{"id":74129,"date":"2022-09-28T01:54:36","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T01:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2022\/09\/28\/today-qatar-energy-minister-argues-for-realistic-energy-transition-goals-menas-cement-industry-needs-2030-climate-focused-goals\/"},"modified":"2022-09-28T01:54:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-28T01:54:36","slug":"today-qatar-energy-minister-argues-for-realistic-energy-transition-goals-menas-cement-industry-needs-2030-climate-focused-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/climate\/2022\/09\/28\/today-qatar-energy-minister-argues-for-realistic-energy-transition-goals-menas-cement-industry-needs-2030-climate-focused-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"TODAY: Qatar Energy Minister argues for realistic energy transition goals + MENA\u2019s cement industry needs 2030 climate-focused goals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Good morning, MENA. <\/strong>And if you are in the finance end of climate, this is not an issue you want to miss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE BIG CLIMATE STORY- Saudi Arabia\u2019s sovereign wealth fund has kicked off its <\/strong><strong>long-awaited maiden green bond issuance<\/strong>, multiple news outlets noted yesterday. The advisers on the multi-tranche, USD-denominated offering have already started making calls to investors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO- Egypt\u2019s Climate Resilience Fund has launched<\/strong> and is on the lookout for pre-seed startups that tackle climate-focused agritech solutions as it looks to raise USD 25 mn. We speak below to the founders about their plans and targets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>^^We have more on these stories and more <\/strong>in this morning\u2019s news well, below.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\" \/>\n<p><a id=\"tldr-story-05\" class=\"content-anchor\"><\/a> <strong>THE GREAT DEBATE- Qatar joins Saudi, UAE in calling for a slower <\/strong><strong>divestment from fossil fuels: <\/strong>Qatar\u2019s Energy Minister said \u201c<strong>that emotional demands to <\/strong><strong>\u2018cancel\u2019<\/strong><strong> hydrocarbons\u201d are \u201cunrealistic<\/strong> \u2026 and harmful to a realistic energy transition,\u201d the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UJUe6k\">Qatar News Agency<\/a> wrote earlier this week. Geopolitical turmoil has hindered the transition towards clean energy, Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi said at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aggpm2022.org\/2021\/english\/\">Asia Green Growth Partnership Ministerial Meeting<\/a>. Al Kaabi, who is also the president and CEO of <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3r8MOMe\">QatarEnergy<\/a>, said that \u201ccleaner forms of hydrocarbons, with appropriate carbon abatement solutions, are an essential part of a reliable and a responsible transition\u201d \u2014 pointing, naturally enough, to natural gas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This is not the first time we have heard this:<\/strong> The <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3xUUdCw\">UAE and KSA aren\u2019t yet ready to do a 180<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3xUUdCw\">on fossil fuels<\/a>, either. Senior officials have argued for continued fossil fuel investment, saying that current renewables capacity can\u2019t meet energy demand.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So what now? The answer: investing in renewable energy while also relying on \u201ccleaner\u201d <\/strong><strong>sources like natural gas<\/strong> to \u201cmanage intermittency issues \u2014 when the sun is not shining, or when the wind is not blowing,\u201d Al Kaabi suggested. This statement was made after QatarEnergy signed agreements for the construction of the world\u2019s largest blue ammonia project, worth some USD 1 bn, we <a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/77469f6c-f938-4a97-8cac-3146b39b6cbe\">previously<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.news\/climate\/en\/news\/story\/77469f6c-f938-4a97-8cac-3146b39b6cbe\">wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\" \/>\n<p><a id=\"tldr-story-04\" class=\"content-anchor\"><\/a> <strong>WORTH READING- MENA\u2019s cement and construction sectors need <\/strong><strong>2030 <\/strong><strong>targets, <\/strong><strong>as opposed to 2050 or 2060<\/strong>, World Cement Association CEO Ian Riley tells <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/projects\/industry\/net-zero-ambitions-menas-cement-and-construction-sectors-should-set-2030-targets-dlo6en32\">Zawya Projects<\/a> in a Q&A. Although 2050 and 2060 net zero targets are an important step, MENA\u2019s cement sector has made little progress in emission reduction so far.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOUND SMART- Average CO2 output per ton of cement in our region is 35% higher than <\/strong><strong>the global average<\/strong>, Riley says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We need better public policy to drive change: <\/strong>The absence of economic incentives for cement producers to adopt sustainable technologies is one of the biggest obstacles to doing better, says Riley. In developing countries in the region, weak currencies and the rising costs of inputs are also factors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>He notes that adopting sustainable processes at cement plants will not require <\/strong><strong>significant additional capex<\/strong> and can be furthered through policies that could potentially halve the CO2 footprint of concrete. Riley adds that more transparency in emission data reporting is a first step to encouraging sustainability in cement production.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"grey-line\" \/>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s happening with PPAs in Egypt?<\/strong> Power purchase agreements (PPA) hit two birds with one stone: They ease the transition to renewable energy while mitigating the financial burden it incurs. Egypt\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Sj54yx\">El Gouna<\/a>, did just that in 2020 when it signed a PPA for 16% of its energy needs with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solarizegypt.com\/\">SolarizEgypt<\/a>. PPAs have become increasingly attractive as challenging economic conditions have taken a toll on investments in solar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to read more? Check out <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/greeneconomys\/another-option-for-companies-wanting-to-transition-to-solar-purchase-power-agreements\/\">Going Green<\/a><\/strong>, our weekly dive into Egypt\u2019s green economy, in EnterpriseAM.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPEAKING OF EGYPT-<\/strong> <strong>The country\u2019s new \u201cgreen\u201d building codes for social housing got <\/strong><strong>props from <\/strong><strong>the <\/strong><strong>World Bank.<\/strong> In an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/news\/feature\/2022\/09\/21\/egypt-s-green-social-housing-supports-climate-efforts-and-improves-quality-of-life-for-citizens\">article<\/a> entitled \u201cEgypt\u2019s green social housing supports climate efforts and improves quality of life for citizens,\u201d the World Bank praised the program\u2019s Green Pyramid Rating System (GPRS), which rates seven areas related to a building\u2019s construction, including building materials and resources, as well as water and energy efficiency \u2014 noting that \u201cgreen buildings can reduce energy consumption by 24-50%.\u201d \u201cHousing for All\u201d is Egypt\u2019s first national green building initiative.<\/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>\n<p><strong>YOU\u2019RE READING ENTERPRISE CLIMATE, the essential regional publication for senior execs who care about the world\u2019s most important industry. <\/strong>Enterprise Climate covers everything from finance and tech to regulation, products and policy across the Middle East and North Africa. In a nod to the growing geographical ambitions of companies in our corner of the world, we also include an overview of the big trends and data points in nearby countries, including Africa and southern Europe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enterprise Climate is published at 4am CLT \/ 5am Riyadh \/ 6am UAE Monday through Thursday by Enterprise<\/strong>, the folks who bring you Enterprise Egypt, your essential 6am and 3pm read on business, finance, policy and economy in Egypt and emerging markets.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/climate.enterprise.press\/subscribe\/\">Subscribe to Enterprise Climate 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.<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE COUNTDOWN TO COP-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"tldr-story-06\" class=\"content-anchor\"><\/a> <strong>Egypt gets USD 6.2 mn in support of COP27 :<\/strong> Egypt signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the European Union delegation to Egypt, the embassies of Denmark and Switzerland, and the African Foundation for Climate Change and Sustainable Development for USD 6.2 mn in funding to support the country\u2019s COP27 presidency, according to an emailed UNDP <a href=\"https:\/\/ent.news\/2022\/9\/1981.pdf\">statement<\/a> on Tuesday. The project will see Egypt receive technical expertise and consultations to plan and organize the summit for November.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are 40 days left until COP kicks off <\/strong>with the two-day world leaders\u2019 summit opening on 7 November. <a href=\"https:\/\/cop27.eg\/#\/presidency\/eventsThematic\">Thematic days<\/a> then run 9-17 November, starting with finance day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HAPPENING TODAY- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"tldr-story-08\" class=\"content-anchor\"><\/a> <strong>The two-day <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wges.ae\/\">World Green Economy Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> (WGES) in Dubai kicks off <\/strong><strong>today<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> The gathering will focus on four different priority areas: energy, finance, food security, and youth, organizers <a href=\"https:\/\/wges.ae\/\">note<\/a>. Some 25 ministers from around the world will host a roundtable discussion at WGES. You can register for the event <a href=\"https:\/\/wges.ae\/register\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The energy transition webinar series hosted by our friends at HSBC continues today and will run <\/strong><strong>until Thursday.<\/strong> The series looks at the \u201clatest climate analysis in relation to the global energy market and transition to net zero\u201d throughout various sessions covering energy security, what is required to ensure the success of COP27, financing and investment needs for the energy transition, and the scaling up of renewables in the region, among other topics. You can still <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsbcscheduling.com\/eventweb.php?pid=PDFjNDU8MGUxPzFsMTU&src=enterpriseam\">register for the series here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WANT MORE on the region\u2019s energy transition? <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/stories\/2022\/09\/19\/enabling-energy-transition-in-the-middle-east-81457\/\">Catch this op-ed in EnterpriseAM<\/a><\/strong> by HSBC\u2019s Group Head, Center of Sustainable Finance and Head of Climate Change Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, Zoe Knight, on the capital that\u2019s needed to help drive that shift.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionweeklive.com\/events\/2022\/leaders-ksa\">Leaders in Construction KSA<\/a><\/strong> takes place at the Sheraton Riyadh Hotel. Tamer Shafik, vice president for business development at <a href=\"https:\/\/orascom.com\/\">Orascom Construction<\/a>, will give a keynote presentation at the half-day event on \u201csustainability as a key pillar for construction sector evolution,\u2019\u2019 the event\u2019s organizers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionweeksaudi.com\/events\/orascoms-tamer-shafik-to-present-on-sustainability-as-leaders-in-construction-ksa-2022?utm_medium=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Leaders%20KSA%202022%20Only%20two%20days%20left%20034359%20PM&utm_content=Leaders%20KSA%202022%20Only%20two%20days%20left%20034359%20PM+CID_d24bb38b8b8b6250fe6ec5dad27f73ff&utm_source=Newsletters&utm_term=Orascoms%20Tamer%20Shafik%20to%20present%20on%20sustainability%20at%20Leaders%20in%20Construction%20KSA%202022%20summit\">said<\/a>. You can register for the event <a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionweeklive.com\/events\/2022\/leaders-ksa#CW_Leaders_KSA_22_Register\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gmisummit.com\/\">Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit<\/a><\/strong><strong> (GMIS) will also start today <\/strong>in Pittsburgh, US. The event, which runs through Friday, 30 September, is co-chaired by the UAE\u2019s Industry and Advanced Technology Ministry and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, and will see the participation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanad.ae\/\">Sanad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/tdra.gov.ae\/en\/ictfund\/about\/ict-fund-introduction\">ICT Fund<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etihadrail.ae\/\">Etihad Rail<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ega.ae\/en\">Emirates Global Aluminum<\/a> (EGA). You can register for the event <a href=\"https:\/\/gmisamerica.cventevents.com\/event\/6291ba19-74b1-45da-a6c7-9eff3f6f5776\/register\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schneider Electric\u2019s live webinar on <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.schneider-electric.com\/WW_202209_ISWT-Innovation-Talk-Data-Center-of-the-Future_ER-LP.html?_ga=2.35987686.750381147.1662580278-1521671331.1662580278\">net-zero data center operations<\/a><\/strong><strong> takes place today<\/strong> at 4pm UAE (3pm Riyadh, 2pm CLT). The event will dive into how firms can chart a course for their data center operations to reach net zero emissions through digital transformation and measurement best practices. You can register <a href=\"https:\/\/go.schneider-electric.com\/WW_202209_ISWT-Innovation-Talk-Data-Center-of-the-Future_ER-LP.html?_ga=2.35987686.750381147.1662580278-1521671331.1662580278\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR- <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The American University in Cairo<\/strong> and <strong>UNICEF Egypt<\/strong> are jointly hosting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.povertyactionlab.org\/event\/road-cop27-shifting-behaviors-address-climate-change-egypt\">seminar<\/a> entitled \u201c<strong>The Road to COP27: Shifting behaviors to address climate change in Egypt<\/strong>\u201d on <strong>Thursday<\/strong>, 29 September at the AUC\u2019s New Cairo Campus. The seminar will look at how Egypt can use evidence-based solutions to address climate change and ensure financing and resources are effectively allocated. The event will be attended by UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for Egypt Mahmoud Mohieldin, Egypt\u2019s Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad and executive director of the International Monetary Fund Jeremy Hopkins. You can register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.povertyactionlab.org\/page\/register-road-cop-27-shifting-behaviors-address-climate-change-egypt?tfa_561=tfa_562\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fitch Solutions <\/strong>is hosting a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchsolutions.com\/events\/saudi-arabias-transformation-pace-direction-and-challenges?utm_campaign=xxxx&utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketo&utm_content=inv2txt&utm_term=crir-webinar\">webinar<\/a><\/strong><strong> on Saudi Arabia\u2019s energy transformation<\/strong><strong> next <\/strong><strong>Thursday<\/strong>, 29 September. You can register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitchsolutions.com\/events\/saudi-arabias-transformation-pace-direction-and-challenges?utm_campaign=xxxx&utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketo&utm_content=inv2txt&utm_term=crir-webinar\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.press\/am-edition\/#calendar\">Check out our full calendar on the web<\/a><\/strong> for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events, national holidays and news triggers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning, MENA. And if you are in the finance end of climate, this is not an issue you want to miss. THE BIG CLIMATE STORY- Saudi Arabia\u2019s sovereign wealth fund has kicked off its long-awaited maiden green bond issuance, multiple news outlets noted yesterday. 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