How Europe’s energy crisis boosted fracking prospects in the Middle East
A new era of fracking has emerged in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Across the region, countries are…
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IEA advises Oman on becoming a low-carbon hydrogen producer
The IEA has issued a report to Oman’s Minister of Energy and Minerals, Salim Al Aufi, on the country’s capacity…
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Will Saudi Arabia ever make good on its solar ambitions?
For years, Saudi Arabia has been promising a solar revolution. In 2013, the government said it would aim for 24GW…
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Can desalination save a drying world?
Is Desalination Expensive: A Salty Savior for a Thirsty World? Globally, around 1% of the world’s drinking water is desalinated,…
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How to reach ‘zero waste’ alongside net zero
December 2022 saw the UN General Assembly unanimously adopt a landmark resolution on 'zero waste', which was presented by Turkey…
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Saudi Arabia will host the Middle East’s largest solar facility
The Water and Electricity Holding Company (Badeel), a subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), and ACWA Power have…
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Adaptation lessons from Israel’s Negev Desert: A source of climate hope
Recent UN climate conferences have seen louder calls to both prepare and finance climate adaptation plans, as the impacts of…
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Is Saudi Arabia’s ‘The Line’ just an oil crisis failsafe?
Just 40km from Sharm El Sheikh, the Egyptian resort town where COP27 will take place in November, is NEOM, Saudi…
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Arab states target fivefold increase in wind and solar by 2030
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has big plans for renewables. It aims to add a total of…
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Will sandstorms force the Gulf to address climate change?
In the Gulf, sandstorms were once regarded as a natural marvel – a mystical event that would occur once or…
