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28 October 2024
Morocco, France sign 22 strategic agreements on infrastructure, energy, and cultural cooperation
King Mohammed VI, along with Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, Princess Lalla Khadija, and Princess Lalla Meryem, and French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by his wife Brigitte Macron, presided over a signing ceremony on Monday at the Palace of Royal Guests in Rabat.
28 October 2024
President El-Sisi and Eni CEO Discuss Strengthening Egypt-Italy Energy Partnership
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Claudio Descalzi, CEO of the Italian company Eni, and his accompanying delegation of senior company officials, in the presence of Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources.
28 October 2024
Morocco's renewable energy sector praised in recent report
A recent report from the Middle East Institute has highlighted Morocco’s substantial potential in renewable energy technology, emphasizing the country’s development of a dynamic ecosystem that integrates this sector into its national economy.
28 October 2024
Our vision for digitisation of Malta’s energy system
Malta’s journey toward the digitisation of energy did not happen overnight. One of the most significant milestones in recent years has been the deployment of smart meters in 2009, a brainchild of the Nationalist government at the time.
27 October 2024
Portugal’s Renewable Energy Revolution: A Bright Future Ahead
As the sun rises over Portugal’s picturesque landscapes, a revolution is underway. From the sun-soaked rooftops of Lisbon to the vast solar fields in the Alentejo, the country is embracing a new era of renewable energy.
26 October 2024
Morocco’s Renewable Energy Share to Surpass 56% of National Electricity Mix by 2027
Morocco’s renewable energy capacity is set to make up 56% of the national electricity mix by 2027, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, surpassing the country’s initial 52% target set for 2030.
24 October 2024
Montenegro’s EPCG to invest €300mn in green energy projects
Morocco’s renewable energy capacity is set to make up 56% of the national electricity mix by 2027, according to the Ministry of Economy and ...
24 October 2024
Greece and Egypt sign strategy MoUs on energy interconnection and climate cooperation
Greece’s Minister of Environment and Energy Thodoros Skylakakis and Egypt’s Minister of Electricity Mahmoud Esmat, agreed to take the next steps toward implementing the electrical interconnection between Greece and Egypt.
24 October 2024
Egypt poised to lead wind energy in Middle East with 76 GW capacity by 2050
Egypt is positioned to become a leading force in wind energy within the Middle East, with the capacity to generate an excess of 76 gigawatts per hour by 2050, according to an international study.
23 October 2024
Southeast Connectivity Forum II, Thessaloniki: Greece holds a privileged position in energy sector interconnections
The increase of energy connectivity in southeastern Europe will benefit the wider region, and Greece can be a starting point for this energy bridge, John Letvin, economic counselor at the US embassy said at the 2nd Southeast Connectivity Forum in Thessaloniki on Wednesday.
23 October 2024
EBRD Provides €32 Million Loan for Croatia's Largest Solar Power Plant to Boost Renewable Energy Goals
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a loan of nearly €32 million to support the development of a solar power project in Croatia.
23 October 2024
Turkey plans a fourfold rise in renewable energy
Turkey is planning to quadruple its renewable energy capacity over the coming decade, with investments of $80 billion to boost output and another $30 billion to improve transmission and infrastructure.
22 October 2024
Green Hydrogen – EIB and Iberdrola sign €120 million loan to develop energy innovation projects in Spain
Green Hydrogen – EIB and Iberdrola sign €120 million loan to develop energy innovation projects in Spain.
27 September 2024
Egypt: Renewable energy to supply 42% of energy mix by 2040
At the BRICS Energy Ministers Conference, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat outlined Egypt’s ambitious energy goals, including plans for renewable energy to account for over 42% of the country’s energy mix by 2040.
22 September 2024
Egypt and Eni Strengthen Energy Cooperation, Discuss Mediterranean Gas Exports
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has met Guido Brusco, Eni’s Chief Operating Officer of Natural Resources, to discuss the latest development of its fields in the East Mediterranean region.
18 September 2024
Nicosia approves the plan for the Greece-Cyprus energy interconnection
Cyprus announced that it approved a proposal by the Energy Ministry for the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI). The decision was finalized during the cabinet meeting.
18 September 2024
Morocco advances solar energy initiatives with two new power stations
The Moroccan government has authorized the construction of two new solar power stations near Khouribga as part of its national energy transition strategy.
16 September 2024
Italy's central bank backs helping poorer countries fund energy transition
Italy's Central Bank governor Fabio Panetta on Monday threw his weight behind a plan to help poorer countries reduce their carbon emissions, saying it would ultimately reduce the overall cost of the energy transition.
10 September 2024
Additionally, intensify economic and energy cooperation between Montenegro and Italy
Ibrahimovic said that he was particularly pleased that the visit of colleague Tajani was the first visit by a colleague, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, since he took office.
27 August 2024
Lebanon to join International Solar Alliance to 'boost renewable energy efforts'
Caretaker Energy Minister Walid Fayad signed an agreement Tuesday for Lebanon to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA), with the Indian Ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammad Noor Rahman Sheikh, in attendance, according to Fayad’s press office.
27 August 2024
ONS Energy Forum: Morocco Key Leader in Global Energy Transition Efforts
Morocco has established itself as a leader in renewable energy innovations and a key corridor in global supply chains due to its approach to managing mineral resources.
27 August 2024
Egypt advances renewable energy with new strategy and investments
The government is revising its sustainability strategies to adapt to global economic shifts, technological advancements, and the elimination of coal from Egypt’s energy mix.
27 September 2024
Egypt: Renewable energy to supply 42% of energy mix by 2040
At the BRICS Energy Ministers Conference, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat outlined Egypt’s ambitious energy goals, including plans for renewable energy to account for over 42% of the country’s energy mix by 2040. He also expressed the nation’s aim to capture 5-8% of the global green hydrogen trade by the same year.
24 August 2024
Croatia plays a strategic role in European energy security, says Minister
Croatia’s Minister of Economy Ante Šušnjar paid a visit to JANAF’s Omišalj Terminal, underscoring the government’s commitment to strengthening Croatia’s energy infrastructure and its role in the European energy landscape.
23 August 2024
Morocco becomes top buyer of Spain LNG amid rising energy demand
In a significant development for the energy sector, Morocco has emerged as the leading buyer of Spanish liquefied natural gas (LNG). This marks a notable shift in regional energy dynamics, underscoring Morocco’s growing energy needs and its strategic partnership with Spain.
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