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Exxon is climate activism’s great white whale
Size makes it hard for shareholders to have a meaningful impact
France asks to join Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum
The forum, among other things, aims to lower infrastructure costs and secure competitive prices for gas from the region
UAE’s first 'solar concentrator' installed at Masdar City Campus
Newly installed concentrator will offer a concentration ratio close to 1000 suns and temperatures above 1000 degrees Celsius
QP sells March-loading al-Shaheen crude at lower premiums -sources
The cargoes were sold in a premium range of $2.50-$2.90 a barrel.
Iran's nuclear enrichment at higher level than before 2015 deal - president
Iran has gradually scaled back its commitments under the nuclear deal in retaliation to Washington's withdrawal from the pact in 2018
Revealed: Energy subsidies cost UAE $7bln-$10bln in 20 years
New report suggests that governments in GCC modify pricing structures
UAE's Masdar, Egypt's Infinity Energy set up JV
Egypt has the potential to supply 53% of its electricity mix from renewables by 2030 according to IRENA
Saudi, UAE to use more renewable energy
Saudi Arabia has said it plans to generate 9.5 gigawatts (GW) of electricity from renewable sources a year by 2023
Egypt’s SWF, Hassan Allam ink MoU for investments in utilities
TSFE and HAH will collaborate with local and international co-investors to identify and invest in major sustainable investment opportunities
Acciona brings it zero-emission car to Saudi Dakar rally
The Saudi Dakar rally began on January 2 in Jeddah
Insights
Exxon is climate activism’s great white whale
Size makes it hard for shareholders to have a meaningful impact
What happens if China really does try to buy $52bln of U.S. crude, coal, LNG?: Russell
The real issue is what happens if Beijing tries and succeeds
Trade deal no panacea for rocky U.S. relations with China
Washington is increasingly alarmed about the security implications of Chinese technology