Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced that it has received four bids from international consortia to construct the Hassyan 1 Power Project with the capacity of 1,600 MW.
Energy
Sonelgaz signs MoU to harness solar power for EU

Sonelgaz signed MoU to cooperate with the European Desertec consortium that plans to harness solar energy and other renewables in the MENA region.
Sonelgaz, Algerias national power and gas utility, has signed a memorandum of understanding(MoU) to cooperate with the European Desertec consortium that plans to harness solar energy and other renewables in the MENA region.
Expanding sustainable power sources in the GCC

A new report shows that for every megawatt-hour of power not supplied to key industries in the GCC, approximately US$700,000 is lost in revenue, with a corresponding drop in GDP.
A new report shows that for every megawatt-hour of power not supplied to key industries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) approximately US$700,000 is lost in revenue, with a corresponding drop in GDP.
GE wins SEC turbine contract worth nearly US$300mn

GE signed contracts totaling almost US$300 million with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to supply 13 gas turbines.
GE signed contracts totaling almost US$300mn with the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to supply 13 gas turbines and associated services for the expansion of six power plants at various locations across the country.
UAE signs cooperation framework with IAEA

The UAE signed its Country Profile Framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency that cements its cooperation with the Agency.
The UAE signed its Country Profile Framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency that cements its cooperation with the Agency.