\/strong>The worries by Europe\u2019s solar industry come as European governments and Brussels seek tougher controls on imports in a bid to slash dependency on China for the green transition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>India auctioning critical minerals in pursuit of renewable targets<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>India plans to sell off 20 critical minerals blocks as it works to achieve its 450 GW 2030 renewable energy plan and cut down on import dependency, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/business\/energy\/2023\/09\/28\/india-to-auction-20-blocks-of-critical-minerals-amid-energy-transition-push\/\">The National<\/a> reports. India had discovered 5.9 mn tonnes of lithium reserves in the Jammu and Kashmir region earlier this year. The blocks include lithium, cobalt, chromium, copper, and nickel, and are located in many states. The auction will be open to domestic as well as international companies and is expected to generate interest from both electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and battery manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Falling solar costs could alleviate Bangladesh's energy woes<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>Bangladesh's energy crisis, driven by heavy reliance on fossil fuels, could find relief due to declining solar power prices, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2023-10-02\/falling-solar-costs-offer-hope-for-power-deprived-bangladesh?srnd=green#xj4y7vzkg\">BloombergNEF<\/a> reported. By 2025, solar power alone is expected to be the most cost-effective energy source in the country, the report reads. By the end of the decade, the combination of solar and batteries is projected to outcompete new coal and gas power plants, providing an opportunity for Bangladesh to reduce its carbon footprint despite state plans for continued fossil fuel-based power generation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hystar building 4 GW plant in Norway:<\/strong> Electrolyser company <a href=\"https:\/\/hystar.com\/\">Hystar<\/a> will build a 4 GW plant in Norway next year and plans to expand into North America to benefit from investment incentives. Hystar, which is financially backed by Mitsubishi and Nippon Steel Trading, says its tech will use 10% less energy for electrolysis than current models. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/energy\/electrolyser-firm-hystar-build-4-gw-plant-norway-sets-eyes-north-america-2023-10-02\/\">Reuters<\/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\/critical-minerals\/\">critical minerals<\/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\/emissions\/\">emissions<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/nuclear-energy\/\">Nuclear Energy<\/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\/solar-energy\/\">solar energy<\/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=\"79826\" 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=\"79826\">\r\n            \r\n                <div class=\"issue-story-header text-center\">\r\n                    <div class=\"index-number\">11<\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <p class=\"f-graphik\">CLIMATE IN THE NEWS<\/p>\r\n                    <h3 class=\"story-title\">\r\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2023\/10\/03\/swedens-modvion-seeks-making-the-wind-turbine-industry-greener\/\">\r\n                            Sweden\u2019s Modvion seeks making the wind turbine industry greener                        <\/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\/10\/03\/swedens-modvion-seeks-making-the-wind-turbine-industry-greener\/\" 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 is building a 40-ton tower out of wood as part of a plan to set up the world\u2019s tallest turbine made of timber within the coming weeks. The turbine tower will be sold to a utility providing clean energy to local households and factories. \u201cThe world is facing a climate crisis, and we need to switch energy sources,\u201d Modvion\u2019s CEO Otto Lundman said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Durable wood: <\/strong>The project, located outside Sweden\u2019s Skara, is manufactured from Finnish spruce that is laminated for strength and protection against the elements and fire. The modules are piled on trucks at one of its facilities in Gothenburg and then pasted together on site. The timber tower will be home to a recycled Vestas V90 2 MW machine, with the Danish wind leader also providing blades to crown the tower, which is slated to be 150 meters tall upon completion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why this matters for both the environment and the industry:<\/strong> Wood is a carbon sink and is renewable, in contrast to steel production \u2014 responsible for c. 8% of the energy industry\u2019s carbon footprint \u2014 which would require tns of USD to decarbonize, according to Bloomberg. A more sustainable option would prove handy to the wind industry, which is already being hit by higher costs, supply chain snags, and financing obstacles due to higher interest rates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EV road trip reveals inconsistencies in charging infrastructure<\/strong><strong>: <\/strong>A Swiss-led team\u2019s 6.5k km journey across Europe and the Gulf to Qatar in two electric vans highlighted mismatched charging infrastructures across the 12 countries they passed through, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.voanews.com\/a\/swiss-led-team-drives-electric-vans-from-geneva-to-doha-qatar-\/7292264.html\">VOA<\/a> news reported. The journey to Doha was originally meant to raise awareness about the benefits of EVs. During their trip, the team noted that charging their vehicles was easier in some countries than others, reporting that in Jordan they've had to adapt their European car systems, as Chinese hardware was all they found; while in Europe, paying was a struggle and the only way to complete charging point payments, was through installing a plethora of apps.<\/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\/climate-in-the-news\/\">CLIMATE IN THE NEWS<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" href=\"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/tag\/modvion\/\">Modvion<\/a>\n                <!-- <span class=\"sep\">,&nbsp;<\/span> -->\n                            <a rel=\"tag\" 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               <\/div>\r\n                <\/a>\r\n\r\n                \n<article id=\"post-79828\" class=\"content-area-description single-story post-79828 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-calendar wpautop entry\">\n\n\t\t\t<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-primary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-primary-background-color has-background is-style-wide\">\n\n\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-normal-font-size\" style=\"padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px\">\n\t\t\t<strong> CALENDAR<\/strong>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p><strong>OCTOBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2-5 October (Monday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adipec.com\/\">ADIPEC Decarbonization Accelerator<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>4 October (Wednesday): Arabia CSR Gala Awarding Ceremony, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>4-5 October (Wednesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futuresustainabilityforum.com\/\">Future Sustainability Forum<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>9-10 October (Monday-Tuesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sgbf.sa\/\">Saudi Green Building Forum<\/a>, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>10-11 October (Tuesday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/greenenergyafricasummit.com\/home\">Green Energy Africa Summit<\/a>, Cape Town International Convention Centre 2, Cape Town, South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>8-12 October (Sunday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/MENACW2023\">MENA Climate Week<\/a>, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>9-15 October (Monday-Sunday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imf.org\/en\/News\/Seminars\/Campaigns\/2023\/Marrakech2023\">World Bank\/IMF 2023 Annual Meetings<\/a>, Marrakech, Morocco.<\/p>\n<p>10-12 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/aemobforum.com\/\">Autonomous E-Mobility Forum<\/a>, Doha, Qatar.<\/p>\n<p>16-17 October (Monday-Tuesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/duqm23.opaz.gov.om\/\">Duqm Economic Forum<\/a>, Duqm, Oman.<\/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>16-20 October (Monday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/worldinvestmentforum.unctad.org\/wif-events-programme\">UNCTAD World Investment Forum<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>18-20 October (Wednesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atalayar.com\/en\/articulo\/economy-and-business\/morocco-and-belgium-will-hold-business-meeting-on-green-hydrogen-in-october\/20230719115701188407.html\">Morocco and Belgium business meeting on green hydrogen<\/a>, Tangiers, Morocco.<\/p>\n<p>17-18 October (Tuesday- Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/criticalmineralsafrica.com\/\">Critical Minerals Africa Summit<\/a>, Cape Town, South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>17-19 October (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energyintelligenceforum.com\/\">Energy Intelligence Forum<\/a>, London, UK.<\/p>\n<p>17-20 October (Tuesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/event\/tc4\">Fourth meeting of the COP27 Transitional Committee<\/a>, Aswan, Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>25-26 October (Friday-Saturday): <a href=\"https:\/\/events.reutersevents.com\/renewable-energy\/offshore-floating-wind-europe\">Offshore & Floating Wind Europe 2023<\/a>, London, United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>29 October-2 November (Sunday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/40YIn6F\">Cairo Water Week<\/a>, Cairo, Egypt<\/p>\n<p>30 October - 1 November (Monday-Wednesday) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=704453251719392&set=a.356736726491048\">ISWA 2023 World Congress:<\/a> Global action towards a net-zero future, Muscat, Oman.<\/p>\n<p>31 October-2 November (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/energytransitions.live.ft.com\/\">Financial Times\u2019 Energy Transition Summit<\/a>, London, UK.<\/p>\n<p>31 October-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>1-3 November (Wednesday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/forbesmiddleeastevents.com\/sustainability-leaders-summit\/\">Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders Summit 2023<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>7-8 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303196450\">ADIA Lab Symposium on Climate Change and Health Sciences<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>7-8 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/us-algeria-energy-and-investment.org\/\">The 2023 US Algeria Energy Forum<\/a>, Washington DC, USA.<\/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>9-15 November (Thursday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrafricantradefair.com\/\">Intra-African Trade Fair 2023<\/a>, Cairo, Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>11-13 November (Saturday-Monday): <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc-turkiye.net\/\">GCC-T&uuml;rkiye Economic Forum<\/a>, Istanbul, Turkey.<\/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>15-18 November (Wednesday-Saturday): DEWA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/mediaoffice.ae\/en\/news\/2023\/May\/07-05\/DEWA-MENA-Solar-Conference\">First MENA Solar Conference<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>20-24 November (Monday-Friday) I<a href=\"https:\/\/wam.ae\/en\/details\/1395303172305\">nternational Civil Aviation Organisation\u2019s Aviation and Alternative Fuels conference<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>27-30 November (Monday-Thursday) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ADGlobalMarket\/status\/1672228350046224384\">Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW)<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>28-29 November (Tuesday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/wges.ae\/\">World Green Economy Summit (WGES)<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>30 November - 12 December (Thursday-Tuesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/unfccc.int\/\">Conference of the Parties (COP 28)<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DECEMBER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4 December (Monday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greeninitiatives.gov.sa\/news-and-announcements\/third-edition-of-saudi-green-initiative-forum-to-take-place-during-cop28\/\">Saudi Green Initiative Forum<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>4 December (Monday): <a href=\"https:\/\/abudhabisustainabilityweek.com\/en\/Media\/News\/ADSW-to-Host-Special-Edition-at-COP28\">Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) summit<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>8 December (Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/masdar.ae\/Strategic-Platforms\/Youth-4-Sustainability\/Youth-4-Sustainability-Hub\">Youth for Sustainability Forum (Y4S)<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>12-14 December (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ghseoman\/\">Green Hydrogen Summit Oman<\/a>, Oman Convention and Exhibition Center, Muscat, Oman.<\/p>\n<p>18-20 December (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/saudi-sg.com\/en\/\">Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference<\/a>, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JANUARY 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>9-11 January (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.futuremineralsforum.com\/\">Future Minerals Forum<\/a>, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/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>MARCH 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>4-6 March (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/dust.ncm.gov.sa\/register\/\">International Conference on Sand and Dust Storms in the Arabian Peninsula<\/a>, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>APRIL 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>16-18 April (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfutureenergysummit.com\/\">World Future Energy Summit<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/p>\n<p>23-25 April (Tuesday-Thursday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mena.gh2events.com\/\">Connecting Green Hydrogen MENA<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAY 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>19-21 May (Sunday-Tuesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saudienergyconvention.com\/\">Saudi Energy Convention<\/a>, Riyadh, KSA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JUNE 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>5 June (Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unep.org\/news-and-stories\/press-release\/saudi-arabia-host-world-environment-day-2024-focus-land-restoration\">World Environment Day<\/a>, Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DECEMBER 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2-13 December (Monday-Friday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unccd.int\/news-stories\/notifications\/sixteenth-session-unccd-conference-parties-cop-16-riyadh\">Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nation Convention to Combat Desertification<\/a>, Riyadh, KSA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2023 <\/strong><\/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>12-14 February (Monday-Wednesday): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safcongressmena.com\/\">Sustainable Aviation Futures MENA Congress<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iucn.org\/our-union\/iucn-world-conservation-congress\">International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress<\/a>, Abu Dhabi, UAE.<\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/uitpsummit.org\/\">UITP Global Public Transport Summit<\/a>, Dubai, UAE.<\/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 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