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Egypt’s Renewables Capacity Reaches 9.5 GW, Targets 11.2 GW by End 2026
Egypt’s installed renewable energy capacity has reached 9,516 megawatts (MW), supported by 500 megawatt-hour (MWh) of battery energy storage, Mahmoud Esmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, announced during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The installed renewable energy capacity comprises 2,982 MW of hydropower, 3,500 MW of solar energy, and 3,034 [] The post Egypt’s Renewables Capacity Reaches 9.5 GW, Targets 11.2 GW by End 2026 first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
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Daily News Egypt
· Jul 6, 2026
Al-Sisi reviews Egypt’s 2026-2030 industrial strategy, targets $100bn in non-oil exports
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Monday reviewed the implementation of Egypt’s National Industrial Strategy 2026-2030, which aims to increase non-oil exports to 100bn and strengthen the country’s position as a regional manufacturing hub. The strategy was discussed during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem, according to a [] The post Al-Sisi reviews Egypt’s 2026-2030 industrial strategy, targets 100bn in non-oil exports first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.
Egypt Oil & Gas
· Jul 12, 2026
Egypt Ranks 14th in Kaolin, 24th in Talc Globally
Egypt ranked 14th globally in kaolin production and 24th in talc production, according to the World Mining Data 2026 report, underscoring the country’s growing mining sector and expanding industrial mineral output. An infographic by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) showed that Egypt’s kaolin production increased by more than 218 between 2020 and [] The post Egypt Ranks 14th in Kaolin, 24th in Talc Globally first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.
Egypt Independent
· Jun 24, 2026
FM: Egypt pushes expansion of renewable energy projects
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the importance of expanding renewable energy projects, describing them as a priority sector on the government’s agenda. During a meeting with the CEO of Norway’s Scatec Terje Pilskog, Abdelatty said the talks aimed to strengthen economic cooperation between Egypt The post FM: Egypt pushes expansion of renewable energy projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 22, 2026
Storing Sun: Nepal’s Next Energy Leap
Nepal is rich in renewable energy resources. Although hydropower is heavily promoted as an energy source, Nepal has enor...
Egyptian Gazette
· Jul 4, 2026
Najeh Engineering doubles business volume in H1 2026, plans fourth factory in Minya by year-end
Founder: Capacity expansion will support Egypt’s national development projects and meet growing demand for modern construction solutions Cairo – On the sidelines of Big 5 Egypt 2026 Egypt’s Najeh Engineering, a leading provider of engineering solutions and precast concrete and steel construction systems, announced that its business volume doubled during the first half of 2026, [] The post Najeh Engineering doubles business volume in H1 2026, plans fourth factory in Minya by year-end appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 12, 2026
Egypt to Strengthen Position as Africa's Largest Sugar Producer Through 2035
Egypt is expected to reinforce its position as Africa's largest sugar producer over the next decade, supported by government incentives, foreign investment, and expanding industrial capacity, according to the Agricultural Outlook 2026–2035 published jointly by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
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.
Vanguard News
· Jul 8, 2026
Dangote Cement targets 20% emissions cut, expands capacity to 80mtpa
By Yinka Kolawole Dangote Cement Plc has unveiled plans to cut net carbon dioxide (CO ) emissions intensity by 20 per cent while expanding production capacity to 80 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) by 2030, as it pursues its ambition of becoming Africa’s most sustainable and globally competitive cement producer. Presenting the company’s 2025 Sustainability Scorecard [] The post Dangote Cement targets 20 emissions cut, expands capacity to 80mtpa appeared first on Vanguard News.
TASS
· Jul 13, 2026
OPEC+ June oil output falls 7.111 mln bpd below plan, including voluntary cuts
Excluding Libya, Iran, Venezuela and UAE, the alliance's production volume stood at 27.633 million bpd
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 1, 2026
Valero Energy: Refining Boom Can Outlive The Iran War
Valero Energy: Refining Boom Can Outlive The Iran War
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 8, 2026
Grene Capital Expands Jabi Lake Mall Solar Footprint by 150%, Raises Installed Capacity to 1.5MWp
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Ariana News
· Jul 7, 2026
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.
Trend News Agency
· Jun 30, 2026
Iran sees growth in production from Sepehr and Jufair oil fields
Iran sees growth in production from Sepehr and Jufair oil fields
The Hill
· Jul 6, 2026
OPEC+ companies slightly boosting production as oil prices slide
A group of oil-exporting countries has agreed to a modest increase in oil production, though current prices are already relatively low. Seven OPEC+ nations have said they will increase their production goals by 188,000 barrels per day. The participating countries are Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman. Multiple nations in the Middle...
Daily Sabah
· Jun 25, 2026
Egypt presses for next stage of Gaza cease-fire plan
Egypt called Thursday for intensified international efforts to create the conditions needed to complete the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza plan and move for...
Foreign Policy Journal
· Jul 10, 2026
Energy And Utilities Analytics Market To Hit $10.1B By 2031 As IBM (NYSE: IBM), Siemens, And GE Vernova Lead Competitive Field
The global energy and utilities analytics market is forecast to grow from over 6.10 billion in 2026 to over 10.10 billion by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate of 10.6. A new report published by ResearchAndMarkets.com outlines the key forces shaping the sector, identifying grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and smart meter rollouts as [] The post Energy And Utilities Analytics Market To Hit 10.1B By 2031 As IBM (NYSE: IBM), Siemens, And GE Vernova Lead Competitive Field appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.
The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jul 10, 2026
India's non-fossil fuel-based energy capacity rises 22% to 297.36 GW in June
The share of solar energy was 162.15 GW, and that of wind was 57.44 GW in June 2026, compared to 116.25 GW (solar) and 51.67 GW (wind) in the same month a year ago
Tehran Times
· Jul 8, 2026
Wheat production to reach 13.5 million tons this year
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Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 7, 2026
Is OPEC Losing Control as Gulf Oil Producers Race to Reclaim Market Share?
The four month Iran war severely disrupted global energy markets after Tehran restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz following U.S. and Israeli military strikes. At the height of the conflict, around 14 million barrels of oil per day were removed from global supply, triggering fears of a prolonged energy crisis and sending Brent crude [] The post Is OPEC Losing Control as Gulf Oil Producers Race to Reclaim Market Share? appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Middle East Eye
· Jun 26, 2026
Report: Wars in Middle East cost Israel $205 billion since 7 Oct
Report: Wars in Middle East cost Israel 205 billion since 7 Oct Israel's wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran since 7 October 2023 have cost nearly 205 billion, Israeli media reported. Citing data from the Bank of Israel, a report in the Times of Israel said the cost of the wars to the government has exceeded 118 billion, including around 71.2 billion in defence spending, 9.6 billion in compensation payments, and 16.7 billion in civilian expenditures. The report also estimated that the US has supplied around 26 billion worth of weapons, ammunition and military equipment to Israel. Israel's economy also suffered significant production losses, estimated at 51.9 billion between October 2023 and the end of 2025, with losses projected to exceed 58.6 billion this year.
ANTARA News
· Jul 3, 2026
Indonesia targets new national energy plan by September 2026
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MaltaToday
· Jul 11, 2026
To achieve independence, Europe needs an electrification revolution
We need to build more wind farms. We need to install more solar panels. And in countries that choose nuclear energy, we need to develop the next generation of power plants and technologies. By doing all of this, we can free our economies from expensive imports of fossil fuels, and instead drive them forward with our own clean, affordable energy
Washington Examiner
· Jul 2, 2026
China’s energy strategy exposed by the Strait of Hormuz crisis
As conflict in the Middle East rattles global oil markets and exposes critical shipping routes, China’s long-term investment in an “all of the above” energy policy, including renewables like solar, is beginning to bear fruit. With countries searching for alternative ways to produce energy that are less prone to wars, political tensions, embargoes, and other []
Mexico News Daily
· Jun 24, 2026
Energy Minister unveils plan to source 70% of new power generation from renewables: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Energy Minister Luz Elena González presented the government's plan to add 32,475 megawatts of generation capacity to the national grid by 2030, with roughly 22,000 megawatts coming from renewable sources, predominantly solar and wind. The post Energy Minister unveils plan to source 70 of new power generation from renewables: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily
The Motley Fool
· Jul 6, 2026
Better Energy Stock to Own in the Second Half of 2026: Energy Transfer or Occidental Petroleum?
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Times of India
· Jul 7, 2026
Third tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours as Qatar blames Iran, raising fears over global energy route
Commercial tankers faced escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz recently. Qatar blamed Iran for an unacceptable assault on its liquefied natural gas vessel. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported three tanker incidents within 24 hours. These attacks threaten regional stability and global energy security significantly. Diplomatic efforts continue to prevent further escalation of the conflict.
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