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Good morning, friends. <\/strong>We\u2019re ending Ramadan with an issue packed with M&A updates, mostly from UAE players who\u2019ve been making big moves on overseas assets. We also have a wide range of debt, investment, renewables, and waste management updates from across the region. But first, an update on South Korea\u2019s climate change-induced wildfires\u2026<\/p>\n

HAPPY EID, EVERYONE- Enterprise Climate will be taking a break for Eid Al Fitr starting Monday, <\/strong>but we will be back in your inbox at our usual time with all the latest regional climate industry updates on Friday, 11 April.<\/p>\n

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THE BIG STORY ABROAD THIS WEEK-<\/strong> South <\/strong>Korea<\/strong> is confronting its most devastating <\/strong>wildfires on record<\/strong>, with at least 27 fatalities and about 37k evacuations reported. The blaze \u2014 which began on the eastern coast and quickly spread inland \u2014 has ravaged about 36k hectares, destroying hundreds of historical structures, including the historic Buddhist Gounsa temple. <\/p>\n

The usual suspect:<\/strong> \u201cWe can\u2019t say that it\u2019s only due to climate change, but climate change is directly [and] indirectly affecting the changes we are experiencing now. This is a simple fact,\u201d said Yeh Sang-Wook, Climatology professor at Hanyang University in Seoul.<\/p>\n

Is the world on fire?<\/strong> Los Angeles endured its most destructive wildfire season<\/a> last January, with at least 25 deaths and over 12k structures destroyed as three major fires ravaged the region. Greece also saw 33 wildfires<\/a> in a single day last year, while Chile experienced<\/a> one of its harshest summer last year.<\/p>\n

REMEMBER- Wildfires are also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, <\/strong>with Canada\u2019s 2023 wildfires releasing two bn tons of CO2<\/a> to the atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The story made headlines in the international press:<\/strong> Reuters<\/a> | AP<\/a> | The Guardian<\/a> | BBC<\/a> | CBC<\/a> | DW<\/a> <\/p>\n

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CORRECTION- <\/strong>In a recent story about a planned USD 700 mn solar factory, we got a little lost in translation and mistakenly wrote that the company was called Xinyi Glass. The company is in fact called SBH Kibing Solar New Energy. The story<\/a> has been amended on our website.<\/p>\n

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WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING REGIONALLY-<\/p>\n

<\/a>#1- China\u2019s Chery Automobile is planning to invest USD 1 bn in an electric <\/strong>vehicle plant in Turkey,<\/strong> Bloomberg<\/a> reported on Wednesday, citing an Industry Ministry statement. The Ministry is in talks with the automaker for a plant near the Black Sea in Samsun with the capacity to produce 200k vehicles annually for exports to Europe and Central Asia. Some 1.5 mn sqm have been allocated for the plant. No timeline was disclosed for the project.<\/p>\n

Turkey\u2019s EV industry is booming: <\/strong>China\u2019s Ganfeng Lithium Group signed a USD 500 mn joint<\/a>venture agreement<\/a> last August with Turkish battery producer Y\u0130\u011e\u0130T AK\u00dc to establish a 5 GWh lithium battery production plant in Turkey. The month prior, Chinese EV maker BYD signed an agreement with the Turkish government to build a USD 1 bn EV and hybrid production plant<\/a> in the country. <\/p>\n

REMEMBER- China\u2019s EV industry\u2019s been on an offshoring push: <\/strong>Chinese automakers are rapidly increasing their investments<\/a> in overseas full-process manufacturing capacity to bypass punitive EV tariffs<\/a> and meet rising demand in emerging markets. Leading Chinese brands, including BYD, Chery, and SAIC, have announced 10 projects to expand overseas production capacity so far in 2023, with Thailand, Indonesia, and Brazil as major destinations.<\/p>\n

IN OTHER ELECTRIC MOBILITY NEWS- <\/strong>Abdel <\/strong>Latif Jameel<\/strong>-backed Rivian is launching an electric micromobility venture<\/strong> called Also<\/strong>, the new company\u2019s head Chris Yu told Bloomberg<\/a> on Wednesday. The new company is starting off with USD 105 mn in funding from Rivian and VC firm Eclipse \u2014 with Rivian holding a minority stake \u2014 and will focus on small, short-distance travel EVs. <\/p>\n

The plans:<\/strong> Also hasn\u2019t disclosed which models it plans to roll out, but said its platform will support e-bikes and compact three- and four-wheeler EVs, with plans to roll out a flagship product this fall, Bloomberg reports. The company plans to begin deliveries in the US in 2026, with an expansion into Europe planned for later that year. The firm is also eyeing a second phase of growth targeting Asian and Latin American markets. <\/p>\n

<\/a> #2- <\/strong>Could <\/strong>an IPO be on the cards for Masdar?<\/strong> The renewables giant is reportedly in the early stages of considering an IPO, Reuters<\/a> reported on Tuesday, citing three unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter. Masdar, however, responded to the outlet\u2019s questions, saying it \u201chas no current plans to go public,\u201d and wouldn\u2019t comment on \u201cmarket speculation\u201d whilst it \u201c[targets] continued ambitious growth.\u201d One of the sources added that the company has held informal talks with banks.<\/p>\n

The timeline:<\/strong> A potential IPO would not happen before 2026, the outlet reports, citing a source. Abu Dhabi is likely going to be the chosen listing destination, but a dual listing on the New York Stock Exchange is also a possibility, another source said. Funds brought in through a public offering would go towards its renewable projects, as it looks to hit its 100 GW renewables target.<\/p>\n

<\/a> <\/strong>ALSO FROM THE UAE- Tabreed\u2019s <\/strong>shareholders <\/strong>authorised the board to issue non <\/strong>convertible bonds or sukuk worth up to USD 2 bn over the next 12 months<\/strong> as it looks to refinance debt including USD 1.2 in loans set to mature during this year, according to a statement (pdf)<\/a> sent to the bourse on on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

We knew this was coming: <\/strong>Tabreed\u2019s board was set to seek shareholder approval on 25 March to issue up to USD 2 bn<\/a> in an additional non-convertible issuance as part of its refinancing plans.<\/p>\n

Tabreed is on a roll: <\/strong>Tabreed\u2019s USD 700 mn green sukuk issuance<\/a>, which wrapped earlier this month with 2.6x oversubscribtions.<\/p>\n

#3- Egyptian Gov\u2019t pauses approvals for solar grid connections: <\/strong>The Egyptian Electric Utility and Consumer Protection Regulatory Agency (Egyptera) has temporarily halted the acceptance of requests to connect solar power plants to the grid until a regulatory framework for net metering and solar self-consumption is finalized, a government source told EnterpriseAM on Tuesday. Solar energy companies have expressed concern over the suspension, with several sources telling us the decision came out of the blue and wasn\u2019t accompanied by a timeline for resumption.<\/p>\n

The regs in the making: <\/strong>The upcoming regulations will include a requirement for storage batteries to constitute 10% of installed capacity, a measure aimed at enhancing added value and aligning Egypt with global solar energy storage trends, the government source said.<\/p>\n

The impact is far-reaching: <\/strong>The suspension has left contracts signed by 270 registered solar companies and other unregistered service providers in limbo, with many already fronting the costs of solar panel imports, Beneshty Solar Chairman Romany Hakeem told us. Cairo Solar \u2014 also a provider of green energy to factories \u2014 has said it received \u201cincreasing complaints\u201d from stakeholders surprised by the move, adding that the halt \u201chas caused significant problems for solar energy companies, which have obligations and contracts with customers, including factory owners,\u201d according to a press release.<\/p>\n

#4- The World Bank is reviewing a request from the Jordanian government for up to USD 200 <\/strong>mn in financing to support the electricity sector\u2019s efficiency<\/strong>, Al Mamlaka<\/a> reported on Sunday, citing a bank document. The proposed funding would support the country\u2019s Electricity Sector Efficiency & Reliability Program<\/a><\/strong> (ESERP) \u2014 a two-phase, eight-year program that focuses on cost-efficiency, grid reliability, and institutional governance reforms at the state-owned grid operator National Electric Power Company (NEPCO). <\/p>\n

Where is the money going? <\/strong>If approved, the funds would go toward reducing NEPCO\u2019s operational losses, cutting outages per customer, maintaining the country\u2019s renewable energy share, and upgrading the company\u2019s operational tech and cybersecurity standards. <\/p>\n

Won\u2019t be the first helping hand from the bank: <\/strong>Jordan and the World Bank (WB) have signed two loan agreements<\/a> worth USD 650 mn to finance two projects in 2023, including USD 250 mn that went for supporting the ESERP. <\/p>\n

#5- <\/strong>Oman <\/strong>lays groundwork for CO2 pipeline network: <\/strong>OQ Gas Networks (OQGN) \u2014 Oman\u2019s state-backed gas transmission system operator \u2014 is exploring developing a dedicated CO2 pipeline network to support Oman\u2019s decarbonization efforts, Oman Observer<\/a> reported on Sunday. The company has begun early-stage planning of the infrastructure and is working with energy players and public-sector bodies to lay the groundwork for \u201ctrailblazer projects\u201d based on carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS). OQGN, a subsidiary of OQ Group, will lead on the transport aspect of these projects. <\/p>\n

A CCUS dream team: <\/strong>The Energy and Minerals Ministry is also drafting regulations and policies for CCUS and blue hydrogen with input from sector stakeholders, with a CCUS Core Team formed to coordinate efforts and attract investments. The team includes Oxy Oman (carbon capture), OQGN (transport), Petroleum Development Oman (carbon storage), Shell (blue hydrogen and synthetic fuels), and the Ministry itself (carbon utilization and foreign investment). <\/p>\n

ICYMI- <\/strong>OQGN is working with Shell, OQ, and PDO on the pre-FEED phase of the Blue Horizon<\/a>project<\/a> \u2014 the first large-scale effort in Oman to produce low-carbon blue hydrogen and ammonia for both export and domestic use. OQGN also teamed up with Oxy<\/a> back in October 2023 to conduct studies for establishing CCUS projects in the sultanate. <\/p>\n

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WHAT WE\u2019RE TRACKING GLOBALLY-<\/p>\n

#1-<\/strong> The European Commission has adopted a list of 47 Strategic Projects aimed at <\/strong>boosting the critical raw materials value chain, <\/strong>with an estimated combined capital investment of EUR 22.5 bn, according to a press release<\/a> issued on Tuesday. The projects will be part of the Critical Raw Materials Act<\/a> (CRMA), which sets targets to extract 10%, process 40%, and recycle 25% of the EU\u2019s annual consumption of raw materials by 2030.<\/p>\n

Full value chain:<\/strong> The projects are located across 13 EU member states and cover multiple segments of the raw materials value chain, including 25 extraction projects, 24 processing projects, 10 recycling projects, and 2 substitution projects. They address 14 of the 17 strategic raw materials identified in the CRMA, including 22 projects related to lithium, 12 to nickel, 10 to cobalt, 7 to manganese, and 11 to graphite \u2014 all essential for the EU\u2019s battery supply chain. <\/p>\n

#2- <\/strong>Vingroup <\/strong>to venture into green energy with a bang:<\/strong> Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup \u2014 the parent company of EV maker Vinfast \u2014 is working on government approvals for its first venture into renewable energy projects under a national power development plan, Reuters<\/a> reported on Tuesday. The company\u2019s push will include projects of up to 20.5 GW clean energy capacity at an investment cost between USD 20-25 bn, with 2030 earmarked for the beginning of operations. No further details on the project types or locations have been disclosed.<\/p>\n

#3- <\/strong>China <\/strong>is tapping<\/strong> global <\/strong>banks for its CNY-denominated sovereign green bond issuance in <\/strong>London<\/strong>, with the aim of raising as much as CNY 6 bn (c.USD 830 mn), a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg<\/a> last week. The Bank of China, Bank of Communications, Barclays, China International Capital Corp, Credit Agricole CIB, HSBC, ICBC, and Standard Chartered have all been tapped as joint lead managers and bookrunners. A fixed-income investor conference will kick off on 1 April in London ahead of the sale of the three-year and five-year bonds.<\/p>\n

Demand predictions are hazy: <\/strong>The offering is expected to attract global ESG funds, many of which have historically been limited to USD- or EUR-denominated bonds, Bloomberg added. Analysts say investor appetite will hinge on whether proceeds are deployed in line with global sustainability standards, but some investors \u2014 particularly those from Europe \u2014 are likely to scrutinize the use of proceeds amid broader concerns about transparency and governance in China, Bloomberg reported.<\/p>\n

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THE SCORECARD- <\/p>\n

#1- <\/strong>Renewable<\/strong>s <\/strong>capacity jumped in 2024: <\/strong>The world added 585 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2024 \u2014 an increase of 15% \u2014 bringing total installed capacity to 4.4 TW, according to a report (pdf)<\/a> issued on Wednesday by the International Renewable Energy Agency. Despite the growth, the pace remains insufficient to hit the Paris agreement target of 11.2 TW in renewables by 2030. <\/p>\n

Solar and wind remained the heavy lifters in 2024<\/strong>, jointly accounting for 96.6% of all new renewable capacity. Solar alone added 452 GW \u2014 bringing total solar capacity to 1.9 TW \u2014 while wind added 113 GW, reaching 1.1 TW in total. <\/p>\n

The Middle East registered a 9% rise with 3.3 GW added<\/strong>, half of which came from Saudi Arabia alone, reaching 40 GW in total capacity region-wide. Africa added 4.2 GW \u2014 up 6.7% \u2014 with Egypt, Ethiopia, and South Africa leading. <\/p>\n

#2- <\/strong>Morocco\u2019s <\/strong>solar capacity could peak at 4.35 GW by 2028 due to ongoing rapid expansion<\/strong>, according to a report (pdf)<\/a> by industry group SolarPower Europe. A less optimistic projection \u2014 the medium scenario \u2014 forecasts a more tempered 2.97 GW capacity by 2028. The kingdom\u2019s inconsistent progress toward boosting its PV capabilities is attributed to grid integration issues, a focus on concentrated solar panels (CSPs), and delays in PV projects, the report added.<\/p>\n

#3- <\/strong>The <\/strong>GCC electric vehicle market is set to grow 22.3% per year until 2034<\/strong>, reaching a value of USD 10.44 bn compared to USD 1.62 bn in 2024, according to the GCC Electric Vehicle Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034<\/a>. The growth will be driven by government support, a growing supply of EV models to regional markets, and the increased development of charging infrastructure. <\/p>\n

Part of a global trend: <\/strong>Global sales of EVs are expected to see a 30% y-o-y increase<\/a> in 2025, reaching 15.1 mn units. This will bring EVs\u2019 share of global light vehicle sales to about 16.7%, up from 13.2% in 2024. This comes despite the challenges facing the EV industry, including cooling demand in some regions, higher costs, unstable battery supply chains, tariffs, and uncertain government policies.<\/p>\n

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The UAE will host the <\/strong>Middle East Energy<\/a><\/strong> conference from Monday, 7 April until <\/strong>Wednesday, 9 April <\/strong>in Dubai. The event will target six product sectors, including smart solutions, transmissions and distribution, renewable and clean energy, critical and backup power, energy consumption and management, batteries, and eMobility. <\/p>\n

The UAE will host the<\/strong>Solar Energy Storage Future MENA<\/a><\/strong> conference on Tuesday, 8 April<\/strong> in Dubai. <\/strong>The conference aims to empower solar energy and storage in the MENA region to align with net zero goals. Planned events include a panel on navigating competitive markets and financing energy efficiency upgrades. <\/p>\n

Turkey will host the <\/strong>International SolarEX Istanbul Fair<\/a><\/strong> from Thursday, 10 April <\/strong>until Saturday, 12 April<\/strong> in Istanbul. The event will bring together investors from 125+ countries along with over 200 world-renowned companies and 500+ brands in the solar sector. The fair will feature firm conferences and seminars covering financing, investment, and production in the solar industry.<\/p>\n

Turkey will host the <\/strong>Istanbul Carbon Summit<\/a><\/strong> from Monday, 14 April until Tuesday,<\/strong> 15 April in Istanbul.<\/strong> The event, themed \u201c Sustainable Solutions on the Path to Decarbonization and the Power of Green Finance,\u201d will discuss low-carbon solutions and renewable energy technologies. <\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia <\/strong>will<\/strong> host the <\/strong>Green Energy Summit 2025<\/a><\/strong> from Tuesday, 15 April until <\/strong>Wednesday, 16 April <\/strong>in Riyadh.<\/strong> The event will discuss the regulatory environment, development projects updates, technological advancements and cost reductions, international collaboration and investment, national hydrogen initiative, hydrogen fueling stations, and more. <\/p>\n

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