Energy

Saudi increases power projects spend estimate by US$25 billion

Saudi Arabia has increased its estimated spend on power projects over the next ten year from SAR 300 billion (US$80 billion) to more than SAR 400 billion (US$106.6 billion), according to the country?s deputy electricity minister

MENA region to witness increased investments in solar energy

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has been tipped to become the upcoming solar power investment destinations for major market players, according to a new report by GlobalData

Shoaiba III power plant completed early

Alstom has completed the final unit of the 1.2 GW Shoaiba III steam power plant early and has handed it over to the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC)

Bahrain inaugurates largest independent power and water plant

The King of?Bahrain?has inaugurated the country?s largest independent power and water desalination plant, Al Dur, which can produce 1,234MW of power and 48 million gallons of desalinated water

Jordan considering nuclear power plant bids

Jordan hopes nuclear power will help it overcome its energy concerns. (Image source: Stefan K?hn)

The authorities in Jordan?are considering bids from a French-Japanese consortium and a Russian firm who are competing to build the Kingdom?s first 1,000MW nuclear power plant