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Verity Ratcliffe
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Egypt heads for two-man race for presidency
27 May 2012, 13:57 GMT
Polls closed on 24 May for first stage of election -
CCC wins wastewater contract in Oman
27 May 2012, 10:24 GMT
Wastewater contract will cover work in the Bausher area of Muscat Governorate -
Kuwait prepares to invite developers for waste-to-energy plant
27 May 2012, 8:55 GMT
Developers to submit expressions of interest for waste processing facility from July -
Saudi Arabia to invite bids for renewables projects
24 May 2012, 6:44 GMT
Bids for 2,850MW Saudi renewable energy projects to be invited in first quarter of 2013 -
European Bank for Reconstruction & Development to invest in region
23 May 2012, 13:14 GMT
Lender to invest $1.3bn in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Jordan -
Advisers sought for Lebanon power plant rehabilitation
23 May 2012, 11:32 GMT
Rehabilitation will increase operating capacity by 200MW -
Egyptians go to the polls to elect new president
23 May 2012, 10:02 GMT
Elections to take place on 23 and 24 May -
Saudi Arabia’s fuel dilemma
22 May 2012, 11:20 GMT
Saudi Arabia announced plans to move towards oil-fired capacity, but there are many exceptions -
Qatar forms partnership for solar power
21 May 2012, 12:34 GMT
Partnership to focus on solar power applications in Qatar before looking at opportunities abroad -
Bemco wins $1.25bn Saudi Arabia power plant contract
20 May 2012, 12:18 GMT
Local company to build 2,175MW power plant near Riyadh -
Saudi Arabia invites bids for Rabigh independent power project
20 May 2012, 10:25 GMT
Developers to submit bids to build Rabigh 2 IPP by 6 October -
Egyptians assess presidential candidates' policies
10 May 2012, 14:00 GMT
All three candidates emphasise role of business and social justice -
Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves increase for first time since revolution
10 May 2012, 6:58 GMT
Egypt’s foreign exchange reserves up $69.5m in April -
Jordan shortlists developers for renewables projects
10 May 2012, 6:04 GMT
Renewable power projects could use solar or wind technology -
Morocco extends deadline for wind farms
9 May 2012, 10:17 GMT
Developers to submit statements of qualification by 21 June -
UAE may halt federal power production by 2014
7 May 2012, 8:36 GMT
Federal power body mulls phasing out production in favour of imports from Abu Dhabi -
Testing Dubai’s public private partnership commitment
Issue 19 11-17 May 2012
Shelving the Hassyan scheme casts doubts on the future of PPP schemes in the emirate -
Egypt cancels wastewater PPP project
6 May 2012, 13:39 GMT
The 6 October wastewater treatment plant reached bid stage before being cancelled -
Saudi Electricity Company to tender power plant at Shuqaiq
6 May 2012, 8:29 GMT
Shuqaiq thermal power plant to have a capacity of about 2,400MW -
Violent clashes halt Egypt presidential campaigns
3 May 2012, 14:08 GMT
Supreme Council of the Armed Forces offers to expedite transfer of power -
Bids in for Jeddah South power plant
3 May 2012, 7:14 GMT
South Korean companies dominate bid list for Saudi Arabia power plant -
Expressions of interest in for Dubai solar project
3 May 2012, 7:09 GMT
Dewa intends to conclude prequalification by the end of May and issue a request for proposals by June -
Morocco power plant approaches financing close
2 May 2012, 10:52 GMT
Power plant units to be commissioned in 2013 and 2014 -
Utico to expand Ras al-Khaimah power plant
2 May 2012, 10:51 GMT
Company plans additional power and water facility -
Jordan shortlists two bids for nuclear power plant
2 May 2012, 6:45 GMT
Canadian group dropped from race -
Presidential race kicks off in Egypt
1 May 2012, 12:03 GMT
Amr Moussa and Abdel Moneim Abol Fotouh lead in the polls and endorsements -
Qurayyah power plant reaches financial close
30 April 2012, 13:38 GMT
Saudi Arabia power plant to be commissioned by June 2014 -
Water demand falls in Dubai
30 April 2012, 12:52 GMT
Demand declines due to water conservation by residential consumers -
Arab uprising presents opportunities for hotel chains
30 April 2012, 11:44 GMT
Independent hotels turn to familiar brands to operate assets -
Drake & Scull to work on Abu Dhabi tunnel project
29 April 2012, 9:58 GMT
UAE company awarded sub-contract on major wastewater project on Abu Dhabi Step -
Abu Dhabi to launch IWPP tender by summer
26 April 2012, 13:59 GMT
Adwea will start seeking advisers for Mirfa power and water plant in May -
Yemen invites bids for electricity transmission project
26 April 2012, 13:59 GMT
Bids for Yemen power transmission scheme to be submitted by 5 June -
Tihama signs Aramco power expansion projects
26 April 2012, 7:27 GMT
Project will add 532MW of power and 2,210GJ/h of steam capacity -
Dubai invites bids for smart grid consultant
26 April 2012, 7:16 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 17 May -
Morocco names preferred bidder for wind farm
26 April 2012, 7:16 GMT
Japan’s Mitsui and France’s EDF Energies Nouvelles favoured for Taza wind farm -
Morocco invites bids to upgrade wind farm
25 April 2012, 14:44 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 27 July -
Egypt cancels gas supply deal with Israel
25 April 2012, 10:17 GMT
Gas spat symbolic of worsening ties between Egypt and Israel -
Five bids in for Iraq power plant
15 April 2012, 10:45 GMT
Power project at Samawa recieves bids after Baghdad cancels private sector plans -
Saudi Arabia invites developers to prequalify for power plant
11 April 2012, 6:14 GMT
Statements of qualification to be submitted by 20 April -
Abu Dhabi’s water demand to almost double by 2030
10 April 2012, 9:06 GMT
Residential and commercial megaprojects to drive water demand growth -
Saudi Arabia to tender water contracts in April
9 April 2012, 12:57 GMT
Request for proposals for operations and maintenance contracts to be issued -
Taqa buys stake in Kurdistan independent power project
9 April 2012, 9:50 GMT
Sulaymaniyah plant will expand from 750MW to 1,000MW capacity -
Four companies shortlisted for Fujairah desalination expansion
8 April 2012, 13:36 GMT
Winning bidder to construct 30-35 million gallon a day seawater desalination facility -
IP-GDF Suez rejects buyout offer
8 April 2012, 11:30 GMT
GDF-Suez offer to buy 30 per cent of company rejected -
Saudi Electricity Company sukuk raises $1.75bn
5 April 2012, 10:02 GMT
Largest sukuk issue in the region is oversubscribed -
Dubai launches tender for 10MW solar project
5 April 2012, 9:26 GMT
Expressions of interest for proposed solar park be submitted by 15 April -
Egypt sells 10-year bonds for first time since revolution
4 April 2012, 8:46 GMT
Central bank sells three-year, seven-year and 10-year bonds worth EGP4bn -
Saudi Arabia to generate half power from alternatives by 2030
3 April 2012, 7:32 GMT
Peak power demand in Saudi Arabia to hit 120GW by 2030 -
Acwa expands stake in Jordanian power company
3 April 2012, 6:59 GMT
Enara holds a 51 per cent stake in Jordanian power generation company Cegco -
Oman revises down power demand forecasts
3 April 2012, 6:59 GMT
Power demand expected to grow by 8 per cent per year in MIS and 10 per cent per year in Salalah -
Firms line up for Oman wastewater treatment plant
2 April 2012, 10:41 GMT
New facility will be built at Al-Amerat in Muscat governorate -
Companies submit for Oman wastewater tender
29 March 2012, 11:50 GMT
Six companies respond to request for proposals to bid for Al-Amerat wastewater treatment plant -
Egypt approaches international financing agencies for power plant
29 March 2012, 11:50 GMT
Helwan power plant will be tendered in three separate packages -
Bahrain: Horizontal Split Case Pump
29 March 2012, 6:51 GMT
Supply of a horizontal split case pump for Addur seawater reverse osmosis plant -
Egypt forms committee to write constitution
28 March 2012, 12:03 GMT
Several Liberals have boycotted the process citing Islamist dominance -
Egypt falls into balance of payments deficit
28 March 2012, 9:16 GMT
Political tensions in Egypt threaten much-needed IMF loan deal -
Rating the utilities in the GCC
27 March 2012, 13:40 GMT
Strong ratings help utilities finance ambitious capacity building programmes -
Kuwait: Modification of Devices on Transmission Lines
27 March 2012, 12:37 GMT
Modification of devices on 132kV overhead power transmission lines -
Kuwait: Rolling Stock and Systems
27 March 2012, 12:36 GMT
Provision of rolling stock and systems as part of Kuwait Metropolitan Rapid Transit System -
Saudi Arabia postpones treated sewage effluent tender
27 March 2012, 11:10 GMT
National Water Company to invite bids from consultants in second quarter of 2012 -
MEED top 100 listed companies 2012: Utilities
Issue 13 30 Mar-5 April 2012
UAE, Qatari and Iranian firms rise up the 2012 rankings, while Saudi Electricity Company declines -
Saudi Arabia selects consultant for 10 power projects
26 March 2012, 12:27 GMT
Each of the power projects will have a capacity of 100-300MW -
Bahrain: Medical Gas Pipeline System Maintenance
26 March 2012, 12:24 GMT
Maintenance of a medical gas pipeline system for five years -
Bahrain: Office Furnishing
26 March 2012, 12:24 GMT
Furnishing offices of the Lawsuit Project -
Tender deadline to be extended for Saudi Arabian reservoirs
26 March 2012, 12:13 GMT
Statements of qualification for Saudi reservoirs contract to be submitted by 21 May -
Bids opened for Saudi Arabia power plant
26 March 2012, 9:07 GMT
Arabian Bemco bids low for power plant contract -
Kuwait invites firms for metro rolling stock
26 March 2012, 6:43 GMT
Companies have until 24 May to submit expressions of interest -
Morocco opens bids for $950m solar project
25 March 2012, 6:43 GMT
Acwa Power-led group bids low for independent power project contract -
Saudi Arabia extends bid deadline for power plant
22 March 2012, 11:20 GMT
Bids to build Jeddah South power plant due by 17 April -
Egypt awards $1bn Alexandria hospitals contract
22 March 2012, 5:19 GMT
Local/UK consortium selected to build two hospitals and a blood bank -
Oman expedites desalination plans
21 March 2012, 13:23 GMT
Water demand is growing in the sultanate at a faster rate than expected -
Kuwait invites bids for power plant advisory contract
21 March 2012, 4:45 GMT
Khiran IWPP will have a capacity of 2,500MW of power and 125 million gallons a day of water -
Bahrain waste-to-energy project in financing
20 March 2012, 13:33 GMT
Negotiations stalled as a result of Arab spring protests in Bahrain, but negotiations have now restarted -
Developers express interest in Kuwait wastewater project
19 March 2012, 13:27 GMT
More than 35 firms respond with expressions of interest for the wastewater treatment plant -
Al-Zour North sets the standard for power generation
Issue 12 23-29 March 2012
Kuwait’s Partnerships Technical Bureau is looking to foreign investors to develop power generating capacity. Its first IWPP will serve as a template for future private projects -
China currency reform could reshape Middle East's projects market
Issue 12 23-29 March 2012
The move could unlock a flood of liquidity into the region projects market -
Siemens signs land agreement for manufacturing plant in Dammam
18 March 2012, 9:38 GMT
Siemens facility will manufacture power-generation equipment -
Abu Dhabi power and water project commences operations
18 March 2012, 9:37 GMT
Shuweihat S2 project in Abu Dhabi has a capacity of 1,510MW of electricity and 100 million gallons a day of water -
Tabreed opens district cooling plant in Ajman
15 March 2012, 13:01 GMT
District cooling plant has a capacity of 10,000 refrigeration tonnes -
Lebanon to tender power plant expansion projects
14 March 2012, 11:46 GMT
Bids for 700MW power plant to be submitted in May as part of Lebanon’s emergency power plan -
Dubai awards substation contract to Siemens
14 March 2012, 9:12 GMT
Dubai substation contract worth $34m -
Dubai to tender solar power project by June
14 March 2012, 8:36 GMT
Contract for engineering, procurement and construction services will be on offer -
Dubai in discussions with Abu Dhabi to import power
14 March 2012, 8:35 GMT
Dubai looking at potential for importing power from planned nuclear plant -
Algeria invites bids for wastewater network studies
13 March 2012, 8:06 GMT
Bids for planned rehabilitation of Algerian city wastewater network to be submitted by June -
Developers respond to Saudi Aramco power and steam enquiry
12 March 2012, 13:28 GMT
Aramco plans to select qualified applicants by 22 April -
Saudi Arabia launches tender for Rabigh 2 independent power project
12 March 2012, 7:50 GMT
Expressions of interest to be submitted by 21 March -
Kuwait to tender waste-to-energy plant
11 March 2012, 12:09 GMT
Advisers and developers to be invited to express interest in the waste-to-energy scheme in April -
Lebanon invites bids for water supply project
11 March 2012, 5:29 GMT
Bids to build water project to be submitted by 10 April -
Power demand in Kuwait to almost double by 2020
7 March 2012, 9:59 GMT
Kuwait plans to build power and water generating capacity to meet rising demand -
Kuwait to invite bids for power plants
7 March 2012, 9:10 GMT
Tenders will be issued in March for 450MW power plant at Subiya -
Kuwait unveils independent water and power project plans
7 March 2012, 9:10 GMT
Independent water and power projects will be tendered to help Kuwait meet rising demand -
Qatar looks abroad for power and water opportunities
6 March 2012, 11:09 GMT
Acquisitions and organic growth opportunities outside of Qatar targeted by QEWC -
Hassyan IPP preferred bidder soon to be announced
6 March 2012, 7:57 GMT
Marubeni-led consortium submitted the lowest bid for the project in December 2011 -
Adnoc requirements and exports to drive electricity demand in Abu Dhabi
6 March 2012, 7:47 GMT
About 6,500MW additional capacity required by 2015 -
Oman prequalifies seven groups for independent water project
6 March 2012, 7:26 GMT
Request for proposals issued to qualified companies -
Mass Holding targets carbon credits for power plant conversions
5 March 2012, 12:07 GMT
Developer hopes to secure about $10m per year from converting its Erbil independent power project -
Power generation a top priority in Iraq
Iraq Projects
While the Electricity Ministry plans a huge increase in capacity and conversion of plants to combined-cycle technology, growing demand may force it to rely on power imports in the short term -
Morocco extends deadline for wind farm programme
4 March 2012, 9:28 GMT
Developers to submit request for qualifications by 9 March -
Iraq’s cabinet approves power plant award
4 March 2012, 9:26 GMT
Iraqi power plant will comprise six turbines and have a capacity of 1,014MW -
Mitsui and EDF bid low for Moroccan wind farm
4 March 2012, 9:04 GMT
Three groups submitted bids to build the 150MW wind farm -
Qatar selects Hyder for reservoirs programme
1 March 2012, 12:47 GMT
Kahramaa plans to select contractors within 12 months -
Saudi Aramco invites developers for power and steam projects
1 March 2012, 11:26 GMT
Developers to respond to request for qualification by 11 March for Aramco’s Eastern Province schemes -
Ombudsman to investigate claims of abuse by Bahrain police
1 March 2012, 8:37 GMT
Government sets up independent body as recommended by Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry -
Islamists win landslide victory in Egypt’s Shura Council elections
1 March 2012, 7:28 GMT
Low turnout for Shura Council elections -
Arab Fund selects consultants for electricity and gas trading plan
28 February 2012, 4:55 GMT
CESI and Ramboll to conduct study into power and gas trading arrangements between Arab states -
Cairo looks to avert economic collapse
Issue 9 2-8 March 2012
A looming balance of payments crisis is set to test post-revolutionary Egypt’s mettle -
Morocco invites bids for water treatment plant
27 February 2012, 12:46 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 2 May -
Dubai signs agreement for carbon reduction initiative
27 February 2012, 11:48 GMT
Emirate will calculate current carbon footprint before setting target for reducing carbon dioxide emissions -
Rising power demand in Middle East puts focus on energy saving
23 February 2012, 7:40 GMT
Energy saving measures could save the Middle East 25,400 kilotonnes of oil equivalent in fuel by 2030 -
Consultant selected for Dubai solar project
23 February 2012, 6:06 GMT
Dewa opts for fourth cheapest bid for solar power consultancy contract -
Kuwait selects preferred bidder for private water and power project
23 February 2012, 6:03 GMT
Group comprising IP-GDF Suez, Sumitomo and AH Sagar & Brothers named preferred bidder for Kuwait’s first IWPP -
Morocco invites bids for water treatment plant
22 February 2012, 9:28 GMT
Contractors to submit bids by 9 May -
Kuwait selects solar project contractor
20 February 2012, 10:51 GMT
Bader al-Mulla & Bros Company submitted a bid of KD1.28m in September 2011 -
Consultants invited for Egypt renewable energy study
19 February 2012, 13:05 GMT
Expressions of interest to be submitted by 29 February -
Qatar plans moderate capacity building in power sector
16 February 2012, 13:21 GMT
Kahramaa expects to spend about QR47.6bn on power and water projects between 2012 and 2020 -
Al-Ain wastewater management contract awarded
16 February 2012, 12:33 GMT
Contract covers the management of sewers, wastewater pumping stations and wastewater treatment plants across Al-Ain -
Dubai to retender waste-to-energy project
16 February 2012, 12:25 GMT
Project likely to have a capacity of 2,000-3,000 tonnes per day -
Obama proposes $1.3bn spend for Egypt
15 February 2012, 12:35 GMT
US plans to maintain support for Egypt in spite of crackdown on non-governmental organisations -
Morocco selects advisers for 850MW wind farm programme
14 February 2012, 7:19 GMT
HSBC, Baker & McKenzie and Garrad Hassan will advise Office National de l’Electricite on five wind farm projects -
Jeddah power plant bid deadline extended
13 February 2012, 10:46 GMT
Contractors to submit technical bids for Jeddah South power plant by 17 March -
Power transmission rehabilitation project planned for Gaza
12 February 2012, 13:14 GMT
Project to cost around $16m -
Qatar Electricity and Water Company buys stake in Jordan power plant
9 February 2012, 9:58 GMT
Amman East was Jordan’s first independent power project -
Qatar IWPP to be tendered in 2014-2015
8 February 2012, 11:24 GMT
Qatar aims to boost power and water capacity through to 2020 -
Qatar records 8.8 per cent peak power demand growth in 2011
8 February 2012, 11:18 GMT
Country benefits from wide margin between supply and demand -
Qatar to tender major power transmission packages
8 February 2012, 11:07 GMT
Packages likely to be worth around QR3bn in total -
Dow to build waste and wastewater facility in Basra
8 February 2012, 11:06 GMT
Plant will cost around $100m to construct -
Kuwait invites advisers for second IWPP
8 February 2012, 10:51 GMT
Consultants to submit expressions of interest by 1 March -
Iraq set to tender contracts for independent power projects
7 February 2012, 12:34 GMT
Likely to be two or three power plants with a capacity of 200-300MW each, says government official -
Prequalification documents submitted for Iraq power plant
7 February 2012, 11:30 GMT
Around $27bn to be spent on adding 13GW of new power generating capacity by 2017 -
Saudi Arabia to tender power plant for Jizan
7 February 2012, 11:21 GMT
Engineering, procurement and construction contract to be awarded by end-2012 -
US reacts as Egyptian military council targets NGOs
7 February 2012, 10:51 GMT
US threatens to pull aid over SCAF’s targeting of NGO workers -
Jordan invites project management bids for wastewater plant
6 February 2012, 6:54 GMT
Expansion project will increase capacity of the As-Samra plant -
BP winds up solar power operations
5 February 2012, 13:19 GMT
BP will continue to participate in wind and biofuel projects -
Sumitomo and IP-GDF-Suez bid low for Kuwait IWPP
5 February 2012, 12:46 GMT
Mitsui-led bid disqualified at commercial bid opening -
Oman releases three Sohar activists
2 February 2012, 13:00 GMT
Activists imprisoned for six months for taking part in unrest -
Kuwait rejects Acwa-led bid for Al-Zour North IWPP
2 February 2012, 11:25 GMT
Remaining four commercial bids for the private water and power plant to be opened on 5 February -
Football riot leaves 74 dead in Egypt
2 February 2012, 9:24 GMT
Supreme Council of the Armed Forces announces three-day mourning -
Developer applies for permit to build Tunisia’s largest solar project
2 February 2012, 8:23 GMT
TuNur solar power project will have a capacity of 2,000MW -
Qatar records 8.8 per cent peak power demand growth in 2011
February 2012 Online Content
Country benefits from wide margin between supply and demand -
Egypt’s Shura Council elections draws low turnout
31 January 2012, 13:11 GMT
Second round of elections to take place in February -
Contractors submit bids for Oman water pipeline
31 January 2012, 7:00 GMT
Five companies submit bids for water pipeline to connect Ghubrah independent water project -
Jeddah wastewater treatment plant in qualification stage
30 January 2012, 13:24 GMT
Wastewater treatment plant will also generate power -
Saudi Arabia awards contract for two power plants
30 January 2012, 13:07 GMT
National Contracting Company wins SR480m contract -
Jordan in talks with first-ranked IPP bidders
26 January 2012, 11:25 GMT
Nepco may opt for power plant expansion, greenfield project or both -
Kuwait to expand two power plants
26 January 2012, 9:52 GMT
Contracts to extend Al-Zour South and Subiya power plants to be tendered -
Local firm bids low for Dubai solar consultancy
25 January 2012, 12:34 GMT
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is evaluating bids -
UAE’s first independent wastewater treatment plant opens
25 January 2012, 7:03 GMT
Al-Saad and Al-Wathba sewage treatment plants to have combined capacity of 437,000 cubic metres a day -
Baghdad selects Enka to build Najebia power plant
23 January 2012, 13:05 GMT
Najebia engineering, procurement and construction contract is worth $236m -
Instrata buys stake in Salalah water and power project
23 January 2012, 8:51 GMT
Construction of Salalah independent water and power project to be completed by April -
Islamists win landslide victory
Issue 4 27 January-2 February 2012
Solving Egypt’s economic woes and reassuring investors will be top priority for the country’s newly elected members of parliament over the coming months -
Abu Dhabi to tender carbon capture and storage contracts
22 January 2012, 13:25 GMT
Planned facility to capture nearly 800,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide-rich gas a year from steel complex -
Libya waives 2011 electricity charges
22 January 2012, 12:57 GMT
Waiver only applicable to domestic electricity use, not business and commercial use -
Egypt invites consultants for barrage rehabilitation
22 January 2012, 9:51 GMT
Expressions of interest to be submitted by 20 February -
Abu Dhabi still to make power and water plant decision
22 January 2012, 9:26 GMT
Adnoc will use most of the power capacity produced by new project -
Low turnout for final stage of Egypt elections
19 January 2012, 12:55 GMT
Mohamed ElBaradei pulls out of presidential race -
Morocco to make progress on wind farm programme in 2012
19 January 2012, 12:51 GMT
Three bids in for first wind farm in programme and qualification process launched for five more projects -
IMF concludes initial talks with Egypt for loan
19 January 2012, 12:43 GMT
Meetings held with military council and Muslim Brotherhood for bailout loan -
Solar power overtakes oil-fired generation in cost-effectiveness
19 January 2012, 12:19 GMT
Renewable energy has traditionally been viewed as a more expensive alternative -
Ashghal appoints MWH Global for water masterplan
19 January 2012, 10:53 GMT
Masterplan to be completed within two years -
Dubai increases power and water capacity
19 January 2012, 10:17 GMT
Power capacity up by 18.4 per cent and water capacity up by 21.1 per cent -
Egypt to invite bids for PPP wastewater project
19 January 2012, 5:35 GMT
The PPP Central Unit prequalified companies to build treatment plant at Abu Rawash -
Taqa targets first quarter signing for Morocco power plant financing
18 January 2012, 13:17 GMT
Construction work has already begun on expansion project -
Iran unveils waste-to-energy schemes
18 January 2012, 9:34 GMT
Projects will process 1,400 tonnes of waste a day -
Siemens and Masdar partner for solar panel coating research
18 January 2012, 9:06 GMT
Research to focus on adverse effect of sand and dust on solar panels -
Masdar and Japan partner for renewable energy acquisitions
18 January 2012, 6:00 GMT
Memorandum of understanding for renewable energy investment partnership signed in Abu Dhabi -
Leaders call for investment in sustainable energy
17 January 2012, 12:49 GMT
Head of Masdar and Chinese Premier urge countries to invest in clean energy despite tough economic climate -
Kuwait extends bid deadline for maintenance of power plant
15 January 2012, 9:57 GMT
Bidders now have until 6 March to submit offers -
Dubai unveils 1,000MW solar park plan
12 January 2012, 14:10 GMT
The entire programme is expected to cost about $3.5bn -
Saudi Arabia to tender water operation and maintenance contracts
12 January 2012, 12:54 GMT
National Water Company will start tendering water operations and maintenance contracts in first quarter -
Egypt to launch recycling/waste-to-energy tender
12 January 2012, 12:53 GMT
Energy projects may use anaerobic, combustion or gasification technology -
Marafiq forms joint venture with Saur
12 January 2012, 12:52 GMT
Joint venture will operate three desalination plants and other assets -
Kuwait may reject two bids for Al-Zour North IWPP
12 January 2012, 12:19 GMT
Independent water and power project will have a capacity of 1,500MW of power and 102-107 million g/d -
South Sudan accuses Sudan of blocking oil exports
12 January 2012, 9:56 GMT
Countries disagree on fee for oil transportation -
Egypt to resume IMF loan talks
12 January 2012, 7:21 GMT
Egypt turned down IMF loan in June 2011 -
The cost of Dubai’s solar power plans
11 January 2012, 8:15 GMT
Dubai aims to generate 5 per cent of its power from renewable resources by 2030 -
Approval granted for Kuwait wastewater plant expansion
10 January 2012, 13:54 GMT
Kuwait’s largest wastewater treatment plant to be expanded -
Masdar to sign renewable energy agreement with Scotland
10 January 2012, 12:29 GMT
Abu Dhabi and Scotland will share renewable energy knowledge -
Oman may use call-off contract advisers for IPP
10 January 2012, 9:08 GMT
Salalah IPP will have a capacity of 300MW -
Doha shifts focus to water security
Issue 2 13-19 January 2012
Qatar’s efficiency in delivering power generating capacity means it can turn its attention to rebuilding water reserves. The programme will offer opportunities for the private sector -
Egypt in final stage of People’s Assembly elections
5 January 2012, 8:50 GMT
Military council says Shura Council elections will be concluded ahead of schedule -
Consultancy bids in for Dubai solar project
5 January 2012, 8:49 GMT
Dubai’s first solar power project will have a capacity of 10MW -
Clashes continue in Syria despite Arab League presence
5 January 2012, 8:31 GMT
Pact between opposition groups in jeopardy -
Kuwait launches tender for wastewater treatment plant
4 January 2012, 11:37 GMT
Expressions of interest to be submitted by 15 March -
Yemen to tender wind farm in 2012
4 January 2012, 11:12 GMT
Electricity and Energy Ministry to tender clean energy project despite civil unrest -
Enka to convert Kurdistan power project to combined cycle
27 December 2011, 5:40 GMT
Conversion project will add 500MW additional power generating capacity -
Iraq to tender one scaled-down independent power project
22 December 2011, 10:17 GMT
Electricity Ministry to tender individual power plant to test private-power model -
Dubai selects company to treat landfill gas
21 December 2011, 8:27 GMT
Green Energy Solutions will capture and burn gas from Al-Ghusais landfill site -
Bid deadline extended for Jordan power plant conversion
20 December 2011, 13:05 GMT
Winning bidder will convert third phase of power plant from simple to combined cycle technology -
Rabigh IPP to be tendered in 2012
20 December 2011, 11:04 GMT
Project to be commissioned by 2017 -
Dubai delays bid deadline for substation
20 December 2011, 9:54 GMT
Substation will serve Hassyan 1 independent power project -
Improving sanitation services in Saudi Arabia
Issue 51 23-29 December 2011
Following the disastrous 2009 floods, the National Water Company has increased investment in its wastewater systems and enlisted the help of private firms. Its efforts are now starting to pay off -
Alstom wins Iraq power plant contract
13 December 2011, 10:37 GMT
Deal for 728MW power plant is worth about €400m -
Bids in for Kuwait transmission project
13 December 2011, 10:37 GMT
Retender draws three bids for Kuwait transformer station contract -
Japan's Marubeni bids low for Hassyan independent power project
12 December 2011, 11:15 GMT
Japanese-led consortium low bidder for Dubai’s first 1,500MW private power plant -
Contractors submit qualifications for Jordan solar project
12 December 2011, 10:48 GMT
Request for qualification draws 21 responses -
Consolidated Contractors Company bids low for Oman wastewater contract
11 December 2011, 12:30 GMT
Arabtec and United Gulf Construction Company are other bidders in Oman sewer network deal -
Companies submit for Oman water project qualification
11 December 2011, 12:24 GMT
Companies responding to request for qualification number 15 -
Saudi Arabia awards $300m turbine contract
8 December 2011, 13:52 GMT
Turbines from GE will expand six existing power plants -
Iraq should consider housing PPPs says lawyer
7 December 2011, 6:57 GMT
Bahrain’s affordable housing project could provide the blueprint -
Iraq has potential, but hurdles remain
6 December 2011, 13:26 GMT
Iraq’s nominal GDP set to double in the next four years -
Iraq to tender transport consultancy contracts
6 December 2011, 9:23 GMT
Bids to be invited in the first quarter of 2012 -
Iraq plans high-speed rail network
6 December 2011, 9:22 GMT
Programme will cost nearly $32bn to develop -
Iraq’s ports need to be improved
5 December 2011, 13:27 GMT
Ports inefficient and under developed to handle rising traffic -
Iraq to spend $5.7bn on roads and bridges by 2015
5 December 2011, 11:24 GMT
Iraq transport masterplan and road asset management study to be carried out in 2012 -
Egypt elections: Reportage
Issue 49 9-15 December 2011
Egypt’s first elections since the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak involve three phases. Here we outline the first phase of voting from Cairo -
Egyptians vote for change
Issue 49 9-15 December 2011
The Islamist alliance needs to prove itself capable of solving the country’s financial troubles to appease the demands of its people -
Iraq plans three-year infrastructure spending strategy
Issue 49 9-15 December 2011
Billions of dollars expected to be invested in Iraqi infrastructure schemes across the board -
Qatar selects consultant for wastewater programme
Issue 49 9-15 December 2011
The US’ CH2M Hill to manage major wastewater plan -
Iraq needs 2.5 million new housing units by 2016
December 2011 Online Content
Iraq’s population is growing by 2.3 per cent per year -
Peaceful elections prompt Egyptian stock rally
30 November 2011, 11:10 GMT
EGX5.8 index up 5.8 per cent while EGX100 index up 5 per cent on closing -
Second day of voting closes in Egypt
30 November 2011, 10:48 GMT
Relatively low number of voting violations, but some complaints of unfair practices reported -
Egyptians turn out to vote
29 November 2011, 14:13 GMT
Residents of Cairo and Alexandria vote while protesters continue to occupy Tahrir Square -
Egypt gets ready to vote
28 November 2011, 5:38 GMT
Cairo and Alexandria citizens eligible to vote, but many intend to abstain -
Embracing private participation
MEED Yearbook 2012
Most Middle East states are looking to the private sector to meet increasing demand for utilities -
Morocco invites commercial bids for solar project
Issue 48 2-8 December 2011
Developers to submit commercial bids by 31 December -
Jeddah wastewater treatment plant to generate power
21 November 2011, 12:37 GMT
Project will be the kingdom’s second combined wastewater treatment and power generation plant -
Saudi Arabia to launch SR8bn sewage programme for Jeddah
21 November 2011, 12:37 GMT
Programme will improve coverage of wastewater services from 22 to 72 per cent of Jeddah -
Saudi Arabia to tender sewage effluent consultancy contracts
21 November 2011, 12:36 GMT
NWC to tender TSE SPV contracts for Riyadh in 2012-2014 -
Abu Dhabi to spend $1.6bn on wastewater projects in 2012
21 November 2011, 11:59 GMT
More than one-third of 2012 budget will be spent on Step tunnels scheme -
National Water Company unveils SR249bn spending plan
21 November 2011, 11:55 GMT
Saudi Arabia to spend SR249bn on water and wastewater capacity building and operation to 2020 -
Saudi Arabia abandons water management contracts
21 November 2011, 11:55 GMT
Operation and maintenance/concession hybrid contracts to be awarded instead -
Finance still available for wastewater projects
21 November 2011, 11:39 GMT
Banks and export credit agencies still have appetite for wastewater projects -
Busy year ahead for power and water developers
Issue 47 25 November-1 December 2011
With Dubai and Kuwait set to award their first privately developed power and water projects, and Iraq looking to launch a series of schemes, 2012 is set to be a busy period for developers -
Financing agreements signed for Sur IPP
Issue 47 25 November-1 December 2011
Sponsors sign $1.244bn debt commitments for Omani power project -
Interview: Shankar Krishnamoorthy, Middle East head of International Power-GDF Suez
Issue 47 25 November-1 December 2011
The Middle East head of International Power-GDF Suez, Shankar Krishnamoorthy explains the benefits and disadvantages that the new entity faces due to its size -
Morocco invites bids for coal-fired power plant
Issue 47 25 November-1 December 2011
Existing 165MW plant to be expanded to 515MW -
Ramping up power capacity in Morocco
Issue 47 25 November-1 December 2011
To keep pace with electricity demand growth, Rabat has launched an extensive capacity-building programme. Renewable projects are a major element in this -
Saudi Arabia prioritises wastewater projects
Issue 47 25 November-1 December 2011
Water company plans to spend $66.4bn over eight years -
Clashes leave two dead and hundreds injured in Cairo
20 November 2011, 12:54 GMT
Violence breaks out in Cairo one week before first round of parliamentary elections -
Saudi Arabia and South Korea sign nuclear agreement
20 November 2011, 12:53 GMT
Nuclear agreement forms the basis for scientific, technological and economic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and South Korea -
UK's Atkins to advise on Abu Dhabi nuclear project
17 November 2011, 13:33 GMT
Consultancy firm will advise lenders on the deal -
Syrian army defectors attack military bases
16 November 2011, 11:50 GMT
Free Syrian Army target air force intelligence station at Harasta -
Abu Dhabi power generation to exceed 10GW in 2012
16 November 2011, 11:13 GMT
Emirate’s electricity demand is growing faster than China’s -
Oman extends deadline for desalination project again
16 November 2011, 11:13 GMT
Developers to respond to request for qualification by 28 November -
Saudi Arabia tenders sewage treatment plant
16 November 2011, 9:10 GMT
Contractors to submit statements of qualification by 26 November -
Bids in for Fujairah desalination plant
15 November 2011, 9:30 GMT
Spain’s Abeima bids low for desalination contract -
Dubai invites consultancy bids for solar project
14 November 2011, 11:26 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 30 November -
Oman extends deadline for desalination project
10 November 2011, 6:17 GMT
Developers to respond to request for qualification by 14 November -
Alstom set to win Iraq power plant contract
9 November 2011, 10:53 GMT
French ministry says contract worth €550m -
Jordan to award renewables advisory to Fichtner
3 November 2011, 12:30 GMT
Award likely to be made soon after Eid -
Kuwait prime minister may face vote of no confidence
3 November 2011, 6:51 GMT
Group of MPs appear to have secured sufficient support for vote against prime minister -
Abu Dhabi: Moving to address rising power demand
Abu Dhabi Projects
To date, Abu Dhabi has managed to supply power and water to its citizens as well as export to other emirates. A looming gas shortage is now forcing the emirate explore alternative power sources -
Renewable energy could have saved Kuwait $3.9bn in fuel costs
1 November 2011, 11:43 GMT
Kuwait Institute Scientific Research to develop 70MW multi-technology renewable energy complex -
Kuwait focuses on human resources in petroleum sector
1 November 2011, 10:51 GMT
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation plans to increase employment by 30 per cent by 2030 -
Kuwait to tender power plant expansion contracts
1 November 2011, 6:37 GMT
Tenders to be launched in 2012 -
Iraq considers relaunching private power programme
Issue 44 4-10 November 2011
Tenders for a 3,250MW independent power project programme may be launched -
Jordan receives independent power project bids
Issue 44 4-10 November 2011
Bids submitted for a new private power schemes and to extend existing projects in Jordan -
Kuwait disbands nuclear body
Issue 44 4-10 November 2011
Nuclear power programme cancelled -
Kuwait plans renewable energy complex
Issue 44 4-10 November 2011
Complex to include wind and solar power facilities -
Mass Holding
Issue 44 4-10 November 2011
The Jordan-based holding company plans to increase capacity at its three Kurdistan power plants -
Mass Holding: MEED Assessment
Issue 44 4-10 November 2011
Mass Holding has experienced immense growth since it was founded 17 years ago -
Nuclear plans stall after Japan nuclear disaster
Issue 44 4-10 November 2011
Projects already under way will continue, while other plans stall -
Saudi Arabia invites bids for power transmission project
Issue 44 4-10 November 2011
Contractors to submit bids for substation and power transmission line packages -
Iran: Engine generator part
27 October 2011, 9:47 GMT
Supply of parts for Hyundai diesel engine generator -
Iran: Reactor parts
27 October 2011, 9:47 GMT
Supply of parts for Groupe Carbone Lorraine HCL reactor -
Iran: Gear unit parts
27 October 2011, 9:46 GMT
Supply of parts for gear unit -
Iran: Centrifugal pump part
27 October 2011, 8:22 GMT
Supply of parts for flow-serve centrifugal pump -
Morocco invites technical advisers for solar project
25 October 2011, 11:06 GMT
Consultant will provide technical assistance for a concentrated solar power tower scheme -
Kuwait: Media Campaign
24 October 2011, 13:54 GMT
Media campaign for Islamic Culture Department -
Bid deadline extended for Fujairah desalination project
24 October 2011, 13:47 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 14 November -
Southern External Roads Department Building
24 October 2011, 13:46 GMT
Completion and maintenance of Southern External Roads Department Building -
Oman power company IPO oversubscribed
24 October 2011, 7:39 GMT
Country’s largest power company lists on Muscat Securities Market -
Firms submit bids for Egypt PPP hospitals
Issue 43 28 October-3 November 2011
Two groups submit bids for hospital PPPs in Alexandria -
Morocco concludes technical evaluation of solar bids
Issue 43 28 October-3 November 2011
Masen to invite financial bids and award contract by December -
Kuwait: Department Building
23 October 2011, 13:26 GMT
Construction and maintenance of Northern External Roads Department building -
Kuwait: Pressure Testing Device
23 October 2011, 13:20 GMT
Supply, installation and operation of pressure testing device -
Saudi Arabia awards $1.25bn power plant contract
23 October 2011, 10:39 GMT
Daelim will build Shuaiba 2 power plant -
Kuwait retenders power transmission contract
23 October 2011, 8:40 GMT
Transformer station will now serve only phase one of Al-Zour IWPP -
German firm bids for Tubli advisory contract
19 October 2011, 12:53 GMT
German company bids for advisory role on Bahraini wastewater project -
Enec seeks approval for UAE nuclear plant construction
18 October 2011, 13:24 GMT
Abu Dhabi nuclear project currently in financing -
Oman elects three activists to sit on Shura Council
18 October 2011, 8:34 GMT
Turnout up dramatically on 2007 election -
Jordan extends deadline for combined cycle conversion project
Issue 42 21-27 October 2011
Conversion of simple cycle power plant to combined cycle will add 140MW capacity -
Private participation rises in Oman's power sector
Issue 42 21-27 October 2011
Private companies have invested $6.7bn in Oman’s power sector -
Saudi Arabia awards $1.43bn power plant contract
17 October 2011, 14:19 GMT
The local Arabian Bemco selected to convert PP10 power plant to combined cycle technology -
Mass Holding to expand Kurdistan independent power projects
16 October 2011, 14:42 GMT
Expansion project and combined cycle conversions to add 1,500MW capacity -
Qatar invites consultants for sewerage project
16 October 2011, 9:48 GMT
Companies to respond to request for qualification by 21 November -
Qatar invites bids for sewers contract
12 October 2011, 12:26 GMT
Contract is first of three for Al-Khor sewage network expansion scheme -
Oman Oil in talks for Musandam independent power project
12 October 2011, 10:16 GMT
Project will supply power to gas conditioning facility and Musandam residents -
Oman unveils plans for two new independent water projects
12 October 2011, 9:49 GMT
Desalination plants will be built at Quriyat and Suwayq -
Oman’s first energy-efficient office building under construction
11 October 2011, 13:40 GMT
Oman’s first green building will use insulation, solar panels and district cooling technology -
Duqm power and water study nears completion
11 October 2011, 12:41 GMT
Tenders for private project to be issued in third quarter of next year -
Oman focuses on ICT sector growth
10 October 2011, 13:20 GMT
Internet network coverage in Oman is expanding -
Oman to develop private-sector partnerships
10 October 2011, 13:18 GMT
Private-sector investment and expertise to benefit Oman -
Central bank says sultanate’s banks are highly liquid
10 October 2011, 11:02 GMT
Limited exposure to risky assets and distressed institutions minimised impact of economic crisis -
Mapna Group
Issue 41 14-20 October 2011
The Iranian conglomerate’s success in its home market will be put to test as it expands overseas -
Mapna: MEED assessment
Issue 41 14-20 October 2011
The company’s biggest challenge is with its expansion into foreign markets -
Oman to seek advisers for independent power project
Issue 41 14-20 October 2011
Tender to build the project to be launched in 2012 -
Private support takes backseat for water desalinaion projects
Issue 41 14-20 October 2011
Riyadh’s plans to encourage private sector participation in developing water desalination capacity has suffered major setbacks -
Contractors invited to qualify for Jordanian wastewater project
6 October 2011, 13:35 GMT
Karak wastewater treatment project to have a capacity of 8,000 cubic metres a day -
Masdar company inaugurates Spanish solar project
6 October 2011, 13:22 GMT
Similar project may be built in Abu Dhabi -
Expressions of interest in for Kurdistan independent power projects
Issue 40 7-13 October 2011
About 50 responses submitted to build several independent power projects -
Yanbu power project overcomes delays
Issue 40 7-13 October 2011
Expansion of Yanbu power and water complex finally moves forward after years of delay -
Lebanon invites consultants for water project
28 September 2011, 15:04 GMT
Expressions of interest due by 20 October -
Banks offer $200m for Dubai independent power project
Issue 39 30 September-6 October 2011
Funding offered to reassure bidders on Dubai’s first IPP -
Bids in for Riyadh power project
Issue 39 30 September-6 October 2011
Five bids submitted for the engineering, procurement and construction contract -
Egypt awards contracts for two power projects
Issue 39 30 September-6 October 2011
Power projects at Giza North and Banha are due to come online in 2013 -
Egypt invites consultants for solar project study
Issue 39 30 September-6 October 2011
Expressions of interest to be submitted by 9 October -
Five bids expected for Kuwait's first IWPP
Issue 39 30 September-6 October 2011
Preferred bidder due to be named in November -
Meeting renewable energy targets will be crucial
Issue 39 30 September-6 October 2011
Specific regulatory frameworks need to be in place to accomplish clean energy goals -
Dubai extends bid deadline for independent power project
22 September 2011, 13:58 GMT
Developers to submit bids by 12 December -
SEC signs project agreements for Qurayyah power project
22 September 2011, 10:28 GMT
Financing expected to close in October -
Mass Global awards power plant service contract to GE
21 September 2011, 8:38 GMT
GE will maintain three plants in Iraqi Kurdistan for 12 years -
Jordan assesses renewable energy proposals
21 September 2011, 7:47 GMT
Expressions of interest submitted under direct proposals initiative -
Kurdistan postpones deadline for IPP expressions of interest
20 September 2011, 7:08 GMT
Developers have until 1 October to respond -
Algeria invites bids for power plant
19 September 2011, 12:48 GMT
Companies to submit bids by 14 November -
Bahrain wastewater project reaches financial close
Issue 38 23-29 September 2011
After several months of delay Muharraq wastewater project finally reaches financial close -
Samsung C&T to build Emal captive power plant
Issue 38 23-29 September 2011
South Korean company will build 1,023MW power project to serve enlarged aluminium smelter -
Qatar invites bids for sewer network project
18 September 2011, 13:08 GMT
Bids for 18km sewer network due by 1 November -
Riyadh opens Shuaiba power plant bids
Issue 37 16-22 September 2011
South Korea’s Daelim bids low for power plant contract -
Kuwait receives bids for solar project
12 September 2011, 13:49 GMT
Al-Amer bids low for rooftop solar project -
Oman issues request for qualification for desalination project
12 September 2011, 13:13 GMT
Reverse osmosis plant will be developed as an independent water project -
Wartsila to build UAE power plant
12 September 2011, 12:20 GMT
Ras al-Khaimah facility will have a capacity of 39MW -
Orascom wins Egyptian power plant civil works contract
7 September 2011, 13:00 GMT
Work forms part of Giza North power project -
Mott MacDonald wins climate change consultancy contract
7 September 2011, 11:51 GMT
Climate change study will look at impact on Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden areas -
Bahrain tackles sewage crisis
Issue 36 9-15 September 2011
Insufficient planning and construction have strained Bahrain’s wastewater system, but the new public-private Muharraq plant will help address the problem -
Wastewater treatment schemes move ahead in the Middle East
Issue 36 9-15 September 2011
Middle East governments have realised that wastewater projects cannot be put on hold and many are bringing in private partners to deliver their plans -
Oman receives bids for wastewater pipeline contract
5 September 2011, 13:55 GMT
Bids invited for wastewater treatment plant -
Iran nuclear plant connects to the grid
5 September 2011, 11:51 GMT
Iran atomic power plant to be fully commissioned by end of 2011 -
Doha issues sewerage tender
4 September 2011, 12:05 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 18 October -
Combined cycle gas-fired power plants are the cheapest option
Issue 35 2-8 September 2011
Long term predictions depend on future gas prices -
Contractors submit bids for Abu Dhabi's Noor 1 solar plant
Issue 35 2-8 September 2011
Half of the project must use solar panels that are manufactured by Masdar -
Tunisia prequalifies developers for independent power project
Issue 35 2-8 September 2011
Project will include renewable power component -
Kuwait power and water project to be IPP
25 August 2011, 12:24 GMT
The Khirran South power and water scheme will be developed as private power project -
Technical bids in for Morocco solar project
23 August 2011, 11:23 GMT
Financial bids to be submitted in October to build a 125MW solar project at Ouarzazate -
Acwa Power completes stake purchase in Jordan electricity company
23 August 2011, 11:22 GMT
Company also sells minority stake in Enara to International Finance Corporation -
Jordan wind farm developer to be selected by end of 2011
23 August 2011, 6:30 GMT
Amman plans to build a wind farm at Fujeij using independent power project model -
Kuwait aims to make blackouts a thing of the past
Issue 34 26 August-1 September 2011
New construction and industrial projects could tip the balance between supply and demand -
Power reform plan in Lebanon awaits approval
Issue 34 26 August-1 September 2011
The Lebanese government has identified solutions for its power issues, but the next challenge lies in securing funds and backers for its schemes -
Financial bids in for Jordan nuclear project
18 August 2011, 6:43 GMT
Developer to be selected by the end of 2011 -
Expressions of interest in for Jordan renewable projects
17 August 2011, 12:41 GMT
Tender draws more than 60 responses -
Bid deadline extended for Shuaiba 2 power plant
15 August 2011, 11:32 GMT
Power plant will have a capacity of 1,440MW -
Riyadh in talks with Acwa Power for Qurrayah 2 IPP
Issue 33 19-25 August 2011
Saudi Electricity Company mulls power plant award through direct negotiation instead of tender -
Tehran reforms electricity sector
Issue 33 19-25 August 2011
Faced with high power losses and increasing demand, the Energy Minister is racing to renovate its power sector. But difficulties in securing financing stand in its way -
Bids in for PP10 combined cycle power plant conversion
14 August 2011, 12:06 GMT
Arabian Bemco bids low for Saudi Arabia power plant contract -
Iran invites bids for wind farms
11 August 2011, 14:31 GMT
Initial wind programme to have a capacity of 500MW -
Iraqi prime minister sacks electricity minister
11 August 2011, 9:11 GMT
Final decision on dismissal down to parliamentary vote -
Marafiq selects Doosan for Yanbu desalination plant
10 August 2011, 12:14 GMT
Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction to build two distillation units -
West Damietta power project no longer IPP
10 August 2011, 12:13 GMT
Egypt to tender engineering, procurement and construction contract for project -
Kuwait grants further extension for solar bids
9 August 2011, 12:26 GMT
Companies to submit proposals by 4 September -
Oman selects Halcrow to oversee water management
9 August 2011, 7:55 GMT
Public Authority for Electricity and Water awards $852,000 contract -
Financing sought for Saudi Aramco power plant extensions
Issue 32 12-18 August 2011
Saudi Aramco to invite bids for three new power plants in fourth quarter -
Dubai-based firm win Umm al-Quwain water pipes contract
7 August 2011, 10:58 GMT
Belhasa Projects will build water transmission network in Umm al-Quwain -
Oman: Substations
4 August 2011, 12:03 GMT
Installation and upgrade of substations -
Oman: Wastewater treatment plant
4 August 2011, 11:22 GMT
Design, build, operation and maintenance of Al-Amerat wastewater treatment plant -
Oman: Electricity supply
4 August 2011, 11:21 GMT
Engineering, procurement and construction works for supplying electricity to Harf Resorts in Khasab at Musandam Governorate -
Oman: Water supply extension
4 August 2011, 11:21 GMT
Extension of Al-Masarrat water supply system -
Morocco extends bid deadline for solar project
2 August 2011, 11:34 GMT
Bid deadline moved to on or after 15 August -
Algeria invites bids for two power plants
2 August 2011, 9:24 GMT
Contractors to submit bids by 5 September -
Bids in for Jordan's independent power project
Issue 31 5-11 August 2011
Three groups submit proposals -
Muharraq sewage treatment plant set for financial close
Issue 31 5-11 August 2011
The Export-Import Bank of Korea and three commercial banks commit to Bahrain project financing -
Saudi Arabia to launch employment programme
Issue 31 5-11 August 2011
Kingdom to use results-based employment agencies and open job centres -
Iraq: Power rehabilitation project consultant
31 July 2011, 9:18 GMT
Consultant will advise on upgrading power plants in Iraq -
Kuwait extends solar project bid deadline again
27 July 2011, 13:28 GMT
Companies to submit proposals by 9 August -
Banks line up for Qurrayah IPP
27 July 2011, 13:17 GMT
Saudi Electricity Company received six bids to develop independent power project -
Bids invited for Fujairah desalination project
26 July 2011, 13:15 GMT
Contractors have until 17 October to submit bids -
Bids in for Yanbu 3 desalination plant
26 July 2011, 13:14 GMT
Fisia Italimpianti bids low for contract -
Kurdistan launches tenders for 6GW of independent power projects
Issue 30 29 July-4 August
Kurdistan presses ahead with IPP programme while Baghdad abandons its private power scheme -
Power capacity additions move forward for Oman
Issue 30 29 July-4 August
Assisted by an easing in the rate of demand growth for power, Oman is taking steps to remedy its failure to bring sufficient new generation capacity online in recent years -
Qatar seeks consultants for $2bn reservoir programme
Issue 30 29 July-4 August
First water reservoir to be tendered in mid-2012 -
Tunisia: African water projects investment consultant
25 July 2011, 10:06 GMT
Advise African Development Bank on securing donor finance for water projects in Africa -
Jordan: Wastewater network
25 July 2011, 10:05 GMT
Expand and reinforce the sewer network at Zarqa Governorate -
Bids in for Jordan wind farm
24 July 2011, 13:38 GMT
Tender draws four offers from developers -
Algeria tenders solar project
24 July 2011, 7:32 GMT
World Bank to part-finance the project -
Jordan prequalifies consultants for renewables contract
24 July 2011, 7:32 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 11 August -
Bids in for Dubai renewable energy transmission consultancy
21 July 2011, 6:44 GMT
Finland’s Poyry submits lowest bid -
Jordan seeks advisers for water supply project
20 July 2011, 13:34 GMT
Consultants to submit expressions of interest by 18 August -
Egypt to invite bids for solar project in 2012
19 July 2011, 12:27 GMT
NREA set to appoint advisers by end of the year -
JD Capital sells stake in Jordanian power company
18 July 2011, 14:38 GMT
About $71m paid for 51 per cent stake in company -
Kuwait extends solar project bid deadline
18 July 2011, 11:03 GMT
Companies to submit proposals by 26 July -
Financing Saudi Arabia’s power programme
Issue 29 22-28 July 2011
Saudi Arabia to spend $80bn on power projects from 2011-2020 -
Oman appoints PB Power for Duqm power study
Issue 29 22-28 July 2011
The US’ PB Power to study Duqm power plan -
Oman selects Marubeni for Sur power project
Issue 29 22-28 July 2011
Banks line up for $1.2bn debt financing -
Egyptian prime minister reshuffles cabinet
17 July 2011, 14:48 GMT
Foreign minister resigns and two deputy prime ministers are appointed -
Jordan delays bid deadlines for power projects
17 July 2011, 14:26 GMT
Bid deadline moved to 28 July -
Doubt cast over Kuwait's nuclear plans
13 July 2011, 11:35 GMT
Deputy prime minister says the country no longer intends to pursue nuclear power -
Kurdistan to receive 24-hour-a-day power by end of 2011
15 June 2011, 13:56 GMT
2,250MW installed gas-fired capacity to be in operation by end of year -
Kurdistan to launch independent power project programme
15 June 2011, 11:27 GMT
First phase of private power scheme to have a capacity of 2,000MW -
Grid reinforcements planned for Kurdistan
14 June 2011, 14:09 GMT
Transmission lines and substations planned for Kurdistan -
Iraq awards power plant contract to local company
14 June 2011, 12:14 GMT
Baghdad Company will install four GE turbines at the site -
Iraq power sector needs $4.5bn of investment a year
14 June 2011, 12:14 GMT
Country would need to add 10.8GW of new power generation capacity by 2015 to meet demand -
Iraq disengages with power plant bidders
14 June 2011, 12:13 GMT
Electricity MInistry to return bid bonds following cancellation of IPP tenders -
An unsustainable buyer’s market for power
Issue 24 17-23 June 2011
Power project prices have been driven down by competition from the Far East, but with the global need for new capacity rising such low costs cannot continue -
Iraq needs $4.5bn investment a year to meet power demand
Issue 24 17-23 June 2011
Country would need to add 10.8GW new power generation capacity by 2015 to meet demand -
Iraq to tender four power plants
Issue 24 17-23 June 2011
Request for proposals to be issued by end of June -
Iraq unveils 830MW renewable energy programme
Issue 24 17-23 June 2011
Electricity Ministry has selected sites for geothermal and solar power projects -
Oman spends to curb unrest
9 June 2011, 0:12 GMT
Protests have forced Muscat into raising wages and reshuffling its cabinet. However, in making the hasty concessions the government may have failed to consider the long-term implications -
Egypt moves towards democracy
9 June 2011, 0:06 GMT
The revolution in Cairo has put a strain on public finances and slowed foreign investment. Electing a new government in favour of social and economic change will be key to stabilising the economy -
Green line district cooling plants to come online in August
8 June 2011, 7:15 GMT
Second line of Dubai’s Metro to be served by Tabreed plants -
Iraq shelves independent power project programme
Issue 23 10-16 June 2011
Independent power projects were set to add 2,750MW to Iraq’s grid -
Qatar inaugurates country’s largest power and water project
5 June 2011, 10:32 GMT
Ras Laffan C IWPP has a capacity of 2,730MW of power and 63 million gallons a day of water -
Mubarak to stand trial in August
5 June 2011, 10:22 GMT
Mubarak’s sons to be tried at the same time on corruption charges -
Acwa Power buys stake in Jordanian electricity company
5 June 2011, 10:19 GMT
Transaction values Central Electricity Generation Company at $144m -
Egypt's ex-finance minister sentenced to 30 years
5 June 2011, 10:15 GMT
Yussef Boutros Ghali ordered to return $10m -
Acwa Power named first-ranked bidder for Qurrayah IPP
2 June 2011, 14:16 GMT
Local developer in line for independent power project contract -
Egypt’s balance of payments deficit to hit $3bn
2 June 2011, 11:41 GMT
Central Bank anticipates massive shift in balance of payments -
Abu Dhabi invites bids to manage wastewater network
31 May 2011, 7:40 GMT
Bids to be submitted by end of July -
Jordan awards renewable energy study contracts
30 May 2011, 9:33 GMT
CESI, ITAC and Nexant selected to carry out renewable energy studies -
Masdar considers tendering Noor 1 solar project as IPP
Issue 22 3-9 June 2011
Photovoltaic solar power project to have a capacity of 100MW -
Moroccan power plant developers in talks for Japanese funding
Issue 22 3-9 June 2011
Japan’s Mitsui could be incorporated into developer team to secure finance for Safi IPP -
Morocco tenders region's largest solar project
Issue 22 3-9 June 2011
Ouarzazate solar project will have a capacity of 125MW -
Taqa awards Morocco power plant contract
29 May 2011, 10:12 GMT
Mitsui and Daewoo E&C selected to build phases 5 and 6 of Jorf Lasfar power plant -
Saudi Arabia invites bids for second Shuaiba power plant
26 May 2011, 10:57 GMT
Contractors to submit bids by 10 July -
Bahrain wastewater project under review
25 May 2011, 12:55 GMT
Wastewater treatment plant at Tubli may not be private project -
Abu Dhabi to learn nuclear lessons from Japan
Issue 21 20-26 May 2011
While the disaster in Japan has caused regional governments to reassess plans to develop nuclear facilities, the UAE remains committed to pursuing nuclear power as part of its energy mix -
Dubai prequalifies developers for independent power project
Issue 21 20-26 May 2011
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority intends to issue request for proposals on 22 May -
Electricity demand growth slows in Oman
Issue 21 20-26 May 2011
OPWP plans major power plant to follow Sur IPP -
Dubai awards clean coal advisory contract
23 May 2011, 12:27 GMT
McKinsey & Company, Black & Veatch and Allen & Overy win contract -
Jordan extends Fujeij wind farm bid deadline
23 May 2011, 10:58 GMT
Developers to submit bids by 14 July -
Morocco invites wind farm bids
22 May 2011, 12:40 GMT
Developers to respond to request for proposals by end of October -
Egypt seeks IMF loan
19 May 2011, 12:27 GMT
Cairo will need up to $12bn in budget support -
Jordan launches renewable energy advisory tender
19 May 2011, 11:27 GMT
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources invites expressions of interest from consultants -
Jordan wind farm project remains at a standstill
19 May 2011, 11:20 GMT
Environmental permit continues to delay wind farm project -
Shuweihat S3 reaches financial close
Issue 20 20-26 May 2011
Financing for Abu Dhabi’s first independent power project is completed -
Shuweihat S3 reaches financial close
16 May 2011, 14:22 GMT
Financing for Abu Dhabi’s first independent power project is completed -
Tunisia to tender power project in third quarter
12 May 2011, 12:25 GMT
Ministry still evaluating prequalification documents -
Developers line up for Dubai private power project
11 May 2011, 12:28 GMT
Around 16 companies respond and bids are scheduled to be invited by mid-May -
Saudi Arabia to award Qurayyah power contract
11 May 2011, 11:11 GMT
Acwa Power’s price came in significantly lower than its competitors -
Bid deadline extended for Yanbu 3 project
11 May 2011, 11:05 GMT
Contractors to submit bids for power and water contracts by 23 July -
Kuwait invites bids for mobile power generators
11 May 2011, 9:32 GMT
Winning bidder will supply, install and operate the gas-fired units -
Bids to be invited for Fujairah desalination project
10 May 2011, 13:23 GMT
New facility will add to the existing Fujairah F1 independent water and power project -
Developer inaugurates Fujairah F2 power and water project
10 May 2011, 11:44 GMT
UAE’s largest desalination project inaugurated on 5 May -
Masdar and Tri-Ocean secure carbon credits for Egypt project
9 May 2011, 6:48 GMT
Carbon credits available from switching fuel of plant from heavy fuel oil to gas -
Jordan delays independent power project bid deadline
Issue 19 13-19 May 2011
Bid deadline extended by two months -
Sectarian violence erupts in Egypt
8 May 2011, 10:26 GMT
Confrontation at Cairo Coptic church leaves nine dead and 100 injured -
Masdar considers building solar power tower in Abu Dhabi
Issue 18 6-12 May 2011
Abu Dhabi project would be three to four times larger than world’s biggest solar power tower -
Oman awards water transmission project
27 April 2011, 12:14 GMT
Local company awarded contract to improve water network in Al-Amerat district -
Iraq awards power plant contract
27 April 2011, 6:24 GMT
China’s Shanghai Electric signs $1bn deal to expand Baghdad power plant -
Hanwha wins $1bn Yanbu power and water contract
Issue 17 29 April-5 May 2011
Plant will have a capacity of 850MW of power and 60,000 cm/d of water -
Oman to conclude Duqm power and water study by summer
Issue 17 29 April-5 May 2011
Bids could be invited by the end of 2011 -
Project agreements finalised for Morocco wind farm
Issue 17 29 April-5 May 2011
Wind farm will have a capacity of 300MW -
Dubai invites developers to qualify for Hassyan 1
21 April 2011, 13:57 GMT
Companies to respond to request for qualification by 3 May -
Clean technology fund moves into Middle East
21 April 2011, 13:23 GMT
Asset management group currently targeting $150m fund -
Second phase of Gulf interconnection project reaches completion
21 April 2011, 13:04 GMT
Project expected to save $5bn -
Riyadh awards two power plant reinforcement contracts
21 April 2011, 10:47 GMT
Contracts worth $272.5m in total -
Saudi Electricity Company reports SR774m loss during first quarter
21 April 2011, 6:46 GMT
Depreciation and purchased energy behind weak results -
Oman puts solar project on hold
20 April 2011, 14:47 GMT
Project sidelined due to cabinet reshuffle -
Saudi Arabia unveils wastewater privatisation plans
20 April 2011, 13:34 GMT
Kingdom launches SR920m wastewater privatisation programme -
Kuwait awards Al-Zour South desalination contract
19 April 2011, 10:12 GMT
Local/French partnership wins $190m contract -
Egypt’s National Democratic Party to be dissolved
17 April 2011, 13:25 GMT
Assetsof the party to be returned to the state -
Doubts cast over Cairo’s PPP plans
Issue 16 22-28 April 2011
Pressure on Egypt’s dilapidated infrastructure will only increase in the years to come, but with the country’s public-private partnership programme in the balance, improvements could take a long time -
Dubai private power project secures government guarantee
Issue 16 22-28 April 2011
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority to invite bids by end of April -
Egypt’s projects stall amid uncertainty
Issue 16 22-28 April 2011
With demand for electricity continuing to rise and capacity-building projects delayed, Egypt faces more power cuts this summer. Restoring investor confidence will be crucial to getting projects back on track -
Oman to invite bids for independent water project by summer
Issue 16 22-28 April 2011
Water-only project will have a capacity of around about 42 million gallons a day -
Preparing for democratic leadership in Egypt
Issue 16 22-28 April 2011
As Egypt takes its first steps towards democracy, candidates for the presidency have begun to make themselves known. The eventual winner will face a population with high hopes for change -
Mubarak detained on corruption charges
14 April 2011, 6:22 GMT
Former president in corruption probe -
Alstom wins substations contract in Saudi Arabia
13 April 2011, 12:31 GMT
Work will reinforce Saudi Arabia’s electricity network -
Desertec in talks with Tunisia for renewables projects
Issue15 15-21 April 2011
Industrial initiative to open office in Tunisia -
Kuwait selects advisers for wastewater PPP
Issue15 15-21 April 2011
HSBC, Fichtner and Norton Rose to advise on Umm al-Hayman wastewater treatment project -
Saudi Arabia to decide on water management strategy by June
Issue15 15-21 April 2011
National Water Company to decide whether to proceed with water management contract policy -
Qatar awards cables contract to El-Sewedy
11 April 2011, 14:10 GMT
Two-year contract is worth $440m -
Mass Global extends bid deadline for Iraq power project
11 April 2011, 10:48 GMT
Contractors to submit bids by 16 April for power plant expansion -
Kuwait prequalifies firms for mobile gas turbine tender
10 April 2011, 11:14 GMT
Four groups to be invited to bid for power contract -
China-Saudi Arabia partnership selected for Iraq power plant
6 April 2011, 10:34 GMT
Machinery Engineering Corp and Dao al-Jomaih Group to install 500MW capacity in Basra province -
Hyder to design Bahrain wastewater project
4 April 2011, 14:27 GMT
UK firm selected for Muharraq wastewater treatment and sewage conveyance system -
Tabreed completes recapitalisation
4 April 2011, 11:30 GMT
Dubai-based firm refinances AED2.63bn debt and secures AED3.1bn investment -
Morocco replaces advisers for solar project
Issue 14 8-14 April 2011
Citibank and Gide Loyrette Nouelto advise on Ouarzazate 125MW solar project -
Preferred bidder named for Jordan water management contract
Issue 14 8-14 April 2011
Veolia Water and Aquatreat tie-up is frontrunner for advisory contract -
Reportage: Egypt
Issue 14 8-14 April 2011
The optimism in Cairo is noticeable since the protests in Tahrir Square, but uncertainty remains over Egypt’s future -
Saudi Arabia extends bid deadline for Yanbu 3 project
Issue 14 8-14 April 2011
Contractors to submit bids for Yanbu power and water project by 7 May -
Strong response for Dubai's first private power plant
Issue 14 8-14 April 2011
More than 30 developers have expressed interest for the Hassyan 1 scheme -
Oman selects adviser for Al-Ghubrah private water project
31 March 2011, 13:47 GMT
An advisory group led by KPMG wins the $1.7m contract -
Ras Laffan C to be fully operational by June
29 March 2011, 14:51 GMT
Qatar project will have capacity of 2,730MW of power and 100MIGD of water -
Kuwait to tender Khirran South power project in November
28 March 2011, 14:41 GMT
Contractors will be prequalified in September -
Kuwait issues rooftop solar tender
28 March 2011, 14:34 GMT
Bids invited from local companies for 1MW of power production -
Abu Dhabi expects power demand to double by 2015
Issue 13 1-7 April 2011
Water demand in Abu Dhabi also projected to increase by nearly 45 per cent by 2015 -
Acwa bids low for Qurayyah power scheme
Issue 13 1-7 April 2011
Six bids received for Saudi power project -
Jordan invites bids for phase 3 of Samra power plant
Issue 13 1-7 April 2011
Bids to be submitted by 22 May -
Kuwait invites bids for first independent water and power project
Issue 13 1-7 April 2011
Bids to be submitted by 27 September -
Qatar asks developers to expand water schemes
Issue 13 1-7 April 2011
Doha seeks to add 95 million gallons a day of water capacity by 2016 -
Saudi Arabia looks to sell excess power to Europe
Issue 13 1-7 April 2011
Electricity Ministry assessing feasibility of European power export plans -
Syria prequalifies developers for wind farm
Issue 13 1-7 April 2011
Request for proposals to be invited by summer -
Saudi Arabia to unveil tariffs for solar power
27 March 2011, 14:31 GMT
Kingdom to announce solar power subsidies on 5 April -
Egypt bourse reopens and plunges
24 March 2011, 14:36 GMT
Stock exchange opens in time to remain in MSCI Emerging Markets Index -
Egyptians vote in favour of constitutional reforms
23 March 2011, 10:10 GMT
About 77 per cent of voters cast their ballots in favour of reforms -
Police clash with protesters in Sudan
23 March 2011, 8:26 GMT
Sudan protest about inflation and political uncertainty -
Egypt wastewater project awaits approval
Issue 12 25-31 March 2011
Government approval pending for Abu Rawash prequalification list -
Jordan extends wind farm bid deadline again
Issue 12 25-31 March 2011
Developers to submit bids by 2 May -
Abu Dhabi’s next power project set to be built at Mirfa
Arabian Power & Water Market Report 2011
Plans for Taweelah scheme delayed for a second time -
Kuwait commits to private power
Arabian Power & Water Market Report 2011
The extent of Kuwait’s power generation plans has led the government to seek the involvement of the private sector and embark on an ambitious programme of independent projects -
Japan quake prompts Riyadh to extend Qurayyah deadline
Issue 11 18-24 March 2011
Two Japanese bidders given more time to finalise proposals -
Kuwait to build solar and gas hybrid plant
Issue 11 18-24 March 2011
Facility will cost around KD200m ($720m) to build -
Regional nuclear programmes face delays
Issue 11 18-24 March 2011
Potential nuclear meltdown in Japan and political unrest to force review of existing plans -
Syria to invite wind farm bids by early summer
Issue 11 18-24 March 2011
Shortlist of qualified companies soon to be issued -
GCC pledges $20bn for aid in Oman and Bahrain
14 March 2011, 13:12 GMT
Each country to receive $10bn over 10 years -
Saudi Arabia extends Qurayyah plant bid deadline
14 March 2011, 10:57 GMT
Bids to build independent power project due by 26 March -
Dewa awards power and water contracts
10 March 2011, 13:08 GMT
Five contracts awarded to companies from India, Spain, the UAE and Germany -
Bids in for Sur independent power project
9 March 2011, 6:25 GMT
Five groups submit bids for Oman power scheme -
Sultan Qaboos reshuffles Oman’s cabinet
8 March 2011, 13:09 GMT
Omani head of state fires 12 ministers following protests -
Yemen awards power plant contract
7 March 2011, 11:02 GMT
Indian company wins engineering, procurement and construction contract -
Masdar to invite bids for solar project by early-May
Issue 10 11-17 March 2011
Noor 1 solar project will be constructed on an engineering, procurement and construction basis -
The way forward for Egypt
Issue 10 11-17 March 2011
The new government will need to balance citizen’s demands and concerns of the business community -
Shams 1 solar project reaches financial close
6 March 2011, 13:06 GMT
Deal was oversubscribed -
Egypt's prime minister resigns
3 March 2011, 11:14 GMT
Former transport minister to take over -
Masdar revises down sustainability pledge
3 March 2011, 10:45 GMT
City aims to divert more than 50 per cent of waste from landfill -
Amman extends deadline for third independent power project
2 March 2011, 9:10 GMT
Groups to respond to request for proposals by 15 May -
Aqualia wins Saudi Arabia water management
2 March 2011, 9:10 GMT
Spanish company to address Riyadh water leaks -
AES pulls out of Oman and Saudi Arabia power tenders
24 February 2011, 15:08 GMT
Decision fuels rumours of US developer’s intention to leave Middle East -
Abu Dhabi receives solid waste management bids
Issue 8 25 February 2011-3 March 2011
Winning bidder will manage waste in Abu Dhabi for 10 years -
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority sets its sights on coal
Issue 8 25 February 2011-3 March 2011
With gas availability becoming increasingly constrained, Dubai’s utility provider is examining alternative fuel sources. Coal is currently looking like the best solution -
Jordan progresses nuclear energy plans
Issue 8 25 February 2011-3 March 2011
With additional gas supplies hard to secure, Jordan has set its sights on developing a nuclear energy programme. Plentiful deposits of uranium make its ambitions more achievable -
Mass Global extends bid deadline for Iraq power project
Issue 8 25 February 2011-3 March 2011
Bids in by mid-March for Irbil power project expansion -
Saudi Arabia drops Shuqaiq power plan
Issue 8 25 February 2011-3 March 2011
Saudi Electricity Company to push ahead with Qurrayah and Dhebba schemes -
Siemens wins Saudi Arabia power order
22 February 2011, 12:50 GMT
German firm will supply components for the Ras al-Zour plant in Saudi Arabia -
Abu Dhabi awards district cooling contract
22 February 2011, 11:44 GMT
Dalkia and Arcapita selected for Saadiyat Island district cooling contract -
Advisory bids in for Al-Ghubrah independent water project
22 February 2011, 11:43 GMT
KPMG team bids low for desalination project work in Oman -
Bids in for Iraq independent power projects
20 February 2011, 11:47 GMT
Electricity Ministry receives bids to develop four independent power projects -
Saudi Aramco awards contract for solar project
16 February 2011, 13:27 GMT
Photovoltaic solar project will be constructed by September -
Amman to sign nuclear agreement with Istanbul
16 February 2011, 12:58 GMT
Agreement to be signed on 17 February -
Morocco invites bids for water supply project
15 February 2011, 12:06 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 18 May -
Abu Dhabi awards sewage system contract
15 February 2011, 6:53 GMT
Samsung C&T wins $270m contract -
UAE-Russia partnership signs up to power agreement
15 February 2011, 6:30 GMT
Crescent Investments and Inter Rao UES agree to work together for power generation work -
Egypt elections to be held within six months as army takes control
14 February 2011, 9:47 GMT
Military rulers dissolve parliament and suspend constitution -
Abu Dhabi signs Shuweihat S3 project agreements
Issue 7 18-24 February 2011
Emirate concludes agreements for first independent power project -
Amman invites bids for third independent power project
Issue 7 18-24 February 2011
Six groups prequalified to bid for Jordan’s third independent power project -
Copper company to invite bids for Iranian power plant
13 February 2011, 13:29 GMT
Power facility will supply electricity to copper plant -
Ceasefire ends as rebels attack South Sudan army
10 February 2011, 14:01 GMT
At least 16 die in clashes -
Shuweihat S3 project agreements set for signing
10 February 2011, 13:16 GMT
Shuweihat S3 to be Abu Dhabi’s first independent power project -
Doosan wins Saudi Arabia desalination contract
10 February 2011, 11:05 GMT
Yanbu Facility will be largest multi-effect desalination plant in Saudi Arabia -
Yemen cancels tender for rural electricity programme consultants
10 February 2011, 5:42 GMT
Consultant was to advise on off-grid component of project -
Kuwait names preferred bidder for desalination plant
9 February 2011, 7:52 GMT
Kuwaiti/French partnership selected as preferred bidder -
Yemen invites firms for rural electricity programme
9 February 2011, 7:49 GMT
Expressions of interest to be submitted by 4 March -
Egypt approves 15 per cent wage hike for public sector
8 February 2011, 10:21 GMT
Government attempts to stabilise the country -
Kuwait shortlists three sites for nuclear plants
Issue 6 11-17 February 2011
Nuclear committee completes technical and economic studies -
Bahrain awards Muharraq wastewater project
Issue 6 11-17 February 2011
Joint venture of Samsung Engineering, Invest AD and United Utilities wins contract -
Egypt’s PPP body tries to reassure bidders
Issue 6 11-17 February 2011
Upcoming PPP projects face delays but are not cancelled -
Kuwait’s second private power plant to be built at Julai’a
Issue 6 11-17 February 2011
Engineering, procurement and construction power project to be built at Al-Khiran -
International Power and GDF-Suez complete merger
7 February 2011, 10:50 GMT
GDF Suez owns 70 per cent of new company while International Power owns 30 per cent -
Lebanon invites consultants for water distribution system
6 February 2011, 12:03 GMT
Expressions of interest to be submitted by 3 March for Greater Beirut facility -
Bids invited for Iran wastewater treatment network
6 February 2011, 9:42 GMT
Contractors to submit bids by 7 March -
Egypt power projects may be delayed by curfews
3 February 2011, 13:06 GMT
The schemes by Kuwait’s Kharafi National is likely to be completed later than expected -
Mubarak era comes to an end
Issue 5 4-10 February 2011
After more than three decades of Mubarak rule, the lack of economic progress and social mobility has pushed Egyptians to call for change -
Bahrain selects adviser for renewable energy scheme
Issue 5 4-10 February 2011
Fichtner to advise on renewable energy programme and solar pilot project -
Fresh start for power sector in Abu Dhabi
Issue 5 4-10 February 2011
With a change in leadership, Abu Dhabi’s power and water authority has entered a new era. But the long-standing collaboration with the private sector will continue -
El-Baradei says change is imminent in Egypt
31 January 2011, 8:00 GMT
Opposition leader addresses crowds in Cairo -
Military leaders urge Mubarak to step down
30 January 2011, 13:08 GMT
Losing police and military backing would make President Hosni Mubarak’s position highly unstable -
Southern Sudan votes to split from the north
30 January 2011, 12:23 GMT
Overwhelming majority support creation of the world’s newest country -
Bids in for Muscat water supply supervisory contract
30 January 2011, 11:13 GMT
Pakistan company bids low for Oman water contract -
Bids in for Jordan dam consultancy contract
30 January 2011, 6:45 GMT
Serbian company bids low for contract -
Jordan wastewater treatment expansion in financing
27 January 2011, 13:43 GMT
Project will increase capacity by 100,000 cubic metres a day -
Egyptian stock exchange reopens
27 January 2011, 13:32 GMT
Index down 8.2 per cent since suspension -
Yemen independent power projects remain on hold
26 January 2011, 6:46 GMT
Scheme announced in 2009, but tender yet to be launched -
Areva to partner Saudi Binladin for nuclear and solar projects
25 January 2011, 8:11 GMT
Companies to bid together for nuclear and solar schemes in Saudi Arabia -
Consultants submit expressions of interest for Egypt power project
Issue 4 28 January-3 February 2011
Adviser will focus on gas feedstock issue -
Tri-Ocean Energy
Issue 4 28 January-3 February 2011
The Cairo-based firm plans to capitalise on the Middle East’s emerging emissions trading market -
Tri-Ocean Energy MEED Assessment
Issue 4 28 January-3 February 2011
Tri-Ocean Energy has continued to invest in its exploration and production business and has made a major move into green technologies. -
Saudi Arabia extends bid deadline for independent power project
24 January 2011, 13:54 GMT
Companies to submit bids by revised 19 March deadline -
Arabian Bemco wins contract to extend two power plants
20 January 2011, 12:29 GMT
Local company wins contracts worth $1bn for power plant extensions -
Oman's Raeco takes over Musandam power plans
20 January 2011, 11:59 GMT
Advisory tender for Musandam independent power project cancelled -
Egypt plans 650MW power plant
20 January 2011, 11:28 GMT
Tenders for civil works expected to be issued by end of February -
Kuwait awards power plant contract
20 January 2011, 11:25 GMT
France’s Alstom and the local Al-Ghanim submitted the lowest bid -
Haya Water signs wastewater treatment contract
19 January 2011, 12:42 GMT
Local/Spanish consortium will design and build facility at Darsait -
Kuwait invites consultants for PPP programme
19 January 2011, 9:01 GMT
Bid deadline is 16 February -
Abu Dhabi to tender solar project in 2011
Issue 3 21-27 January 2011
Noor 1 photovoltaic solar project will have a capacity of 100MW -
Oman prequalifies developers for Sur independent power project
Issue 3 21-27 January 2011
Final bids for Sur scheme to be submitted by 7 March -
Prequalification to close for Egypt wastewater project
17 January 2011, 12:37 GMT
Winning bidder will build wastewater treatment and cogeneration facility at Abu Rawash -
Jordan invites financial advisers for green investments
13 January 2011, 12:24 GMT
Consultants to respond by 30 January -
Yemen invites consultants for irrigation work
13 January 2011, 11:58 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 31 January -
Saudi Arabia to launch independent power project tender in 2011
12 January 2011, 11:41 GMT
Qurrayah IPP phase two will have a capacity of 1,800-2,000MW -
Advisers submit bids for Dubai coal-fired power plant
10 January 2011, 12:25 GMT
Consultant will conduct feasibility study and advise on power plant tender -
Oman invites advisory bids for independent water project
10 January 2011, 12:12 GMT
Advisory bids due by 21 February -
Consultants submit bids for Kuwait wastewater project
Issue 2 14-20 January 2011
Advisers to be selected by February 2011 -
Dubai to invite bids for private power project in second quarter
Issue 2 14-20 January 2011
Hassyan 1 power project to have a capacity of 1,500MW -
Oman awards contracts for temporary power generation
Issue 2 14-20 January 2011
Each of the four bidders awarded contracts -
Yanbu power plant plans expanded to 2,500MW
Issue 2 14-20 January 2011
Bid deadlines extended -
Oman receives bids for water distribution network
9 January 2011, 9:57 GMT
Twenty contractors submit bids to build project in Sinaw -
Baghdad revises tender schedule for independent power projects
6 January 2011, 12:36 GMT
Bid deadlines extended by one month -
Kharafi National targets July completion for two Egyptian power plants
5 January 2011, 13:04 GMT
Projects to add 1,500MW additional capacity in time for the summer -
Egypt seeks technical consultants for power plant
5 January 2011, 12:56 GMT
Potential advisers for planned Dairut plant to respond by 13 January -
Egypt invites consultants for wind farm study
Issue 1 7-13 January 2011
Technical advisers have until 20 January to submit expressions of interest -
Morocco prequalifies groups for solar project
Issue 1 7-13 January 2011
Winning bidder to design, build, operate, maintain and finance solar project in central Ouarzazate -
Oman awards Port of Sohar water contract
4 January 2011, 10:58 GMT
Lowest bidder selected to operate, maintain and manage water utilities -
Iran invites contractors for sewage project
3 January 2011, 11:48 GMT
Contract estimated to be worth $60m -
Power & Water - Meeting demand for utilities in the Gulf
Issue 53 31 December 2010 - 6 January 2011
Rapid population growth means the Gulf’s utility providers will have to invest billions of dollars over the next decade to keep pace with consumption -
Renewables - Looking at energy alternatives
Issue 53 31 December 2010 - 6 January 2011
Increasing demand for the region’s hydrocarbons resources is encouraging Middle East governments to turn their attention to alternative energy sources -
Mubadala GE Capital to buy stake in Oman's United Power
23 December 2010, 6:51 GMT
Abu Dhabi-US joint venture to acquire 16.41 per cent of Omani power company -
World Bank provides loan for Moroccan waste project
22 December 2010, 14:39 GMT
Transaction represents second loan to Morocco’s waste sector -
GDF Suez and International Power complete merger
19 December 2010, 11:43 GMT
GDF Suez owns 70 per cent and International Power owns 30 per cent of new company -
Banks line up for Shuweihat S3 independent power project
Issue 52 24-30 December 2010
Adwea set to sign power purchase agreement before the year-end -
Developers respond to Moroccan wind farm tender
Issue 52 24-30 December 2010
Taza wind farm request for qualification draws 26 companies and partnerships -
Dubai to develop Hassyan for power only
Issue 52 24-30 December 2010
Dewa drops water desalination component of project and raises water rates in the emirate -
Kuwait prequalifies companies for Al-Zour North independent water and power project
Issue 52 24-30 December 2010
Request for proposals soon to be issued -
Kuwait selects preferred bidder for power plant expansion
Issue 52 24-30 December 2010
Alstom and Al-Ghanim submitted the lowest bid -
Lenders in place for Shams 1 solar project
Issue 52 24-30 December 2010
Financial close now targeted for January 2011 -
Baghdad outlines 20 years of power projects
Issue 51 17-23 December 2010
Private sector prepares power-plant bids as Iraq completes strategic master plan -
Firms express interest in Bahrain wastewater project
Issue 51 17-23 December 2010
Bahrain wastewater tender draws more than 50 responses -
Mass Global invites bids to expand Kurdistan power turbines
Issue 51 17-23 December 2010
Companies to respond to Irbil project bid round by end-February 2011 -
Turkish company to build Iraqi power plant
14 December 2010, 13:41 GMT
Engineering procurement and construction contracts for four additional gas-fired plants to be signed soon -
Parsons Brinckerhoff to present Iraqi power masterplan
14 December 2010, 9:53 GMT
Baghdad needs to double its installed generation capacity -
Baghdad seeks private-sector developers for Iraq power plants
13 December 2010, 15:33 GMT
International power companies must submit proposals by mid-January -
Saudi Arabia: Road construction
9 December 2010, 13:27 GMT
Construction of road for a border guard authority -
UAE: Buildings Development
9 December 2010, 13:26 GMT
Development works for the buildings in some of the branches related to a Family Development Foundation -
Yearbook 2011: Power & Water outlook - Utilities plan for the future in the Middle East
Supplement: MEED Yearbook 2011
With demand expected to keep rising, countries are taking stock of their power and water sectors -
UAE: Buildings cleaning works
7 December 2010, 12:31 GMT
Carrying out cleaning of buildings for a police authority -
UAE: Training programmes
7 December 2010, 12:28 GMT
Provision of training programmes and safety campaign services for municipality -
Abu Dhabi smart metering scheme nears completion
7 December 2010, 5:39 GMT
Power and water metering scheme to be completed by April 2011 -
Egypt alters wastewater contract for a third time
Issue 50 10-16 December 2010
Adjusted contract includes smaller secondary treatment and cogeneration unit -
First-ranked bidder named for Moroccan power plant
Issue 50 10-16 December 2010
Independent power project will have 1,320MW capacity -
Jordan prequalifies companies for independent power project
Issue 50 10-16 December 2010
Groups will be asked to submit two bids for the project -
Kuwait unveils plans for power and water project
Issue 50 10-16 December 2010
Project will have capacity of 500MW in power and 50 million gallons a day in water -
Saudi Arabia prequalifies companies for Qurayyah power plant
Issue 50 10-16 December 2010
Seven groups eligible to bid to build Saudi Arabia independent power project -
Tunisia cancels independent power project
Issue 50 10-16 December 2010
Cancellation of Bizerte power project casts doubt over Tunisia’s commitment to IPP model -
Bids in for Yanbu 2 power and water plant
1 December 2010, 12:25 GMT
Six contractors bid to build project on engineering, procurement and construction basis -
Kuwait moves ahead with nuclear plan
Issue 49 3-9 December 2010
The state plans to have one or two nuclear power projects operational by 2020 -
National Water Company to decide on water management strategy
Issue 49 3-9 December 2010
Riyadh may turn to operation and maintenance contracts for water services -
Alfanar Construction secures Saudi Arabia substation project
28 November 2010, 12:11 GMT
Local company wins $105m substations contract -
Bids invited for Egypt power project's water facilities
25 November 2010, 12:35 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 10 February 2011 -
King Abdullah City of Atomic and Renewable Energy appoints legal advisers
25 November 2010, 12:33 GMT
US/local firms to advise on landmark alternative energy project -
Oman awards contract for desalination plant extension
24 November 2010, 10:49 GMT
Lowest bidder wins contract for Al-Khuwaimah desalination project -
GE signs fuel oil treatment contract for Iraq power plants
24 November 2010, 7:05 GMT
Technology to benefit Iraq’s Al-Quds power plant -
Bahrain waste-to-energy project seeks finance
Issue 48 26 November - 2 December 2010
Project to reach financial close by second quarter of 2011 -
Egypt issues request for proposals for wastewater project
Issue 48 26 November - 2 December 2010
Bids to be submitted by April 2011 for plant at 6th October City -
Oman to build Musandam power project
Issue 48 26 November - 2 December 2010
Consultants to be sought for independent power project -
Bids in for Kuwait power plant extension project
22 November 2010, 11:01 GMT
Four bids submitted to expand Al-Zour South power plant -
Oman invites bids for water network consultants
21 November 2010, 13:31 GMT
Advisers have until 17 January 2011 to respond to the tender -
Kuwait invites consultants for carbon market study
21 November 2010, 8:30 GMT
Advisers to submit expressions of interest by 30 November -
Arabian Bemco wins Al-Qassim power plant extension
18 November 2010, 7:56 GMT
Third phase will add 560MW to the power project -
Riyadh signs Ras al-Zour power and water contracts
Issue 47 19-25 November 2010
Final agreement signifies the end of a long delay to tender the scheme -
Syria to invite bids for private power project in early 2011
December 2010 Online Content
16 companies have been prequalified to bid -
Kuwait: Security guards
14 November 2010, 13:18 GMT
Implementation of security guard works at authority headquarters -
Kuwait: Upgrade of personnel systems and protection programme
14 November 2010, 12:54 GMT
Upgrading of personnel systems and protection programme at the ministry of foreign affairs headquarters using microsoft -
Syria to prequalify wind farm developers by December
14 November 2010, 12:22 GMT
Wind farm to be an independent power project -
Yemen: Overhead power transmission lines and substations
11 November 2010, 11:07 GMT
Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of high voltage overhead lines, high voltage/medium voltage/low voltage substations -
Yemen: Pipes and pipe fittings
11 November 2010, 11:07 GMT
Supply of galvanized steel pipes and polyethylene pipes and fittings -
Bids submitted for Jordan water management contract
11 November 2010, 10:45 GMT
Winning bidders will be awarded five-year management contract -
Saudi Arabia: Manpower Supply
10 November 2010, 12:44 GMT
Provision of operation and technical support services -
UAE: Proxy Cache Solution
10 November 2010, 12:31 GMT
Supply of cache solution for internet to a telecommunications authority -
Contractor selected for Tabuk power plant expansion
10 November 2010, 12:24 GMT
Al-Toukhi Contracting Company awarded SR328.7m contract -
Nuclear will power desalination in Middle East
9 November 2010, 10:17 GMT
Photovoltaic solar is too costly to power desalination, but may become cheaper over time -
Kuwait: Compressor spare parts
8 November 2010, 10:37 GMT
Supply of spare parts of net gas compressor for petroleum company -
Qatar: Manpower for petroleum company
8 November 2010, 8:42 GMT
Provision of material handlers for a petroleum company -
Dubai invites bids for coal study
Issue 46 12-18 November 2010
Consultants to submit offers by 5 December -
Revived impetus in Kuwait to invest in water utilities
Issue 46 12-18 November 2010
Basic infrastructure has been neglected in Kuwait over the past five years, but an improvement in the relationship between government and parliament means much-needed investment looks forthcoming -
Kuwait desalination plant bidders granted extension
7 November 2010, 13:11 GMT
Companies to respond by 5 December -
Kuwait: Emergency generators
7 November 2010, 12:22 GMT
Supply and installation of emergency generators at medical warehouses at Subhan -
Riyadh tenders Qurayyah independent power plant
4 November 2010, 13:55 GMT
Qurayyah independent power project will be gas-fired -
Kuwait prequalifies advisers for wastewater treatment plant
4 November 2010, 13:54 GMT
Partnerships Technical Bureau has issued a request for proposals -
Jordan receives 18 responses for power project
3 November 2010, 12:19 GMT
Companies submit requests for qualification for Amman independent power project -
UAE company wins Iraq water treatment contract
3 November 2010, 12:12 GMT
Metito will design and construct the Hindiyah water treatment plant in Iraq -
Kuwait awards water storage tank contract
3 November 2010, 10:18 GMT
Local contractor wins $165m contract -
Siemens submits low bid for Kuwait transformer station
3 November 2010, 9:30 GMT
Four other companies are competing for the contract -
Bids invited for Lebanon wastewater projects
3 November 2010, 8:58 GMT
Contracts cover wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations -
Morocco invites developers and advisers for wind farm
2 November 2010, 10:17 GMT
Project is part of national plan to develop 1GW in wind power -
Jordan shortlists consultants for renewables fund
2 November 2010, 10:16 GMT
Six consultants shortlisted to oversee renewable energy and efficiency fund -
Cadagua wins Oman wastewater plant contract
1 November 2010, 9:00 GMT
Local/Spain consortium will design and build facility at Darsait -
Jordan extends deadline for wind farm bids
1 November 2010, 8:54 GMT
Developers to respond to request for proposals by 7 March 2011 -
Bids opened for independent power project in Morocco
31 October 2010, 10:35 GMT
International Power and Nareva offer lowest bid for power project -
AES sells stake in Qatar power and water project
28 October 2010, 12:13 GMT
Qatar Electricity and Water Company owns 100 per cent of project -
AES submits solar proposal for Jordan
27 October 2010, 14:19 GMT
Photovoltaic solar project would have a capacity of 20-40MW -
Kuwait extends deadline for independent water and power project
26 October 2010, 11:14 GMT
Developers to submit for prequalification by 28 November -
Iraq awards contract for Najaf power plant rehabilitation
26 October 2010, 9:51 GMT
Project to be rehabilitated by summer 2011 -
Saudi Arabia tenders water supply contracts
26 October 2010, 9:51 GMT
Contracts for wells, a water treatment facility and transmission lines to be awarded -
Egypt reopens bids for Abu Rawash wastewater facility
Issue 44 29 October-5 November 2010
Sludge management and cogeneration capabilities added to scheme -
Egyptian government divided on renewable energy policy
Issue 44 29 October-5 November 2010
Minister and chief executive of state firm differ on country’s priorities -
Kuwait approves award of drinking water complex
Issue 44 29 October-5 November 2010
Switzerland’s ABB and local Al-Ahmadiah to build the $250m Mina Abdullah facility -
Syria awards $950m power plant contract
25 October 2010, 13:31 GMT
Power plant to be constructed on build, own and operate basis -
Consultants invited for Iraq power plant rehabilitation
25 October 2010, 13:30 GMT
Firms to submit expressions of interest by 11 November -
Expressions of interest invited for sewage conveyor project
25 October 2010, 12:47 GMT
Tunnels to transport Riyadh waste to Al-Haer sewage treatment plant -
Kuwait extends deadline for power plant bids
24 October 2010, 11:59 GMT
Companies have until 9 November to submit bids for power plant expansion -
Deadlines extended for Yanbu power and water project
24 October 2010, 11:47 GMT
Third phase will comprise a 1,700MW power plant with a 550,000 cubic metre a day desalination unit -
Egypt invites bids for Giza North power project
21 October 2010, 15:19 GMT
Companies to submit bids by 2 January 2011 -
Bids in for Oman hazardous waste management contract
20 October 2010, 13:48 GMT
Winning bidder to be awarded build-own-operate-transfer contract -
Bid deadline extended for Jordan dam
20 October 2010, 11:57 GMT
Contractors granted bid submission extension -
Saudi Arabia’s water and electricity firms sign agreement
19 October 2010, 14:50 GMT
Treated water supply agreement to run for 21 years -
Abu Dhabi selects first-ranked bidder for Shuweihat 3
Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Adwea eyes mid-December to sign power purchase agreement -
District cooling in the Middle East feels the heat
Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Fledgling chilling industry struggles to overcome collapse in real estate sector and poor planning -
Jordan power plant stake to be sold by early 2011
Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Auction to be launched in November -
Oman temporary power generation tender draws four bids
Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Winning bidder will supply 600MW power capacity -
Oman's Sur power project receives nine responses
Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Bids to be submitted by 27 December -
Prequalification deadline extended for Jordan power plant
Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Developers to submit responses to request for qualification by 31 October -
Rabat sets date for Safi power project bid opening
Issue 43 22-28 October 2010
Revised bids to be announced on 29 October -
Oman extends Sur power plant bid dates
17 October 2010, 14:31 GMT
Technical qualifications to build independent power plant now due by 27 December -
Egyptian project to be powered by solar energy alone
13 October 2010, 9:43 GMT
Solar power project to generate up to 100MW -
Egypt needs to focus on wind to meet renewable energy target
Issue 42 15-21 October 2010
Cairo to focus on wind power projects to meet target, says minister -
Firms line up for Morocco solar project
Issue 42 15-21 October 2010
Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy receives 18 requests for qualification -
Kuwait extends bid deadline for Al-Zour South
Issue 42 15-21 October 2010
Companies have until 17 October to submit bids for power plant expansion -
Qurayyah power plant reviewing fuel U-turn
Issue 42 15-21 October 2010
Saudi Electricity Company may proceed with the project in its original form -
Syria prequalifies firms for independent power project
Issue 42 15-21 October 2010
Second round prequalification gets strong response -
Kuwait invites bids for eight substations
11 October 2010, 13:11 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 28 November for Kuwait Electricity & Water Ministry contract -
Abu Dhabi to select local firm for Al-Ain sewerage project
7 October 2010, 13:11 GMT
Local Nael & Bin Harmal Hydroexport likely to win $195m contract -
Qatar to tender next independent water and power project in 2011
6 October 2010, 12:29 GMT
Construction of Facility D to be completed by 2015 -
Oman prepares to approach consultants for water project
6 October 2010, 7:39 GMT
Independent water scheme to be built at Al-Ghubrah -
US consultant selected for Lebanon water project
5 October 2010, 13:37 GMT
MWH will conduct feasibility study for Awali-Beirut water supply project -
Bid deadline set for Dubai waste-to-energy project
Issue 41 8-14 October 2010
Dubai Municipality says bids must be submitted by 19 December -
Bids for Sur independent power project due in March 2011
Issue 41 8-14 October 2010
Prequalifiers to be notified by mid-November by Oman Power and Water Company -
Kuwait to prequalify advisers for wastewater plant expansion
Issue 41 8-14 October 2010
The Partnerships Technical Bureau is looking to appoint a transaction adviser for the scheme -
Saudi Arabia reviews Medina water management plans
Issue 41 8-14 October 2010
Work may be tendered as operations and maintenance or concession agreements -
Deadline extended for Abu Dhabi's Shams 1 financing
4 October 2010, 14:14 GMT
Project to be developed by Abengoa and Total -
Oman awards water management contract
4 October 2010, 5:53 GMT
Veolia wins RO16.8m water management contract -
Jordan tenders construction and advisory contracts for dam
3 October 2010, 6:45 GMT
Dam will be built at Kufranja in the Ajloun governorate -
Kuwait power plant bidders granted extension
30 September 2010, 10:36 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 10 October -
Al-Raha Beach likely to be completed later than planned
29 September 2010, 13:31 GMT
Aldar figure warns that major Abu Dhabi development may be completed later than expected -
Syria receives prequalification documents for independent power project
29 September 2010, 12:40 GMT
Second round of request for qualification draws 17 responses -
Bids opened for Oman desalination plant
29 September 2010, 12:37 GMT
Oman National Engineering and Investment Company bids low for contract -
Oman extends temporary power bid deadline
28 September 2010, 13:55 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 11 October -
Bahrain district cooling project to enter operation this week
28 September 2010, 11:16 GMT
Bahrain Tabreed’s first district cooling plant to come online on 30 September -
Emicool to list on Dubai Financial Market
28 September 2010, 8:47 GMT
Local district cooling company intends to float 100 per cent stake -
Bids opened for Medina district cooling package
28 September 2010, 7:00 GMT
Three companies respond to district cooling tender -
Aldar reviews district cooling strategy
Issue 40 1-7 October 2010
Abu Dhabi real estate developer considers joint ventures for district cooling -
Equity bridge loan for Saudi Arabia district cooling plant soon to be signed
Issue 40 1-7 October 2010
SR84m equity bridge loan to be secured for region’s first project financed district cooling facility -
Iraq scales back independent power programme
Issue 40 1-7 October 2010
Najebia power plant in Basra to be tendered as engineering, procurement and construction facility -
Kuwait re-starts independent water and power project tender
Issue 40 1-7 October 2010
Project will be Kuwait’s first independent water and power project -
Libya awards $990m electricity transmission contracts to Russian company
Issue 40 1-7 October 2010
Tise will install transmission lines and substations in Libya -
Renewed drive for alternative energy in the Middle East
Issue 40 1-7 October 2010
After years of small-scale activity, Saudi Arabia aims to become a major player in renewable energy. The kingdom’s new research facility has a remit to make clean power generation a top priority -
Jabal Omar tenders Mecca district cooling project
27 September 2010, 13:16 GMT
Contractors to submit bids by 30 September -
Kuwait extends desalination bid deadline
27 September 2010, 7:31 GMT
Companies to submit bids by 19 October -
Bid deadline extended for Kuwait drinking water complex
27 September 2010, 7:30 GMT
Companies have until 26 October to submit bids to build Al-Zour drinking water complex -
District coolers can learn from power sector
27 September 2010, 0:00 GMT
A change in business model could see the district cooling sector reaping financial rewards -
Kuwait invites bids for transmission substations
23 September 2010, 15:23 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 24 October -
Prequalification deadline extended for Jordan independent power project
22 September 2010, 10:54 GMT
Developers have until 17 October to submit prequalification documents -
Cadagua to build Ajman desalination plant
21 September 2010, 13:34 GMT
Fewa to sign $51.5m contract with Spanish firm and local partner -
Muscat invites bids for Sur independent power project
Issue No 39 24-30 September 2010
Developers must submit proposals by 18 October -
Saudi Arabia tenders $1bn of water transmission contracts
Issue No 39 24-30 September 2010
Companies to submit bids by 1 November for pipe supply and 30 November for installation -
Ministry corrects Combined Group's bid for water supply contract
20 September 2010, 11:41 GMT
Lowest bidder price is cheaper than originally calculated -
Oman independent power projects reach financial close
19 September 2010, 13:38 GMT
Siemens and GS Engineering awarded engineering procurement and construction contract -
Banks to submit finance commitments for Shams 1 solar project
16 September 2010, 10:06 GMT
Lenders have until 24 September to submit debt offers for Abu Dhabi solar project -
Deadline extension granted for Kuwait power project
15 September 2010, 10:31 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 3 October -
Tunisia to sign debt commitments for transmission scheme
15 September 2010, 10:31 GMT
Loan agreements to be signed by November -
Financial advisers selected for Abu Dhabi nuclear project
Issue No 38 17-25 September 2010
Credit Suisse and HSBC to advise on region’s first nuclear power plant -
Iraq invites companies to prequalify for water supply contracts
Issue No 38 17-25 September 2010
Contractors to submit prequalification documents by 10 October -
Saudi Arabia awards $7.6bn power and water contracts during Ramadan
Issue No 38 17-25 September 2010
Value of new awards made during late August and early September exceed the total for 2009 -
Oman extends deadline for desalination plant bids
13 September 2010, 11:59 GMT
Contractors to submit bids by 27 September -
Kuwait signs nuclear cooperation pact with Japan
12 September 2010, 11:50 GMT
Nuclear programme totalling 4GW under consideration -
Doosan wins $3.4bn power plant contract
9 September 2010, 9:44 GMT
Saudi Electricity Company selects South Korean company for 2,800MW oil-fired power plant -
Riyadh awards Ras al-Zour contracts
9 September 2010, 9:16 GMT
Local/Chinese consortium wins power package and South Korea’s Doosan to build desalination plant -
Egypt to open financial bids for wind farm
9 September 2010, 8:01 GMT
Winning bidder to be selected by early-2011 -
Egypt considers solar and gas hybrid plans
9 September 2010, 7:36 GMT
Projects could generate 300MW power -
Local company selected for Saudi Arabia transmission contract
8 September 2010, 12:11 GMT
Contract includes installation of transmission lines in Mecca North -
Bids opened for Oman power plant gas supply pipelines
8 September 2010, 8:56 GMT
Gulf Petrochemical Services & Trading bids low for pipeline contract -
Algeria extends deadline for power projects
7 September 2010, 13:57 GMT
Companies to submit bids by 20 September -
Kuwait extends power plant bid deadline
6 September 2010, 14:54 GMT
Scheme will convert existing Al-Zour South project into combined cycle plant -
Jordan invites developers to qualify for independent power project
6 September 2010, 13:15 GMT
Amman East plant will be Jordan’s third independent power project -
IFC to advise on Egyptian independent power project
Issue No 37 10-16 September 2010
Power plant to have 1,500-2,250MW capacity -
Residential buildings in Al Ibrahimiya & Abu Kebir
31 August 2010, 14:11 GMT
Construction of two residential buildings in Al Ibrahimiya and Abu Kebir -
The stage is set for private power and water projects to make a full recovery in 2011
Issue No 36 3-9 September 2010
Appetite among developers and financiers for private power and desalination projects is showing signs of revival, but a full recovery is unlikely this year -
French company wins Bahrain waste-to-energy project
29 August 2010, 13:04 GMT
Cnim seeks debt finance for project -
Iraq: Stainless steel plate
29 August 2010, 8:14 GMT
Supply of stainless steel plates for a gas company -
Jordan to tender third independent power plant
26 August 2010, 15:20 GMT
Prequalification of firms will begin in September -
Oman: Refuse study
26 August 2010, 13:56 GMT
Consultant to undertake a study for Barka refuse site -
Kuwait: Uniforms
26 August 2010, 13:52 GMT
Supply of uniforms for a health authority -
Petrofac awards power equipment contract to ABB
26 August 2010, 11:56 GMT
Power equipment will be installed at Abu Dhabi’s Asab gas project -
Egypt needs pipeline of projects to deal with blackouts
25 August 2010, 15:29 GMT
Power shortages continue throughout the country -
Local/UK joint venture selected for Moroccan wind farm
25 August 2010, 13:41 GMT
International Power and Nareva to build wind farm -
Jordan wastewater treatment plant bidders given extension
25 August 2010, 13:24 GMT
Companies now have until 15 September to respond to request for proposals -
Oman power plant asset purchase closes
24 August 2010, 15:10 GMT
Barka project generates 456MW of power and 91,000 cubic metres per day of water -
Egypt: Residential buildings at Kafr Saqr, Belbeis & Al Ibrahimiya
24 August 2010, 14:07 GMT
Construction of 10 residential buildings in Kafr Saqr, Belbeis and Al Ibrahimiya under 7 contracts -
Iran now leads the region for nuclear technology
24 August 2010, 5:24 GMT
Other countries in the region are following closely behind -
Iraq’s competing gas demands
Issue 35 27 August - 2 September 2010
Oil and electricity ministries work together to balance domestic consumption and exports -
Bids opened for Dubai water pipeline contract
23 August 2010, 14:33 GMT
Local company submits lowest bid -
Jordan selects preferred bidders for renewables contracts
19 August 2010, 14:41 GMT
Advisers will assist the government in developing a renewable energy framework -
Egypt awards contract for power plant
19 August 2010, 13:57 GMT
Joint venture to complete work by 2012 -
Mott MacDonald wins PP11 power project role
19 August 2010, 13:57 GMT
Power plant to be completed by 2013 -
Fichtner bids low for Bahrain renewables advisory contract
19 August 2010, 13:54 GMT
Pilot facility to use both solar and wind power technology -
Local firm wins Ashghal sewerage contract
18 August 2010, 11:24 GMT
Project to be completed by late 2012 -
Oman invites bids for temporary power generation programme
16 August 2010, 13:19 GMT
Companies to respond to tender by 27 September -
Kuwait opens bids for wastewater contract
16 August 2010, 12:29 GMT
Kuwait Company for Process Plant Construction & Contracting bids low for contract -
Oman signs power purchase agreement for Barka and Sohar projects
12 August 2010, 15:34 GMT
Independent power projects to reach financial close by end of August -
Egypt wastewater tenders remain on hold
12 August 2010, 15:33 GMT
Requests for proposals for Abu Rawash and 6th October wastewater treatment projects yet to be issued -
Kuwait looks for wastewater treatment plant transaction adviser
12 August 2010, 13:58 GMT
Consultants to respond to request for qualification by 16 September -
Jordan sets deadline for wind farm bids
12 August 2010, 13:33 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 19 December 2010 -
Bid deadline extended for Yanbu 3 power and water project
12 August 2010, 13:13 GMT
Power and water facility to be built on an engineering procurement and construction basis -
Bids invited for Saudi Arabia pipeline scheme
11 August 2010, 13:12 GMT
Contracts cover the third phase of the Yanbu-Madina transmission system -
GDF Suez unit to merge with International Power
10 August 2010, 11:45 GMT
GDF Suez to own 70 per cent and International Power to own 30 per cent of new company -
Morocco may have set its sights too high
10 August 2010, 11:19 GMT
Kingdom may lose the status of North Africa’s renewable energy leader -
ABB wins power management contract for Jubail complex
9 August 2010, 11:21 GMT
Contract includes installation of a substation -
Kuwait prequalifies contractors for desalination project
8 August 2010, 13:56 GMT
Bid deadline extended to 19 September -
Irish company wins Bahrain electricity transmission contract
8 August 2010, 13:30 GMT
ESB International will advise Bahrain on its electricity transmission upgrade scheme -
Saudi Arabia’s Qurayyah power plant to be gas-fired
5 August 2010, 13:43 GMT
Request for qualification to be re-issued in September -
Morocco invites developers to qualify for solar scheme
5 August 2010, 13:29 GMT
Developers to respond by 4 October -
Syria invites developers to prequalify for power plant
5 August 2010, 13:15 GMT
Al-Nasserieh plant will be Syria’s first independent power project -
Egypt to prequalify contractors for wind farm transmission line
5 August 2010, 9:36 GMT
Companies to respond by 9 September -
Jordan extends deadline for wastewater treatment plant bids
5 August 2010, 9:35 GMT
Companies now have until 1 September to respond to request for proposals -
Contractors selected for major Saudi Arabia district cooling contract
3 August 2010, 14:06 GMT
SNC Lavalin and Saudi Tabreed to build two 50,000 refrigeration tonne projects -
Contractors invited for Iranian wastewater unit
2 August 2010, 11:18 GMT
Requests for qualification to be submitted by 5 September -
UN considers Qatar and Saudi Arabia for public-private partnership centre
2 August 2010, 11:18 GMT
Focus shifts from Abu Dhabi as potential host -
Oman invites bids for IPP gas supply pipelines
1 August 2010, 13:16 GMT
Contractors have until 6 September to submit bids -
Kuwait delays deadline for drinking water complex
1 August 2010, 11:45 GMT
Electricity & Water Ministry to receive bids by 24 August -
Abu Dhabi selects Norton Rose to advise on $40bn nuclear project
29 July 2010, 15:17 GMT
UK law firm will act as legal adviser on region’s first nuclear power scheme -
Alstom to build Iraqi power generation and transmission projects
29 July 2010, 14:35 GMT
Projects will add 1,380MW capacity to Iraq’s grid -
Egypt appoints adviser for wastewater treatment plant
29 July 2010, 14:12 GMT
Consultant will assist government in appointing a developer for the project -
Consultant selected for Egypt wind farm
29 July 2010, 11:57 GMT
Developers will be invited to bid once the wind study is completed -
Abu Dhabi receives bids for Shuweihat S3 power scheme
29 July 2010, 9:39 GMT
Winning bidder expected to be announced in late September -
Bids invited for Iraq independent power projects
29 July 2010, 8:25 GMT
Winning bidders will be selected by November -
Jordan shortlists advisers for renewables framework contracts
28 July 2010, 14:46 GMT
Three consultancy contracts will be awarded to develop national renewables programme -
India's GET Power low bidder for Oman power transmission scheme
28 July 2010, 14:39 GMT
Lowest bid for transmission project comes in at $37m -
Preferred bidders selected for Oman water management contract
22 July 2010, 14:48 GMT
The UK’s Severn Trent excluded from clarification meetings depsite being lowest bidder -
Yemen seeks consultants for power scheme
22 July 2010, 13:59 GMT
Consultant will supervise development of power project on south-west coast -
Advisers selected for Syrian wind farm
22 July 2010, 13:25 GMT
Request for proposals soon to be issued to developers -
Bids submitted for Oman water and power plant consultancy contract
21 July 2010, 8:41 GMT
Tebodin and Partner bids low for consultancy work on $1bn Salalah plant -
Siemens wins Saudi Arabia turbine orders
20 July 2010, 15:15 GMT
Orders worth around $130m in total -
Metito secures $40m finance for expansion plans
20 July 2010, 13:01 GMT
UAE based water company plans to use fund to expand into China -
Muscat revisits private transmission
Issue No 30 23-29 July 2010
Plans to open up Oman’s electricity transmission networks to the private sector look set to be revived as investor appetite returns -
Syria appoints legal advisers for power project
19 July 2010, 12:27 GMT
Request for qualification for developers to be issued by end of July -
Oman launches power study for oil and gas network
18 July 2010, 13:29 GMT
US consultant to devise strategy for power supply to oil and gas production network -
Kuwait awards drinking water complex contract
15 July 2010, 14:47 GMT
Switzerland-based ABB to build the $250m Mina Abdullah drinking water complex -
Preferred bidder named for Port of Sohar water contract
14 July 2010, 14:56 GMT
Client in advanced negotiations with Veolia Water and Mubadala -
Algeria invites firms to bid on power schemes retender
Issue No 29 16-22 July 2010
Companies have until 1 September to respond to the retender -
Bahrain selects preferred bidder for wastewater project
Issue No 29 16-22 July 2010
The UK’s United Utilities and South Korea’s Samsung Engineering is lowest bidder -
Egypt seeks adviser for power plant
Issue No 29 16-22 July 2010
Bids to be submitted by 20 October -
Jordan issues request for proposals for wind farm
Issue No 29 16-22 July 2010
Bidders’ conference to be held in August -
Marafiq invites bids for Yanbu 2 project
Issue No 29 16-22 July 2010
Proposals to be submitted by 3 November -
Oman moves advisory team from Al-Ghubra to Sur
Issue No 29 16-22 July 2010
Ernst & Young-led team mandated on Sur independent water and power project -
Yemen extends expressions of interest deadline for wind farm
Issue No 29 16-22 July 2010
Winning bidder to advise on Yemen’s first wind farm -
Bids invited for Algeria power plant
11 July 2010, 12:16 GMT
Contractors to submit bids by 16 August -
Kuwait puts on hold prequalification for Al-Zour North scheme
8 July 2010, 12:52 GMT
Project will have a capacity of 1,500MW of power and 100 million gallons a day of water -
Jordan issues tenders for wastewater treatment plant
8 July 2010, 9:38 GMT
Contractors invited to respond by 10 August -
Oman delays tender deadline for hazardous waste management contract
7 July 2010, 11:12 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 18 October -
Oman to interview two bidders for water management contract
7 July 2010, 10:19 GMT
Lowest bid submitted by Severn Trent Services International -
Contractors to submit bids for Yanbu 3 by end of September
Issue No 28 9-15 July 2010
Power and water facility to be built on an engineering procurement and construction basis -
Adwea grants deadline extension for Shuweihat S3
4 July 2010, 13:37 GMT
Developers have until 26 July to respond to the request for proposals -
Salcon wins Abu Dhabi water recycling plant contract
4 July 2010, 10:49 GMT
Al-Wathba plant to treat 6 million gallons of sewage per day -
Yemen approaches advisers for wind farm
1 July 2010, 12:51 GMT
Interested parties have until 6 July to respond -
Kuwait changes Al-Zour North power plans
1 July 2010, 11:15 GMT
Independent water and power project to be built at Al-Zour North site instead of government-run scheme -
Dewa evaluates sites for solar project
1 July 2010, 8:37 GMT
Solar project will have a capacity of 10-100MW -
Subsidising renewable energy in the Middle East
Issue No 27 2 - 8 July 2010
The region’s governments face some tough choices to achieve renewable power targets -
Consultants selected for Dubai independent water and power project
28 June 2010, 11:03 GMT
Consortium will advise on the emirate’s first independent power project -
Request for qualification issued for Kuwait's first independent water and power project
27 June 2010, 14:29 GMT
Developers have until the 26 August to respond -
Kuwait signs nuclear power agreement with Washington
27 June 2010, 13:42 GMT
Agreement forms framework for cooperation in nuclear power -
Requests for qualification submitted for Qurayyah power plant
24 June 2010, 14:53 GMT
Project will add 1,800MW to the Saudi Arabia grid -
Qatar signs up to international renewable energy statute
24 June 2010, 14:27 GMT
Irena to achieve international organisation status in July -
Rabat asks for new prices on Safi power project
24 June 2010, 12:59 GMT
New site study prompts call for fresh bids -
Saudi Arabia power plant reaches financial close
24 June 2010, 11:59 GMT
Construction of PP11 facility to take three years -
Bahrain receives advisory bids for renewables pilot project
24 June 2010, 8:15 GMT
Pilot facility to use both solar and wind power technology -
Oman sets out a vision for economic growth
Supplement: Middle East Economic Review 2010
With low levels of state debt and a relatively diversified economy, Oman will rebound from the global financial crisis in good shape, but its lack of easily accessible gas reserves will constrict its development -
Oman sets out a vision for economic growth
Supplement: Middle East Economic Review 2010
With low levels of state debt and a relatively diversified economy, Oman will rebound from the global financial crisis in good shape, but its lack of easily accessible gas reserves will constrict its development -
Firms express interest in Moroccan solar project
23 June 2010, 12:58 GMT
Request for qualification to be issued in the third quarter -
Oman power demand to increase by up to 11 per cent a year
22 June 2010, 15:46 GMT
Salalah system expected to see the greatest increase in demand for electricity -
Egypt prequalifies companies for Dairut power plant
22 June 2010, 12:26 GMT
Winning bidder expected to be selected by November -
Bidders granted extension for Dubai waste-to-energy project
21 June 2010, 13:39 GMT
Bids to be invited for incineration and upstream waste collection -
Saudi Arabia power plant financing signed
21 June 2010, 13:13 GMT
Independent power project expected to reach financial close on 22 June -
Poyry to advise on Saudi Arabia nuclear and renewables initiative
20 June 2010, 12:31 GMT
King Abdullah City of Atomic and Renewable Energy will be headquartered in Riyadh -
Private Saudi firms to improve water services
Issue No 25 18-24 June 2010
Saudi Arabia’s management contracts aim to boost the efficiency of its water sector. As the first GCC state to use the model, the kingdom’s progress is under the spotlight -
Site to be selected for Oman solar project by end-June
3 June 2010, 13:55 GMT
Facility is likely to use a combination of photovoltaic and thermal solar technology -
Maintenance contract awarded for Gulf interconnection grid
3 June 2010, 12:10 GMT
Scheme to connect grids in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain -
Oman mulls retendering Al-Ghubra project as water-only plant
3 June 2010, 10:18 GMT
Desalination plant would be powered by electricity from Oman’s grid -
Deadline extended for Kuwait water and power project
3 June 2010, 10:07 GMT
Bidders have until 27 June to respond -
Consultants invited for Oman water and power project
3 June 2010, 8:49 GMT
Interested parties to respond by 19 July -
Bids opened for Bizerte independent power plant
2 June 2010, 6:28 GMT
Siemens/Powertek joint venture bid low on Tunisian power plant -
Abu Dhabi introduces new wastewater regulations
1 June 2010, 10:49 GMT
Regulations to take immediate effect -
Metito selected for Iraq water treatment contract
31 May 2010, 14:24 GMT
Facilities will supply water to 165,000 people -
Oman to develop water and power project at Sur
31 May 2010, 10:10 GMT
Bid from developers to be invited by September -
Kuwait receives bids for water storage tank contracts
31 May 2010, 10:09 GMT
The local Bayan National Trading Company submitted the lowest bid -
Bids submitted for renewable energy framework contracts in Jordan
30 May 2010, 14:43 GMT
Contracts to be awarded by end-July -
Kuwait receives bids for Mina Abdulla water pipeline scheme
30 May 2010, 14:15 GMT
Winning bidder will construct five pipelines from complex to West Funaitees -
Kuwait approaches developers for first independent power project
27 May 2010, 12:38 GMT
Talks with developers start for Al-Zour power scheme -
Poyry signs framework agreement for Saudi Arabia power projects
26 May 2010, 13:11 GMT
Agreement intended to streamline Poyry’s participation in power plant tenders -
Saudi Arabia’s first solar power project comes online
26 May 2010, 11:54 GMT
The roof-mounted facility has a capacity of 2MW -
Bids opened for Ras al-Zour power and water project
Issue No 22 28 May - 3 June 2010
Al-Arrab and Sepco III bid low on power generation component -
GDF Suez in exclusive negotiations for Omani power plants
Issue No 22 28 May - 3 June 2010
Each of the independent power projects will have 650-750MW of power capacity -
Jordan and South Korea sign nuclear power accord
24 May 2010, 14:24 GMT
South Korean company to build research reactor -
Oman awards contract for mobile desalination facility
24 May 2010, 14:16 GMT
General Electric to supply units for Septech to install in Muscat -
Companies prequalified for Saudi Arabia water pipeline
23 May 2010, 15:48 GMT
Bids to be submitted by 14 June -
Dubai to reveal waste study and action plan
23 May 2010, 14:58 GMT
On average each person in the emirate produces two kilogrammes of waste a day -
Qurayyah plant will help Saudi Arabia meet growing power needs
20 May 2010, 16:49 GMT
Power demand in Saudi Arabia expected to rise to over 50,000MW by 2020 -
Developers invited to express interest in Saudi power plant
19 May 2010, 10:59 GMT
Developers have until 31 May to respond -
Firms to be invited to prequalify for Bahrain wastewater tender in July
Issue No 21 21 - 27 May 2010
Winning bidder will extend or refurbish existing treatment facility -
Saudi Arabia water management contract awarded
Issue No 21 21 - 27 May 2010
Saur and Zomco win contract for water management in Mecca and Taif -
Bids in for Port of Sohar water contract
18 May 2010, 14:18 GMT
Veolia Water and Mubadala bid low on Oman water services contract -
Bahrain says Saudi-South Korean wastewater bid is valid
17 May 2010, 16:06 GMT
Five bids submitted to build Bahrain’s Muharraq wastewater treatment plant and sewage conveyance system -
GDF Suez lined up for Omani power projects
17 May 2010, 8:19 GMT
Each of the independent power projects will have 650-750MW of power capacity -
Kuwait delays deadline for water drinking complex
17 May 2010, 7:27 GMT
Electricity & Water Ministry to receive bids by 11 July -
Rabat to hold meetings with Safi power project bidders
16 May 2010, 14:04 GMT
Winning bidder will build 1,320MW coal-fired plant -
Financial bids opened for Muharraq wastewater tender in Bahrain
13 May 2010, 13:37 GMT
Lowest bid for Muharraq scheme submitted by United Utilities and Samsung Engineering -
Taqa to take majority stake in Shuweihat 2 power project
13 May 2010, 9:11 GMT
Abu Dhabi utility passes on 54 per cent stake to Taqa -
Wartsila wins contracts for Iraqi floating power stations
13 May 2010, 9:05 GMT
Floating power plants will be moored near Basra -
Masdar to award Shams 1 solar project contract
12 May 2010, 14:43 GMT
Abu Dhabi aims to generate seven per cent of its power needs with renewable resources -
Moroccan wind farm tender continues at slow pace
12 May 2010, 12:45 GMT
Morocco aims to generate 42 per cent of power needs with renewable resources -
Kuwait considers retendering Al-Zour North scheme
Issue No 20 14 - 20 May 2010
Al-Zour North may be retendered as an independent water and power project -
Syria shortlists consultants for wind farm
Issue No 20 14 - 20 May 2010
Technical adviser to be appointed by end of May -
Syria to launch second round of Al-Nasserieh prequalification
Issue No 20 14 - 20 May 2010
Selected developer will build 230-250MW power plant -
The pace of utility demand growth eases in Dubai
Issue No 20 14 - 20 May 2010
Deceleration in demand growth has given Dubai Electricity & Water Authority (Dewa) the opportunity to slow down its capacity building programme -
Morocco selects financial advisers for Jorf Lasfar plant extension
11 May 2010, 11:30 GMT
Project will increase power plant capacity by 700MW -
Bahrain seeks consultants for renewable energy power project
10 May 2010, 9:52 GMT
Deadline for bids for advisory contract has been set for 16 June -
Local firm awarded contract for Salalah power and water project
6 May 2010, 14:42 GMT
Teejan Trading & Contracting will undertake civil works at the plant -
Modon signs electricity distribution agreements
6 May 2010, 13:59 GMT
Deals with Saudi Electricity Company cover all 14 of the developer’s industrial cities -
Larsen & Toubro wins Doha South extension contract
Issue No 19 7 - 13 May 2010
Ashghal selects lowest bidder to build wastewater treatment plant extension -
Saudi Arabia receives bids for water management contract
Issue No 19 7 - 13 May 2010
National Water Company will select winner for contract covering Mecca and Taif in June -
Firms line up to qualify for Dairut power plant contract
4 May 2010, 13:56 GMT
Egypt receives 19 responses for the independent power project -
Eight bids submitted for Oman desalination facility
4 May 2010, 13:32 GMT
The 400 cubic metres a day facility will be built at Manadhif in the Al-Wusta region -
Tunis postpones Bizerte power project bid deadline
3 May 2010, 14:13 GMT
Developers will submit tenders on 31 May -
Siemens wins Qatar transmission equipment order
3 May 2010, 13:50 GMT
German firm will supply transmission equipment worth $800m -
Larsen & Toubro wins Taweelah power transmission contract
2 May 2010, 14:02 GMT
Project scheduled to reach completion by May 2012 -
More companies join Desertec
2 May 2010, 10:41 GMT
Scheme aims to provide 15 per cent of Europe’s power needs with renewable power -
Plans for new power capacity hinge on Egypt's ability to secure funding
May 2010 Online Content
Egypt has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its total installed capacity -
ABB wins $108m substation order in Saudi Arabia
29 April 2010, 14:31 GMT
Substations scheduled for completion by 2012 -
Mott MacDonald wins Abu Dhabi transmission contract
29 April 2010, 13:29 GMT
Contract covers engineering consultancy for future projects in the emirate’s central and western region -
Nexans wins Dubai transmission contract
28 April 2010, 13:44 GMT
Completion scheduled to occur within 18 months -
Qatar to build two power plants in Syria
28 April 2010, 12:01 GMT
Qatar Electricity and Water Company plants to be commissioned by June 2013 -
KEO to advise on Doha wastewater treatment plant expansion
Issue No 18 30 April - 6 May 2010
Ashghal wastewater project will add 80,000 cubic metres a day capacity to Doha South plant -
Tunisia invites firms to qualify for Elmed power scheme
Issue No 18 30 April - 6 May 2010
The independent power project to include a renewable energy component -
Bids submitted for Oman desalination plant extension
27 April 2010, 14:30 GMT
Project will increase capacity of facility by 300 cubic metres a day -
Saudi Arabia to prequalify firms for water pipeline project
27 April 2010, 14:30 GMT
Saline Water Conversion Corporation will tender two contracts for the pipeline -
Abu Dhabi to tender for nuclear legal advisers
27 April 2010, 14:27 GMT
Financial adviser set to be appointed soon -
Oman receives bids to build water scheme in Salalah
26 April 2010, 10:14 GMT
Dhofar tender was launched in July 2009 -
Metito wins Dubai Silicon Oasis wastewater contract
25 April 2010, 13:43 GMT
Wastewater treatment plant contract is first of three contracts in capacity-building scheme -
UAE selects Braka as site for nuclear project
25 April 2010, 13:30 GMT
Requests to prepare site and manufacture parts at Braka for nuclear reactors have been submitted -
Oman considers independent water and power project at Sur
22 April 2010, 13:32 GMT
Request for proposals to be issued in September or October -
Deadline extended for Oman desalination project bids
21 April 2010, 6:53 GMT
Interested parties now have until 26 April to respond -
Dubai to invite contractors to bid for waste-to-energy plant
21 April 2010, 6:53 GMT
Project may commence operation in 2012 -
Dewa shortlists advisers for Hassyan power project
Issue No 17 23 - 29 April 2010
Five groups shortlisted for Dubai’s first independent power and water project -
Morocco invites expressions of interest for solar project
Issue No 17 23 - 29 April 2010
Deadline for submissions set for 24 May 2010 -
Timing to be key in nuclear race
Issue No 17 23 - 29 April 2010
Competition to secure resources to build nuclear plants in the region is growing -
Saudi Arabia to build city for nuclear and renewable energy research
18 April 2010, 14:51 GMT
King Abdullah City of Atomic and Renewable Energy will be headquartered in Riyadh -
Ensuring Jordan's water supply for tourism
Issue No 16 16-22 April 2010
Water supply is a growing issue for the tourism industry in Jordan. A planned water connection project aims to help, but more needs to be done in the long term -
Oman receives five bids for water management contract
15 April 2010, 14:44 GMT
Winning bidder will manage improvements to the sultanate’s water networks -
Egypt prequalifies five groups for wastewater tender
15 April 2010, 14:09 GMT
Public-private partnership project to be built to the west of Cairo -
Jordanian water joint venture dissolved
14 April 2010, 13:38 GMT
Company renamed AJ Water & Environment -
Oman desalination plant tender deadline pushed back
12 April 2010, 14:07 GMT
Deadline extended to 26 April -
Egypt delays power plant tender deadline
8 April 2010, 13:15 GMT
Dairut combined-cycle power plant to be developed on build-own-operate basis -
Oman shortlists developers for Barka and Sohar power projects
8 April 2010, 13:13 GMT
Each of the independent power projects will have 650-750MW of power capacity -
Tender launched for two wastewater treatment plants in Iraq
7 April 2010, 15:04 GMT
Companies have until 23 April to submit expressions of interest -
Bid deadline extended for Oman water management contract
6 April 2010, 12:02 GMT
Bidders have until 12 April to respond following another extension -
Adwea reviews Acwa Power prequalification for Shuweihat S3
Issue No 15 9-15 April 2010
Independent power project to have a capacity of 1,600MW -
Ashghal delays wastewater treatment plant retender
Issue No 15 9-15 April 2010
Site studies continue for wastewater plant in Qatar -
Egypt pioneering renewable energy to meet demand
Issue No 15 9-15 April 2010
With energy demand on the increase, Egypt is relying more on alternative sources of power generation to increase its electricity supply -
Technical adviser appointed for Syrian power project
Issue No 15 9-15 April 2010
Mott Macdonald selected to advise on Syria’s first independent power project -
Tunisia to prequalify developers for power plant by end of April
Issue No 15 9-15 April 2010
Winning firm to build 1,200MW Elmed power plant -
Sohar Power considers output boost
1 April 2010, 7:33 GMT
Plant currently produces 585MW of electricity and 150,000 cubic metres a day of water -
Baghdad awards construction contract for two power plants
31 March 2010, 16:22 GMT
SNC-Lavalin and IFC to build to gas-fired power plants in Iraq -
Abu Dhabi cuts power demand forecasts
31 March 2010, 15:04 GMT
Power demand to triple and water demand to double over the next 20 years -
Abu Dhabi to boost power and water production
31 March 2010, 12:45 GMT
New projects by Adwea will add capacity of 3,500MW of power and 230 million gallons a day of water -
Cleantech unveils $450m Jordan solar power project
Issue No 14 2-8 April 2010
Developer intends to make up 80 per cent of solar power plant project financing through debt -
Kuwait delays Al-Zour water and power plant tender deadline
Issue No 14 2-8 April 2010
Interested parties have until 4 July to respond -
Qatar reviews proposals for Ras Laffan power and water expansion
Issue No 14 2-8 April 2010
Kahramaa receives proposals for three Ras Laffan power and water plants -
Bahrain plans second phase of water and power project
30 March 2010, 7:33 GMT
Addur independent water and power project to be built in four phases -
Manama to select wastewater contractor by mid-April
25 March 2010, 13:13 GMT
Winning contractor to build Muharraq plant on a build-own-operate basis -
Saudi Arabia water and power project comes online
25 March 2010, 13:03 GMT
Commercial operations start at Shuaibah plant located south of Jeddah -
Oman reviews Duqm independent water and power project
25 March 2010, 6:01 GMT
Oman to retender consultancy contracts -
Gulf Projects 22 March 2010: Index up 1.7 per cent
24 March 2010, 5:39 GMT
The MEED Projects index increased by 1.7 per cent in the week to 22 March. -
Syria pushes back wind farm deal qualification
23 March 2010, 13:50 GMT
Advisers to be appointed for renewable energy project -
Kuwait signs advisory mandate for $2bn independent power and water project
23 March 2010, 6:10 GMT
Selected group to provide financial, legal and technical expertise -
Jordan wind farm plans under review
Issue No 13 26 March - 1 April 2010
Amman to reconsider project after issues with land regulations and noise levels -
Yemen power projects delayed on government guarantee fears
Issue No 13 26 March - 1 April 2010
Scheme involves building three pilot plants with a combined capacity of 375MW -
Saudi Arabia keeping pace with power and water projects
Issue No 13 26 March - 1 April 2010
To meet a sharp increase in demand, Saudi Arabia must ensure its ambitious pipeline of power and water projects are completed on time -
Saudi Arabia keeping pace with power and water projects
Issue No 13 26 March - 1 April 2010
To meet a sharp increase in demand, Saudi Arabia must ensure its ambitious pipeline of power and water projects are completed on time -
Iran invites applications for Alborz canal and drainage project
22 March 2010, 12:12 GMT
Request for proposals to be issued in June -
Public-private partnership law stalls Cairo wastewater plant tender
22 March 2010, 9:31 GMT
Ten groups have been prequalified to bid for the project -
Doha invites consultants for water plan
21 March 2010, 13:27 GMT
Companies have until 9 May to respond to Ashghal tender -
First Solar joins Desertec Initiative
18 March 2010, 13:06 GMT
Desertec partnership to expand to 17 shareholders -
Egyptian wastewater tender draws 10 responses
18 March 2010, 13:05 GMT
Public-private partnership project to be built to the west of Cairo -
Islamic Development Bank considers Iranian power plant
18 March 2010, 13:05 GMT
Iran developer Mapna will build gas-fired power plant at Fars -
Deadline extended for Saudi Arabia power and water project
18 March 2010, 7:22 GMT
Ras al-Zour facility will have a capacity of 2,400MW of power and 226 million gallons a day of water -
Riyadh power plant to reach financial close next month
18 March 2010, 6:47 GMT
Independent power project will have a capacity of 2,000MW -
Egyptian power plant secures additional finance
18 March 2010, 5:53 GMT
Ain Sokhna thermal power plant to cost about $2 billion in total -
Solar power project planned for Jordan
17 March 2010, 14:25 GMT
Jordan aims to source 20 per cent of its power from renewable resources by 2020 -
Kuwait selects advisers for Al-Zour independent water and power project
17 March 2010, 12:31 GMT
Group to provide financial, legal and technical advisory services -
Mass Global to finance Iraqi power plants in equity
17 March 2010, 12:09 GMT
Developer to complete construction of 1,750MW capacity on balance sheet -
Morocco receives two bids for Safi independent power project
17 March 2010, 12:04 GMT
Électricité de France and International Power are the bidders for the 1,320MW coal-fired plant -
Gulf Projects 15 March 2010: Index down 0.2 per cent
17 March 2010, 5:53 GMT
The MEED Projects index decreased by 0.2 per cent in the week to 15 March. -
Deadlines extended for Kuwait's Al-Zour water projects
15 March 2010, 7:22 GMT
Both Electricity and Water Ministry tenders have been in the market for more than a year -
Larsen & Toubro bids low for Qatar wastewater contract
11 March 2010, 15:11 GMT
Ashghal project will add 80,000 cubic metres a day capacity to Doha South plant -
Consultants line up for Dubai water and power project
11 March 2010, 14:17 GMT
Dubai’s Dewa receives lowest bid from UK law firm -
UAE looks for advisers for nuclear power project
11 March 2010, 14:16 GMT
Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation in talks with four banks for scheme in Abu Dhabi -
Construction begins on Al-Qatrana power plant in Jordan
11 March 2010, 12:06 GMT
The first phase of the Al-Qatrana plant will have a capacity of 373MW -
Islamic Development Bank and World Bank launch infrastructure fund
11 March 2010, 12:06 GMT
Fund will invest in Shariah-compliant companies in the Middle East and North Africa region -
Jordan to invite proposals for wind farm in May
11 March 2010, 11:04 GMT
Wind farm to be built near Shobak, about 200 kilometres south of the capital -
Kuwait's launches tender for metro consultancy contract
11 March 2010, 6:30 GMT
Partnerships Technical Bureau will name a winner by June this year -
Site selected for Jordan’s third independent power plant
11 March 2010, 6:01 GMT
Zarqa on the northeast of Jordan’s capital Amman will be home to the scheme -
Abu Dhabi invites proposals for Shuweihat S3
10 March 2010, 13:38 GMT
Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority is building its first independent power plant project -
Gulf Projects 8 March 2010: Index down 0.1 per cent
10 March 2010, 8:48 GMT
The MEED Projects index decreased by 0.1 per cent in the week to 8 March. -
Consultants bid for Dewa's Hassyan project
10 March 2010, 6:21 GMT
Firms bid for role on Dubai’s first independent water and power project -
Yemen power projects tender delayed
8 March 2010, 14:39 GMT
Three independent power projects will have a combined capacity of 375MW -
Rabigh project to be expanded
8 March 2010, 11:35 GMT
Extension planned for independent water, steam and power facility in Saudi Arabia -
Companies shortlisted for Shuweihat 3 power project
8 March 2010, 11:34 GMT
Winning bidder will build 1,600MW independent power project -
ABB to build Abu Dhabi water transmission project
7 March 2010, 14:23 GMT
Water project will link Shuweihat and Abu Dhabi city -
Gulf Projects 1 March 2010: Index down 0.1 per cent
2 March 2010, 6:55 GMT
The MEED Projects index decreased by 0.1 per cent in the week to 1 March. -
Kahramaa tests interest in Ras Laffan expansion projects
Issue No 10 5-11 March 2010
Qatar to increase capacity of power and water projects to meet demand -
Power has to rise to meet demand in Saudi Arabia
Issue No 10 5-11 March 2010
Saudi Arabia will have to forge ahead with additional power projects if it is to remain in surplus -
Suez Energy selected for Riyadh power plant deal
Issue No 10 5-11 March 2010
Belgian firm’s alliance with Al-Jomaih places it in line to build 2,000 MW scheme -
Kuwait issues tender for Al-Zour North
1 March 2010, 13:32 GMT
Phase one to bring 1,500MW of power and 102 million gallons a day of water online -
Oman water management bid deadline extended
28 February 2010, 13:11 GMT
Bidders have until 29 March to respond following another extension -
Iran calls for wastewater project finance bids
24 February 2010, 16:02 GMT
Khorasan Razavi Water & Wastewater plans treatment plant and collection network -
Qatar Petroleum invites bids for Ras Laffan water work
24 February 2010, 12:20 GMT
Winning firm to provide engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning services -
Gulf Projects 22 February 2010: Index rises by 0.4 per cent
24 February 2010, 8:55 GMT
The MEED Projects index rose by 0.4 per cent in the week to 22 February. -
Desertec considers Morocco for first solar power project
Issue No 9 26 February - 4 March 2010
Initiative aims to supply 15 per cent of Europe’s electricity needs by 2050 -
Desertec solar power plans still impress
Issue No 9 26 February - 4 March 2010
Desertec’s ambitions are still impressive, despite the technological compromises -
Doosan wins Ain Sokhna thermal power plant deal
23 February 2010, 15:23 GMT
South Korean firm to supply and install equipment -
Tunisia to request prequalification for power project by early March
22 February 2010, 18:00 GMT
Winning firm to build 1,200MW Elmed power plant -
Ashghal receives revised financial bids for wastewater plant
22 February 2010, 17:51 GMT
Qatari project will add 80,000 cubic metres a day capacity -
Bahrain to request proposals for wastewater project by June
22 February 2010, 17:35 GMT
Winning bidder will refurbish or extend existing treatment facility -
Kahramaa extends Doha water network bid deadline
22 February 2010, 16:31 GMT
Project covers supply and installation of pipes -
US firm to provide turbines for Kurdistan power plants
18 February 2010, 15:18 GMT
General Electric wins electricity generation equipment and services deal -
Dubai power authority extends Hassyan advisory bid deadline
18 February 2010, 15:15 GMT
Firms to help Dewa fund independent power and water project -
Manama receives bids for Muharraq wastewater project
18 February 2010, 14:55 GMT
Winning contractor to build plant on a build-own-operate basis -
Egypt delays Abu Rawash wastewater prequalification deadline
18 February 2010, 13:23 GMT
Winning firm to design, construct, finance and operate facilities -
Amman prequalifies bidders for Fujeij wind farm
Issue No 8 19-25 February 2010
Government plans to launch renewable energy fund -
Damascus calls for technical consultants to advise on power project
Issue No 8 19-25 February 2010
Government plans to issue tender for legal advisers -
Oman extends deadline for Al-Ghubrah power bids
Issue No 8 19-25 February 2010
Plant will have 450-600MW capacity -
Oman extends water bid deadline
12 February 2010, 14:53 GMT
Winning bidder to provide contract management services
