Environment & Energy | Monday 1 July, 2019 3:51 am

Dubai achieves 19% reduction in net CO2 emissions

In conjunction with the conveningof the preparatory conference for the UN 2019 Climate Summit (COP 25)in Abu Dhabi, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy announced thatthe net CO2 emissions of Dubai have decreased by 19% compared to the business as usual (BAU) scenario and 10% below the...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 29 June, 2019 2:39 am

Minister of Energy and his Russian Counterpart Discuss Options to Extend "OPEC +" Deal

The Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih met today with Russian Minister of Energy Alexander Novak, on the sidelines of the summit of G-20 leaders. During the meeting, they discussed the options for extending the OPEC + deal, as well as the...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 27 June, 2019 10:48 am

HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, in the presence of HH Sheikh Mansour and HH Sheikh Hamid, inaugurates one of the world’s largest offshore oil platforms manufactured by NPCC for ADNOC

His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, inaugurated one of the world’s largest offshore oil platforms – the Umm Lulu Gas Treatment Plant (ULGTP), in the presence of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 27 June, 2019 10:29 am

Prices of oil derivatives rise in third week of June

Oil prices rose during the third week of June compared to their prices in the second week of the month, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said on Monday. According to the Ministry, the price of 95-octane gasoline rose from $567.6 per ton to $570.7 by 0.55 per cent, while the price of...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 26 June, 2019 4:10 pm

Saudi Aramco Signs 12 Agreements With South Korean Partners Worth Billions of Dollars

Saudi Aramco and its affiliates signed 12 agreements with major South Korean companies to reinforce relationships with South Korea, expand international operations, and support the region's energy security with the expansion of Arabian crude oil supply to Asian markets. Commenting on...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 26 June, 2019 4:08 pm

Saudi Aramco Advances Global Chemicals Strategy With S-Oil Expansion Project in Ulsan, South Korea

Saudi Aramco is advancing its global chemicals growth strategy with today's inauguration of S-Oil's new Residue Upgrading Complex and Olefin Downstream Comple­x. The new facilities feature the latest refinery technologies, which have raised S-Oil's petrochemical portion from 8%...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 24 June, 2019 2:16 am

The African Energy Forum reviews the Kingdom's vision for renewable energy production around the world

The African Energy Forum, which was held in the Portuguese capital city Lisbon, reviewed the Kingdom’s “2030 Vision” concerning adopting and supporting Solar Energy projects and its goals to lead internationally in producing solar energy. This was in participation with ministers...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 23 June, 2019 2:43 pm

Zayed Sustainability Prize 2020 submissions up 13 per cent

Following its 11th annual awards ceremony, held in January, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global award in sustainability, entered a four-month submissions phase for the 2020 awards, which closed on 30th May with a record 2,373 completed submissions; a...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 23 June, 2019 4:25 am

NCM helps set global priorities at World Meteorological Congress

A National Centre of Meteorology, NCM, delegation has concluded its participation at the 18th World Meteorological Congress in Geneva. The delegation was headed by NCM Executive Director, Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous. Highlights of the Congress included the election of German Professor Dr. Gerhard...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 16 June, 2019 11:27 am

Retrofitting existing built environments in the UAE is crucial for meeting national and global carbon emission targets

As we move closer to global timelines for eliminating carbon emissions by 2050, the building and construction industry has a central role in aligning themselves with these global mandates as the sector is responsible for almost 40 per cent of the world’s carbon emissions. Building...

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