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Afghanistan approves five-year power development plan to boost domestic energy production
The strategy includes the implementation of 25 electricity generation projects that will harness Afghanistan's domestic energy resources, including hydropower, solar, wind and coal. The post Afghanistan approves five-year power development plan to boost domestic energy production first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
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· Jul 3, 2026
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· Jun 30, 2026
Afghanistan, UNDP discuss expanding cooperation in agriculture and rural development
The minister also said the government is pursuing policies to increase domestic agricultural production and reduce dependence on imports. The post Afghanistan, UNDP discuss expanding cooperation in agriculture and rural development first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
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· Jul 6, 2026
South Korea's KICC eyes biomass power project in Uzbekistan
South Korea's KICC eyes biomass power project in Uzbekistan
NDTV
· Jun 28, 2026
AAP Government Faces Heat Over Punjab's Power Crisis Ahead Of Assembly Polls
Farmers require a regular power supply to operate tubewells for irrigation, making electricity a lifeline for the state's agrarian economy.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 7, 2026
Auto components sector records turnover of ₹7.60 lakh crore in FY2025-26
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Saudi Gazette
· Jul 7, 2026
Saudi government grants Acwa exclusive green hydrogen export mandate
RIYADH — The Saudi government has granted Acwa an exclusive mandate to export green hydrogen and its derivatives produced in the Kingdom to international markets.The company has also been assigned to develop renewable electricity export projects serving Europe and the Arab region.The approval gives Acwa the exclusive right to export Saudi-produced green hydrogen, including green ammonia, green methanol and green fuels, as global demand for low-carbon energy accelerates.Under the mandate, Acwa will also develop projects for the production, transmission and export of renewable electricity to European and Arab markets, supporting regional energy security while expanding the Kingdom's clean electricity exports.Acwa currently manages a portfolio of 111 assets across 16 countries, with assets under management valued at SR468.9 billion (approximately 125 billion), reinforcing its position as a strategic partner in advancing Saudi Arabia's long-term economic diversification, industrial development and clean energy ambitions.
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Related coverage for "Afghanistan approves five-year power development plan to boost domestic energy production": ANTARA News — Indonesia targets new national energy plan by September 2026. Ariana News — Afghanistan, UNDP discuss expanding cooperation in agriculture and rural development. Trend News Agency — South Korea's KICC eyes biomass power project in Uzbekistan. NDTV — AAP Government Faces Heat Over Punjab's Power Crisis Ahead Of Assembly Polls. The Hindu BusinessLine — Auto components sector records turnover of ₹7.60 lakh crore in FY2025-26. Saudi Gazette — Saudi government grants Acwa exclusive green hydrogen export mandate