Chinese company to build Oman's first green hydrogen plant: What to know The plant in Duqm plans to produce 1 million metric tons of green hydrogen per year by 2030. China
UAE launches 25-year climate plan for Abu Dhabi: What to know The Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan sets out a road map to address the growing impacts of climate change through 2050. United Arab Emirates
UAE green energy giant Masdar invests in $6B UK wind farm: What to know A consortium of 24 international banks has raised $4.8 billion in financing for the British energy project. United Arab Emirates
Saudi renewables firm ACWA Power eyes major China expansion: What to know By 2030, ACWA Power aims to expand its global assets to around $250 billion, with China projected to contribute between $30 billion and $75 billion. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Explainer: Waste-to-energy plant opens in UAE Masdar's new facility in the Emirati city of Sharjah will burn garbage to produce electricity. Some observers believe the process is relatively harmful to the environment due to its carbon emissions, but others say it is a good way to reduce landfill waste. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Israeli legislator promotes cooperation with Palestinians on climate Knesset committee chair Emilie Moatti is hosting meetings on cooperation with Palestinians in the fields of water treatment, climate change, agriculture and environmental protection. Israel
Morocco to ramp up green hydrogen production While the industry is still in its infancy, the need to develop sustainable energy sources is becoming more pressing for the country. Morocco
Egypt invests more than $1 billion in green projects ahead of COP27 Egypt is expanding its implementation of green projects ahead of hosting the 2022 UN Climate Change Conference. Egypt
Global energy crisis opens possibilities for Israeli natural gas Experts say that the global energy crisis is exactly the moment when Israel must expand its natural gas export quotas. Israel
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to develop electric car charging stations with France’s ENGIE The UAE is in the early stages of a transition from oil and gas to cleaner energy sources. United Arab Emirates
Turkish foreign minister to visit Israel Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu's visit to Israel May 24 could finally open the way for both countries to reinstate their ambassadors. Israel
German bank to fund Aswan Dam, construction of solar plant in Egypt The Aswan Dam provides half of Egypt’s power supply. Egypt is also working to increase its use of solar power. Egypt
Emirati firm to build solar power plants in Morocco Morocco is heavily dependent on imports for its energy needs, and is working to increase its use of renewable sources. Morocco
Dubai partnering with Singapore to improve public transportation Dubai and Abu Dhabi are also working to make their public transit systems more environmentally friendly, though oil is still a major part of the Emirati economy. United Arab Emirates
UAE expands nuclear power plant, doubles electricity production The UAE is still reliant on oil and gas, though nuclear energy is rising in the country and across the region. United Arab Emirates
Israel’s energy minister talks Ukraine, global energy crisis in Paris Leading efforts for Israel to join the International Energy Agency, Energy Minister Karin Elharar is in Paris discussing ways to confront the challenges of the current global crisis. Israel
