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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.
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.
23 August 2024
Tunisia: Ebrd Reaffirms Its Support for the Energy Transition and Key Industrial Projects
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has reaffirmed its continued support for key projects overseen by the Tunisian Ministry of Industry. These projects include the electricity interconnection between Tunisia and Italy.
19 August 2024
Algeria Energizes Europe: A Key Player In North African Energy Exports
Algeria is reshaping its role in the global energy market by exporting substantial amounts of electricity to Europe, leveraging its strategic location and abundant energy resources.
11 August 2024
Egypt's Electricity Minister, Greek Copelouzos Group Discuss Interconnector Project Updates
Egypt's Minister of Electricity and renewable Energy, Mahmoud Essmat, met with Dimitris Copelouzos, Chairperson of the Copelouzos Group, a Greek company operating in the fields of renewable energy and power interconnections.
11 August 2024
Investing in wind energy
Delaying investment in wind energy could have significant negative repercussions for the environment, the economy, and Malta’s energy security.
25 July 2024
Jordan exempts renewable energy inputs from taxes to improve sector development
The Jordanian government has recently announced a significant policy change that will exempt inputs used in renewable energy systems from taxes and customs duties.
24 July 2024
A2A and Enfinity Global signed additional PPAs for 134 MW of solar energy in Italy
The A2A Group, one of Italy's largest players in the energy transition, and Enfinity Global Inc, a leader in renewable energy, announced the signing of new 10-year Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in Italy for 134 MW of solar energy.
24 July 2024
Portugal targets 93% renewable energy in electricity consumption by 2030
Portugal plans to achieve a 93% share of renewable energies in its electricity consumption by 2030, according to an updated draft of its energy and climate plan.
23 July 2024
Harmony Energy costruirà il più grande progetto di stoccaggio di batterie in Francia
Il progetto da 100 MW viene annunciato come la prima batteria su larga scala della durata di due ore in Francia. Il progetto utilizzerà la tecnologia Tesla Megapack e Autobidder.
22 July 2024
First Ministerial Meeting of the IAEA World Fusion Energy Group to be held in Italy in November
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Italy – the current Group of Seven (G7) presidency – will co-host the inaugural ministerial meeting of the World Fusion Energy Group (WFEG) later this year to inject further momentum into intensifying global efforts to develop a potentially clean, safe and limitless source of energy.
22 July 2024
EBRD grants €28 million loan to boost sustainable energy in Montenegro
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) provided a sovereign-guaranteed loan of up to €28 million to Crnogorski Elektroprenosni Sistem (CGES) for upgrading the Brezna electrical substation in north-western Montenegro.
18 July 2024
Continues the Energy Storage Development in Italy with NHOA Energy
NHOA Energy, the company of NHOA Group (NHOA.PA) dedicated to energy storage, is working on the construction of an approximately 50MWh battery storage project in Sicily, southern Italy, awarded by ERG, alongside an associated 5-year operation and maintenance contract. The turnkey project will be delivered to support ERG's existing Vicari wind farm in the province of Palermo.
7 July 2024
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: United Energy Egypt Leads the Way in “SHE CAN” Scholarship Program
United Energy Egypt celebrates the outstanding achievements of 50 remarkable female entrepreneurs at the graduation ceremony of the “She Can” program, in collaboration with The American University in Cairo (AUC) – School of Continuing Education.
7 July 2024
Malta extends Libyan coastguard assistance ahead of migration forum
Prime Minister Robert Abela headed to the Libyan capital of Tripoli on Tuesday morning, where he will stay overnight for talks Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh.
4 July 2024
MEDREG Supporting the Development of the Lebanese Energy Regulator
As Lebanon is going through the process of establishing its energy regulatory authority, the country needs to observe experience in the field of regulation along with the obstacles that were experienced during the development of other energy regulators.
1 July 2024
Cyprus energy minister says Egypt an important partner
Energy Minister George Papanastasiou highlighted Egypt as an essential partner for Cyprus during an interview with the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) on Sunday, in the context of the EU-Egypt Investment Conference in Cairo, which took place a day earlier.
27 June 2024
Egypt secures large LNG purchase to meet summer energy demand
On Wednesday, trade sources conveyed that Egypt has successfully secured a bid to purchase 17 shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for summer delivery, with a premium ranging from USD1.6 to USD1.9 over the standard price on the Dutch gas trading platform.
27 June 2024
CYPRUS ENERGY AUTHORITY CHIEF OUTLINES EU HYDROGEN GOALS
Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) Chairman Andreas Poullikkas this week provided an analytical overview of the European Union’s strides towards establishing a robust hydrogen market by 2030.
26 June 2024
HYDROGENE DE FRANCE: HDF Energy receives up to EUR 172 million in public funding for its high-power hydrogen fuel cell industrial project
HDF Energy (Hydrogène de France), manufacturer of high-power fuel cells and d eveloper of large-scale hydrogen infrastructure , announces that the European Commission has approved French financial support for its industrial project within the framework of the IPCEIs (Important Projects of Common European Interest).
26 June 2024
Project Solari: Energy revolution in Montenegro
Thanks to the SOLARI 3000+ and 500+ projects, it is connected to the network 33 MWp the power of small solar power plants installed on the roofs of houses, businesses and public institutions
21 June 2024
UAE's Masdar to Acquire Greece's Terna Energy in Major Renewable Energy Deal
Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company Masdar announced on Thursday that it has agreed to acquire an initial 67% stake in Greece's Terna Energy. The deal includes a mandatory offer to purchase the remaining shares, aiming for full ownership.
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