Category: Climate Action

Greenlogue/APDhafrah PV2 Energy Company, the Abu Dhabi-based owner of the Al Dhafrah PV2 solar photovoltaic plant, has priced an $870.75 million green bond with a final spread of 100 basis points over US Treasuries, tightening decisively from initial price thoughts in the T+130 bps area as demand built through the bookbuild. The Regulation S benchmark-sized, amortising Eurobond carries a coupon of 5.794%, re-offered at par, and features a long-dated 27.5-year legal maturity with a 17-year weighted average life, underscoring

Greenlogue/APDubai-based Alcazar is edging closer to acquiring Egypt’s Gabel El-Zeit wind farm after submitting the highest bid among contenders, according to people familiar with the negotiations. Discussions are under way with the country’s sovereign wealth fund and the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy on a transaction valued at about $350 million, with officials indicating that talks could be wrapped up before the end of the first quarter of 2026.The asset, one of the largest onshore wind facilities in

Greenlogue/APA major commitment by Alterra to a renewables platform run by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is set to channel long-term capital into clean power, storage and transmission projects across multiple markets, strengthening the scale and pace of energy transition investment worldwide.Alterra, the UAE’s climate investment vehicle with a stated target of deploying $30 billion by the end of the decade, confirmed it is investing in a fund managed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, known as CIP. The partnership is designed to

Greenlogue/APAMEA Power has commissioned a 120 megawatts-peak solar photovoltaic plant in Tunisia’s Kairouan Governorate, adding one of the country’s largest utility-scale renewable assets to the national grid and strengthening North Africa’s push to diversify power generation. The project operates under a 20-year power purchase agreement with Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz, providing long-term offtake certainty for the state utility and stable revenues for the developer.Located inland from the coast, the Kairouan facility is designed to supply clean

Greenlogue/APSaudi Arabia’s ACWA Power has entered into a cooperation framework with the African Development Bank aimed at mobilising as much as $5 billion for sustainable energy and water projects across Africa, signalling an expansion of private capital participation in the continent’s infrastructure financing landscape.The agreement sets out a pathway to identify, develop and finance projects focused on electricity access, water security and low-carbon investment, with funding envisaged between 2025 and 2030. It aligns a major Gulf-based developer and operator

Greenlogue/APBacked by British International Investment, Egypt’s first utility-scale hybrid solar and battery development has taken a decisive step forward as the country works to accelerate its transition towards a more resilient renewable power system. The 1.1-gigawatt Obelisk project, led by Norway’s Scatec, is positioned to become one of the largest integrated solar and battery energy storage schemes in Africa, strengthening prospects for grid stability and long-term supply security.Developers and advisers involved in the programme said the commitment from BII

Greenlogue/APNew Murabba, the massive urban redevelopment project in Riyadh, has formalised a partnership with the US Green Building Council to embed global sustainability standards into its design, construction and operations. The memorandum of understanding signed between the two organisations establishes a framework to explore how international systems such as LEED — including its latest LEED v5 as well as LEED for Communities — can be applied across the entire New Murabba development.The agreement anticipates shared work on knowledge-exchange

Greenlogue/APA consortium comprising ACWA Power, Badeel and Saudi Aramco Power Company has completed the financial close on seven large-scale renewable energy projects totalling 15 gigawatts. The agreements signed with Saudi Power Procurement Company cover five solar photovoltaic plants and two wind power farms to be built across several provinces, representing one of the largest investments under the Kingdom’s National Renewable Energy Programme.The portfolio of projects includes solar plants at Bisha and Humaij, Khulis and two

Greenlogue/APADNOC Gas and EMSTEEL formalised a long-term arrangement that will guarantee supply of lower-carbon natural gas to power EMSTEEL’s industrial operations. The agreement, spanning 20 years and valued between US$3.5 billion and US$4.2 billion, takes effect from 1 January 2027 and underlines the strategic bond between the integrated gas supplier and one of the region’s largest steel and building materials manufacturers.Under the deal, EMSTEEL will receive a stable and reliable gas supply, enabling it to sustain current production levels

Greenlogue/APRiyadh – Tanmiah Food Company, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest vertically integrated poultry and food producers, has signed three strategic memoranda of understanding and launched what it calls the region’s first geothermal-cooled poultry facility, marking a significant move in its sustainability and decarbonisation drive. The agreements were unveiled during the inaugural Saudi Agri‑Food Tech Alliance Forum at the headquarters of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Riyadh, under the patronage of Vice-Minister Mansour Hilal Al Mushaiti

Greenlogue/APNoatum Maritime, a subsidiary of AD Ports Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Siemens Energy and Green Parrot Tech FZE, aimed at exploring innovative solutions for the offshore energy sector. This collaboration seeks to leverage the combined expertise of the three companies in a bid to drive advancements in the green energy transition, particularly in offshore wind and sustainable maritime solutions.The agreement was signed following a series of discussions between the companies, who aim to synergise their

Greenlogue/APThe 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is shaping up to be a critical turning point in the global fight against climate change. As the international community gathers in Brazil for this year’s talks, experts agree that the conference represents an unparalleled opportunity to turn the growing momentum for climate action into substantive, real-world policies that can lead to lasting environmental change.The COP30 yearbook, published ahead of the conference, highlights both

Greenlogue/APClimate experts from China have raised significant concerns about the growing impact of trade barriers on global efforts to tackle climate change. Speaking at the COP30 summit, they warned that rising protectionism, including tariffs imposed by major economies such as the United States and the European Union, is hampering critical international collaboration needed to meet global emission reduction targets.The Chinese delegation highlighted that while countries have made ambitious pledges to combat climate change, trade policies have increasingly become a

Greenlogue/APRiyadh will host the 21st Session of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization General Conference from 23–27 November 2025, gathering representatives from all 173 member states alongside business leaders, investors and civil-society actors under the banner of inclusive, sustainable industrial transformation.The event, branded as the “Global Industry Summit 2025”, aims to reposition industrialisation at the heart of global efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on investment mobilisation, innovative financing and inclusive growth.

Greenlogue/APU. N. climate negotiations commenced in Brazil this week, drawing global leaders and environmental experts to the heart of the Amazon to discuss the pressing need to implement previous climate commitments. As world leaders convene, the focus is squarely on translating pledges into tangible actions that will curb global warming. The urgency of these talks comes as scientists warn that without immediate, substantial reductions in carbon emissions, the world may face irreversible climate impacts.The venue for the talks, a

Greenlogue/APMasdar, a global leader in renewable energy, has signed a landmark agreement to develop Uzbekistan's largest standalone battery energy storage system in the Navoiy region. The deal marks a significant step in the country's energy transformation as it seeks to bolster grid reliability and enhance the integration of renewable energy sources. The 600 MW / 600 MWh BESS will be pivotal in supporting Uzbekistan's growing renewable energy infrastructure.This ambitious project is a direct response to the increasing demand

Greenlogue/APA partnership between clean-energy pioneer Masdar and integrated fuels and chemicals company OMV will create a 140 megawatt green-hydrogen electrolyser plant in Bruck an der Leitha, Austria, with operations targeted for 2027. The binding agreement grants Masdar a 49 per cent stake while OMV retains 51 per cent and oversees day-to-day operations. The venture is projected to produce up to 23,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, positioning it as Austria’s largest hydrogen facility and among Europe’s top five.The deal

Greenlogue/APCoastal communities and seafood industries face mounting pressure as a body of research shows that pathogenic bacteria of the genus Vibrio—long confined largely to warmer waters—are advancing into higher-latitude regions, creating new public-health risks associated with shellfish consumption and marine recreation. A 2023 study found that Vibrio vulnificus infections in the eastern United States increased eightfold between 1988 and 2018 and that the northern edge of infection was shifting about 48 km each year as coastal waters warmed.

Greenlogue/APThe decision by the administration of Donald Trump not to send senior representatives to the COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil has triggered alarm among international climate officials and reshaped the contours of global environmental diplomacy. The move signals a sharp pivot by the United States away from multilateral climate forums, raising questions about future global cohesion on climate change mitigation.The White House confirmed that no high-level U. S. delegation will attend the summit, overseen by the United Nations

Greenlogue/APAbu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has secured two large-scale solar photovoltaic projects in Saudi Arabia, with a combined capacity of 2 gigawatts, under the country’s sixth round of the National Renewable Energy Programme. One facility, located in Najran Province, will deliver 1,400 megawatts, and the other, in Jizan Province, will provide 600 MW. Both projects will operate on a build-own-operate basis and are backed by a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Saudi Power Procurement

Greenlogue/APSchneider Electric is charting a new course in the realm of energy and automation by positioning artificial intelligence -integrated data centres as central to the sustainability of digital infrastructures. The company unveiled its latest vision for these AI-driven hubs at its Global Innovation Summit in Copenhagen, marking a pivotal moment in its commitment to driving the global digital energy transition.During the summit, CEO Olivier Blum took the stage for his first keynote, where he outlined Schneider Electric’s roadmap to

Greenlogue/APThe 28th edition of the trade-fair and conference platform Ecomondo 2025 will convene from 4 to 7 November at the Rimini Expo Centre, Italy, with a reinforced international agenda that organisers expect will draw more than 1,000 exhibitors and upwards of 100,000 visitors.This year’s event is emphasising several strategic growth areas: climate-tech innovation, digitalisation in resource management, blue economy and Mediterranean-Africa partnerships. The organising body, Italian Exhibition Group, has arranged a road-show in Cairo, Belgrade and Warsaw ahead

Greenlogue/APThe agricultural industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by the rise of green automation. As the global demand for food increases, farmers and tech innovators are turning to advanced technologies to increase productivity while maintaining sustainable practices. Green automation encompasses a wide range of smart tools—from autonomous robots and drones to sensors and artificial intelligence—designed to optimise farming processes, reduce environmental impact, and promote resource efficiency.This revolution is not just about boosting production; it’s about creating a balance between

Greenlogue/APThe global green hydrogen market, valued at roughly USD 7.98 billion in 2024, is on track to grow to about USD 60.6 billion by 2030, propelled by steep declines in renewable energy costs, advances in electrolysis technologies and intensifying decarbonisation efforts across industry and transport.Projections indicate a compound annual growth rate of approximately 38.5 percent through 2030. This forecast assumes that many announced projects will reach fruition—a caveat worth noting given the widespread implementation gap in the green