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Analysis - Energy and Renewables

Currently, only around $2-3bn are invested in global installed CSP capacity

World Bank funds best invested in desert power?

Earlier this week, the World Bank published a report warning of the dramatic consequences of... Read full article »
Middle East: Thursday, November 22 - 2012 at 15:34
GCC states are developing a range of green initiatives

Gulf states put spotlight on sustainable use of resources

Qatar is set to welcome delegates from around the world for the UN Climate Change Conference -... Read full article »
Middle East: Wednesday, November 14 - 2012 at 18:48
Qatar is one of the region's leading proponents of energy diversification

Qatar puts focus on renewable energy initiatives

Over the past decade Qatar has benefitted from an enormous economic boost thanks to its massive... Read full article »
Qatar: Wednesday, November 14 - 2012 at 18:09
Contract award levels in the GCC have dropped in recent years as national oil companies evaluated their project plans.

GCC to award over $50bn in oil and gas contracts in 2013

Two huge projects scheduled to get underway in Kuwait and Oman next year will help spur a major... Read full article »
Middle East: Sunday, November 04 - 2012 at 11:56
GCC petrochemicals production capacity grew 13.5% last year to nearly 116 million tons

GCC petchem production jumps 13.5%

GCC petrochemicals production capacity grew 13.5% last year to nearly 116 million tons, according... Read full article »
Middle East: Sunday, June 24 - 2012 at 09:23
Growing domestic demand for oil is affecting reserves

Energy efficiency to prove new focus for UAE's Oil and Gas industry

Energy efficiency is set to become a new focus for the UAE's oil and gas industry, with an increase in exports as well as a growth in domestic consumption affecting the market.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 04 - 2012 at 11:26
Executives were focussed on finding talent from across the globe, with 38% citing human capital management as a top concern

Deloitte: Oil and gas sector faces talent shortage

Surveyed oil and gas executives ranked managing human capital and expanding into new markets as... Read full article »
Middle East: Thursday, May 10 - 2012 at 08:58
Misconceptions surrounding sustainable energy could lead to a 'train wreck'

Middle East green economy, sustainable energy should mean opportunities not sacrifices

Misconceptions surrounding sustainable energy and consequential inaction will lead to a 'train... Read full article »
Middle East: Tuesday, May 08 - 2012 at 09:00
Digital oilfield services are expected to exceed $200bn by 2015 - over 40% growth from the current market size

New technology critical for oil exploration and revisiting wells

New hardware and software innovations are critical for both exploration projects and the... Read full article »
Middle East: Sunday, April 29 - 2012 at 10:32
The Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline is designed to accommodate 1.5 million bpd (different pipeline pictured)

UAE Hormuz bypass pipeline due for testing, set to secure outlook for exports

The UAE's oil pipeline, stretching from Habshan, near Abu Dhabi, to Fujairah, is now due for... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 19 - 2012 at 10:39