Two new Omani power plants have a combined capacity of 1,488 MW, accounting for 27 per cent of Oman?s total power capacity of 5,589 MW
Energy
First Solar and Shams Ma'an Power Generation to build Jordan solar power project
US-based solar services company First Solar and Shams Maan Power Generation have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) to build a 52.5MW solar power plant in Hashemite, Jordan
Dubai to launch first solar powered park by end of 2014
Dubais Satwa Reservoir Park is set to become the emirates first solar-powered park by the end of 2014, relying on solar energy to operate its lights and integrated irrigation network
ABB signs US$110 million deal with Saudi Electricity Company
Swiss company ABB has announced it has signed a contract worth US$110mn with Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to construct substations in the western region of Saudi Arabia
GE and Sonelgaz to build US$300mn production facility in Algeria
GE and Sonelgaz have signed an agreement to build a US$300mn manufacturing complex in Batna province