Energy
Saudi Arabia: IEG Arabia to Stage Fire & Safety and Health & Wellness Expos at 2026 World Firefighters Games
IEG Arabia will stage the Fire & Safety Expo and the Health & Wellness Expo at Dhahran Expo from 6 to 8 November 2026, alongside the 2026 World Firefighters Games, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 exhibition and wellness ambitions.
Energy
Siemens Energy Rebrands as Omterra, Severing Ties with Siemens AG
Siemens Energy and its wind-turbine unit Siemens Gamesa will be unified under the new Omterra brand, ending a licensing arrangement with Siemens AG worth roughly €300 million a year and completing a five-year separation process.
Energy
EBRD, EIB and EU Back Tunisia’s 100 MW Solar Plant in Sidi Bouzid with €61.3M Loan
The Sidi Bouzid solar plant is forecast to generate 252 GWh of clean electricity annually and avoid an average of 107,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year over its lifetime. The EU is contributing €5.5 million in grants for transmission infrastructure as part of a broader €35.8 million Global Gateway renewable energy package for Tunisia.
Energy
Clean Energy Investment Hit USD 2.3 Trillion in 2025 — But the WEF Says It Is No Longer Enough
The ETI 2026 exposes a structural disconnect: record investment volumes are not translating into proportional transition progress. Only 25% of countries advanced across all three ETI pillars simultaneously. Geopolitical shocks — including Hormuz disruptions — are eroding the foundations that green capital depends on to deliver returns.
Energy
Shell Plans $1 Billion Offshore Wind Sale to Boost Fossil Fuel Strategy
Shell mandates Rothschild & Co and PJT Partners to sell offshore wind assets. Following Scottish and US project exits, the sale reflects an industry-wide reassessment of renewable profitability vs. oil and gas.
Energy
Hybrid Solar-Storage Systems: The Next Frontier in Europe’s Energy Transition
Hybrid PV systems combining solar generation and battery storage are set to halve Europe's energy system costs by 2030, saving over €50 billion a year in gas imports.
Energy
EU Moves to Cut Electricity Taxes on Renewables to Ease the Energy Crisis
The EU is set to overhaul electricity taxation, accelerate smart meter rollout, and fund climate social plans. Households could save up to €200 a year. A legislative proposal is expected within weeks.
Energy
Every €1 of Public Wind Funding Returns €7 to Europe’s Economy — Here’s Why the EU Cannot Wait
Every €1 of public wind investment yields €7 in annual economic returns for Europe by 2040, according to a new Trinomics study. The case for earmarking EU budget funds for wind has never been stronger.
Energy
Egypt Energy Show 2026: Inside the Summit Where the World’s Energy Future Is Being Decided
Egypt Energy Show 2026 takes place March 30–April 1 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center. It gathers 50,000+ participants, 300 speakers, 500 exhibitors, and ministers from 7 countries to address energy security, hydrogen, AI, and decarbonization.
Energy
Middle East War Sends Oil Prices Soaring: Global Energy Security and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis Explained
As tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, global energy markets face extreme volatility. Oil prices briefly surged toward $120 per barrel before dropping sharply, highlighting a market driven by geopolitical risk and fragile supply routes.
Energy
Europe’s Energy Sovereignty: Why Home-Grown Power is the Only Way Forward
As geopolitical tensions choke energy supply lines, Europe faces a choice: continue subsidizing the past or invest in a self-sufficient future. From PPA guarantees to tax reform, here is how the EU can jumpstart a "home-grown" electricity revolution.
