TotalEnergies Marketing Lebanon and Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) signed an agreement that aims at transforming two of the university campuses into solar-powered hubs.

This joint project, supported by Farjallah Group, as an approved contractor for TotalEnergies Marketing Lebanon selected for this project, is expected to be completed by the third quarter of the year.

Upon completion, the robust solar system will generate more than 1.1 MWp, with 756 kWp dedicated to the Mar Roukoz Science and Technology Campus and 352 kWp to the Huvelin Social Sciences Campus. This project will contribute to 550 tons of CO2 reduction per year and is equivalent to powering 250 single-family Lebanese houses per year.

In his speech, Prof. Salim Daccache S.J., USJ Rector, welcomed this partnership: “It is a pleasure to renew our collaboration with TotalEnergies with a very beneficial project for campuses and institutions that are barely able to pay electricity bills and buy fuel for their generators. This partnership, coupled with a collaboration at the level of the Master Oil & Gas of the School of Engineering of Beirut (ESIB), is a sign of hope for our young people and a message that the vital forces of the country are building the future.”

Adrien Béchonnet, Managing Director & Country Chair, TotalEnergies Marketing Lebanon, confirmed: “Today’s announcement is a first-of-its-kind in Lebanon. We are delighted to deliver such revolutionary solar solutions at USJ to contribute to CO2 emission reduction on campus and within the community at large. As a responsible multi-energy company, we remain committed to supporting the sustainable development of the country as it incorporates renewable sources in its energy mix.”

As part of its green approach, USJ has already equipped nine of its buildings with solar panels; according to the Director of Real Estate Maintenance and Conservation, Mr. Wassim Selwan: “This latest solar energy project, the biggest installation at USJ campuses in collaboration with TotalEnergies Marketing Lebanon, which can only be beneficial for all partners and our society, is a translation of the actions, the culture and the spirit of sustainable development that USJ has been adopting for several years.”

ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (“ADNOC Drilling” or “the Company”) (ADX symbol: ADNOCDRILL / ISIN: AEA007301012) today confirmed the award of five 10-year contracts, totaling approximately $2 billion, in support of ADNOC Offshore’s growing drilling operations.

The contractual conditions, particularly the duration, were agreed with the client in light of the strength of the offshore jack-up market with higher day rates. The contracts supporting drilling operations across five fields in ADNOC’s offshore portfolio, are for the charter of five high-specification, premium jack-up rigs along with all required manpower and equipment.

The rigs will commence activity progressively from the end of 2023, with significant revenue expected in 2024 and first full-year revenue contribution from 2025. The revenue associated to these contracts is included in the Company’s full year 2023 and medium-term guidance.

Abdulrahman Abdulla Al Seiari, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Drilling, commented: “We are pleased to have been awarded these important contracts. Long-term contracts like these are the backbone of our business model, providing clear line of sight on future earnings. As we continue to grow our fleet, our shareholders will benefit from the opportunity to be directly invested in ADNOC’s accelerated production capacity growth, which is driving faster revenue growth and progressive, long-term shareholder returns while responding to the world’s rising energy demand.”

The five rigs have been acquired as part of the Company’s fast-tracked rig fleet expansion program, designed to enable the delivery of ADNOC’s accelerated production capacity growth to responsibly meet rising global energy demand. The new rigs – SALAMAH The new rigs are central to ADNOC Drilling’s rigorous decarbonisation strategy and the Company’s commitment to support ADNOC’s target to reduce greenhouse gas intensity by 25% by 2030, as well as the UAE Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative.

Today’s $2 billion contract award follows more than $11.5 billion in long-term contracts announced since the beginning of 2022.

, AL SAADIYAT, AL SILA, RAMHAN and YAS – will be among the most capable, high-specification rigs working in the Arabian Gulf. 

Each of the five rigs will be equipped with a battery energy storage system to increase efficiency and reduce emissions. The hybrid power technology system stores energy in its batteries to use when there is a need for continuous power or to provide instant extra power when there is an increase in demand.

Aramco and TotalEnergies has awarded Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts for the $11 billion “Amiral” complex, a future world-scale petrochemicals facility expansion at the SATORP refinery in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A signing ceremony took place in Dhahran attended by Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President and CEO, and Patrick Pouyanné, TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO.The award of EPC contracts for main process units and associated utilities marks the start of construction work on the joint petrochemical expansion, following the final investment decision in December 2022. Integrated with the existing SATORP refinery in Jubail, the new complex aims to house one of the largest mixed-load steam crackers in the Gulf, with a capacity to produce 1,650 kilotons per annum of ethylene and other industrial gases.

This expansion is expected to attract more than $4 billion in additional investment in a variety of industrial sectors, including carbon fibers, lubes, drilling fluids, detergents, food additives, automotive parts and tires. It is also expected to create around 7,000 local direct and indirect jobs.

Amin H. Nasser, Aramco President & CEO, said: “Today we are taking a major step forward in further strengthening the partnership between TotalEnergies and Aramco, with the SATORP expansion project being the latest in a longstanding history of collaboration of almost five decades between both companies. As part of Aramco’s growth strategy, the project is anticipated to contribute to value-addition opportunities in the Kingdom’s downstream ecosystem, and we thank the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Investment for their tremendous support via the Shareek program to make this multi-billion-dollar project a reality.”

Patrick Pouyanné, TotalEnergies Chairman and CEO, said: “This landmark opens a new page in our shared history with Aramco, which we are delighted to be associated with once again. This expansion project reinforces the exemplary relationship that our two companies have enjoyed for several decades in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We would like to thank the Ministry of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its support throughout the development of this world-class project.”

The signing ceremony was also attended by HE Won Hee-ryong, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of South Korea, government officials from Saudi Arabia, France and South Korea and company executives from Aramco, TotalEnergies and EPC firms.

The EPC contracts were awarded to:

Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co. Ltd — for a mixed feed cracker and utilities, with a nameplate capacity of 1,650 kta of ethylene and related industrial gases, and utilities, flares and interconnecting systems that support main packages within the facilities.

Maire Tecnimont — for two polyethylene units using Advanced Dual Loop technology, with a nameplate capacity of 500 kta each, and the derivative units.

Sinopec Engineering (Group) Saudi Co. Ltd — for Tank Farm and SATORP integration.

Gulf Consolidated Contractors Co. — for the transfer pipelines.

Mohammed Ali Al-Suwailem Trading and Contracting Co. – for industrial support facilities.

Mofarreh Marzouq Al Harbi and Partners Co. Ltd – for site preparation.

Mobarak M. AlSalomi and Partners for Cont. Co – for temporary construction facilities.

In the first volume of the World Energy Transitions Outlook (WETO) 2023 released recently, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) identifies the way forward to immediately course correct the 1.5°C climate pathway. The report calls for raised global ambition in renewables deployment, enabled by physical infrastructure, policy, and regulations, and underlining institutional and workforce capabilities.

The WETO 2023: 1.5°C Pathway positions electrification and efficiency as key transition drivers, enabled by renewable energy, clean hydrogen, and sustainable biomass and tracks implementation across all energy sectors. According to the latest edition, some progress has been made, mainly in the power sector with record additions in global renewable capacity of 300 gigawatt (GW) in 2022. However, the gap between what has been achieved and what is required continues to grow.

More ambitious renewable energy targets are needed; the world must add an average of 1,000 GW of renewable power capacity annually by 2030, as well as significantly increase the direct use of renewables in end-use sectors. With the first Global Stocktake concluding at COP28 in the UAE, WETO provides much-needed clarity on priority actions in the coming years.

IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera said: “We face the harsh reality that we are not on track to deliver on the Paris Agreement. Our only option is to follow the most promising, science-based pathway one that puts renewable energy at the centre of the solution, while leading countries to energy security, reduced energy costs, and forward-looking industrial development. The energy transition must become a strategic tool to foster a more equitable and inclusive world. COP28 and the Global Stocktake must not only confirm our deviation from a 1.5°C pathway, but also provide a strategic blueprint to steer us back on track.”

The COP28 President-Designate, H.E. Dr Sultan al-Jaber, said: “A goal alone is not enough. This report provides us with a solid pathway to implementation and I welcome IRENA’s recommendations. I have called for a tripling of renewable energy by 2030, which is in line with IRENA’s WETO report. The speed at which the energy transition happens depends on how quickly we can phase up zero-carbon alternatives, whilst ensuring energy security so that nobody is left behind. We also need the political will to create the necessary conditions to rapidly scale up renewables. This must create the frameworks for end-to-end delivery and provide the accessible and affordable finance necessary for project pipelines. To meet our 2030 targets, we need urgent action to fast track expansions of grid infrastructure, to reduce permitting timelines, and to reduce the cost of capital in emerging markets and developing economies.

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with H2-Enterprises to explore and develop innovative solutions for energy supply and management in buildings. The collaboration aims to leverage Schneider Electric’s expertise in energy management and H2-Enterprises’ innovative technology in clean hydrogen to contribute to the decarbonisation and net-zero objectives of the Middle East and Africa.

As a global leader in energy management and industrial automation, Schneider Electric is committed to creating a positive impact on the environment and working towards a climate-positive world. The company offers integrated solutions across multiple end-markets, including buildings, data centres, industries, and infrastructure. Schneider Electric is an impact company with a mission to bridge progress and sustainability for all. We believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right, and we believe in the power of digital and clean, sustainable energy to advance equity and inclusion.

H2-Enterprises is an integrated energy company operating in the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Sector. They specialise in project development, system integration, component production and supply, as well as power plant operation. With expertise in clean hydrogen production, storage, and conversion into electrical or thermal energy, H2-Enterprises plays a vital role in advancing sustainable energy solutions.

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Schneider Electric and H2-Enterprises sets the stage for collaboration on various initiatives. The collaboration will involve joint project development, pilot programs, technology exchange, and knowledge sharing. By leveraging the strengths and capabilities of both organisations, they will explore, develop, and implement innovative solutions for energy supply and management in buildings.

Under the MOU, Schneider Electric will provide its expertise and technical support in energy management, infrastructure, building automation, and related areas. This collaboration will enhance the development and implementation of clean hydrogen solutions. H2-Enterprises, on the other hand, will contribute its expertise and technologies in clean hydrogen production, storage, and conversion. This includes waste-to-hydrogen, hydrogen from solar and wind, Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) for hydrogen storage and transport, renewables integration, and fuel cells.

To ensure effective implementation of the collaboration, the MOU establishes a governance structure. Amel CHADLI, Vice President Digital Energy and Software – Middle East & Africa, will represent Schneider Electric, while Michael STUSCH, Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, will represent H2-Enterprises. Regular meetings will be organised to review progress, address challenges, and foster cooperation in the areas of interest.

“Schneider Electric envisions buildings of the future that are sustainable, resilient, hyper-efficient, and people-centric. Through our Electricity 4.0 approach, combining digitalisation for efficiency and electrification for decarbonisation, we are committed to making this vision a reality. By joining forces with H2-Enterprises, we aim to leverage their clean hydrogen technology and expertise to further accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and green future.” – Amel CHADLI, Vice President Digital Energy and Software – Middle East & Africa, Schneider Electric.

“Through our collaboration with Schneider Electric, H2-Enterprises aims to revolutionise the global energy landscape. By leveraging our innovative technologies, including clean hydrogen production, safe storage, and efficient transportation solutions, together with Schneider Electric’s expertise, we are driving the transition towards a sustainable and emission-free future. Join us in creating a world where clean, affordable energy is accessible to all, making a lasting impact on the environment and future generations.” – Michael STUSCH, Executive Chairman and CEO, H2-Enterprises

ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, together with POSCO, one of the world’s largest steel producers, have announced their spearheading role in a consortium set to mobilise Oman’s renewable energy resources through the development of a 1.2mtp Green Ammonia project. Other partners in the consortium include Samsung Engineering, Korea East-West Power Co. (EWP), Korea Southern Power Co. (KOSPO), and FutureTech Energy Ventures Company Ltd. (a subsidiary of PTTEP).

The ENGIE and POSCO led-consortium has been named the winner of land block (Z1-02) offered by Hydrom, the orchestrator and master planner of Oman’s green hydrogen industry. Spanning 340 sq km, the concession block is located in Duqm, with downstream elements to be established at the Port of Duqm.

The land block will include a total renewable energy capacity of approx. 5GW  which comprises wind and solar power, in addition to battery energy storage (BESS) and a hydrogen plant that will produce 200 kilotons per annum (ktpa) of green hydrogen. The hydrogen will then be transported by a pipeline to the Special Economic Zone at Duqm where it will be converted into approximately 1.2 million tons per annum (mtpa) of green ammonia for export. The Commercial Operation Date (COD) is expected by 2030.

“This venture marks a significant leap forward in its worldwide dedication to expediting the transition to low-carbon energy. With presence in Oman for more than a quarter-century, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to supporting the energy transition in the country and the region. By joining forces with our consortium partners, we aim to unlock Oman’s extraordinary renewable energy potential while capitalising on their expertise and capabilities. Ultimately, this collaboration propels ENGIE toward its global ambitions of attaining a hydrogen capacity of 4GW by 2030.” expressed Frederic Claux, Managing Director Flexible Generation & Retail, AMEA and Country Manager GCC from ENGIE.

In March 2022, POSCO and ENGIE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint development opportunities for green hydrogen production and related infrastructure in the Middle East, Australia, and Latin America. This venture symbolises a continuation of their combined efforts and a monumental stride in ENGIE’s quest for net-zero carbon by 2045 and POSCO’s ambition for a green hydrogen-based steel business by 2050.

Her Excellency Véronique Aulagnon, Ambassador of France to Oman, said: “France, as part of the European Union, and Oman share a common ambitious target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. France commends the remarkable leadership by the Sultanate of Oman to scale up renewables in its energy mix and develop a strong green hydrogen portfolio. As the French Ambassador to Oman, I am delighted to see a major French company, Engie, who has been active in Oman for over two decades, become a part of this transformative venture in the Sultanate of Oman and confirm its position as a key player in the global energy transition. I am confident that this collaboration will yield significant results in terms of sustainable development and job creation”

With strategic relevance for ENGIE and the involved nations, the project feeds into ENGIE’s aim of generating 80GW of renewable capacity and 4 GW of electrolyzer capacity by 2030, thereby solidifying its global standing in the zero-carbon transition. The project is also in line with Korea’s national decarbonisation objective of a 40% carbon footprint reduction by 2030, and aids in realising Oman’s Vision 2040 that centers around energy transition and industry diversification.

The project contract will last for a period of 47 years, broken down into a seven-year development and construction phase followed by a 40-year operational period, and is set to roll out within a month of the contract signing. Construction is projected to begin in 2027, with the first shipment of green ammonia to Korea planned for the second half of 2030, thereby marking a significant step in sustainable development. The consortium will carry out the feasibility and technical studies, in order to finalise the total capital expenditure requirement for the project. 

Electrifying the use of energy in industry, transport and buildings with renewables is a cost-effective way to decarbonise end-use sectors, increase security of supply, reduce dependency of imported fossil fuels and mitigate risks of fuel prices volatility as experienced in recent years. 

A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) provides governments with a toolbox of 100 innovative solutions to tailor national strategies and cut emissions in end-uses. By formulating smart electrification strategies, countries can take concrete actions, minimise investment and significantly accelerate the transition towards the COP28 in Dubai later this year.

Innovation landscape for smart electrification was launched by IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera in the presence of European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson at an official launch event hosted by the European Commission in Brussels today.  

IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera said: “Smart electrification gives governments a cost-effective way to accelerate economic growth, improve energy security and reduce the growing impacts of climate change. Today, many solutions are available and ready for commercialisation, with pioneering companies creating, trialing, and deploying transformative innovations. May our toolbox provide governments with concrete solutions they can pursue in support of national energy sector priorities and decarbonisation plans in the run up to COP28 and beyond.”

Kadri Simson, the European Commissioner for Energy added: “Last year’s energy crisis has shown how important it is to decrease our dependence on imported fossil fuels, and that is why we increased our renewables ambitions to 42.5% by 2030. To facilitate smart electrification, we put forward the Electricity Market Design that enables an even faster acceleration of renewables, support the innovative flexibility solutions, and provides consumers and industries with additional means to actively engage in the electricity market and directly gain access to renewable power. IRENA’s report confirms that our policy choices are both right and necessary.” 

Electricity will be the main energy carrier of the future, accounting for more than half of global energy consumption by 2050, as to IRENA’s Outlook. The dramatic cost reduction of renewable electricity generation has pushed progress in the power sector with installed renewables reaching 40% globally in 2022. In the EU, almost 60% of power generation capacity is from renewable sources. Around 40% of total electricity generation came from renewables, out of which wind and solar generated close to 22% of electricity, overtaking gas for the first time. Now the focus must move towards electrifying end-uses that still largely rely on fossil fuels.  

Many of the electric-powered technologies are available today, including electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps for buildings and industrial processes. In addition, indirect electrification, using green hydrogen produced by renewable power, can be a solution to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors.

Yet, electrifying the demand goes beyond the adoption of technology solutions and requires the involvement of all stakeholders across the energy value chain from both the power sector and end-uses (Power-to-X). Decision-makers need to take a systemic approach, combining innovations in technology and infrastructure with those in market design and regulation, system planning and operation, and business models, the new report finds. 

Innovation can reduce costs, minimise investment, and create new business opportunities. Massive stimulus packages are put in place in major economies like the Inflation Reduction Act in the USA and the Net Zero Industry Act in the European Union. To a great extent these initiatives and associated investments are the result of technology innovation as well as innovation in policies, market design and financing instruments.

The report concludes that in the absence of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution for smart electrification, optimal strategies and implementation of innovations will vary among countries and system-specific attributes. It provides guidance on how to use the innovation toolbox based on the country’s context. 

The toolbox draws from a review of hundreds of innovative solutions that are emerging worldwide and input from many experts, from start-ups, large companies, regulators and system operators. 

IRENA’s Innovation Week 2023 in September will also focus on renewable solutions in end-use sectors. Together with today’s report, it provides input to drive the global climate agenda at COP28.  

Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, today announced it won an order from Electricity Interconnection France-Spain (Inelfe), the joint venture bringing together operators of the Spanish (Red Eléctrica) and French (RTE) electricity transmission networks, in charge of the construction and commissioning of all cross-border connections between both countries, to supply four high-voltage direct current (HVDC) converter stations to interconnect France and Spain via a subsea cable across the Biscay Gulf.

The Biscay Gulf interconnection, labeled as project of common interest (PCI) at the European level, will consist of two HVDC links, with a converter station at each end of both systems. Combined, the links will efficiently supply a total of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity at 400 kilovolts (kV) over 400 kilometers (km). Providing the equivalent of the power consumption of more than two million households1, the links will improve the safety, stability, and quality of the electricity supply between the two countries. It will advance the integration of emission-free electricity and create a more efficient system to generate savings that benefit consumers and the rest of Europe.2 Most of the link will be underwater, but a short section of the link cable route will return to land to avoid the deep Capbreton Canyon.

“Cross border, and often subsea, interconnections are vital to Europe’s increasingly interconnected grid,” said Niklas Persson, Managing Director at Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. “Through our pioneering HVDC technology, we enable Inelfe to accelerate the two countries’ sustainability goals, improving the safety, stability, and quality of electricity supply between France and Spain and the rest of Europe.”

Inelfe (Interconexión Eléctrica Francia-España or Electricity Interconnection France-Spain) was set up following the 2008 Zaragoza Agreement, between the governments of Spain and France, with the mission to enhance the exchange of electricity between the two countries. The resulting infrastructure doubled the interconnection capacity between France and Spain from 1,400 MW to 2,800 MW today. With the Biscay Gulf interconnection, the capacity to exchange power will soon reach 5,000 MW.3

In line with its Purpose to champion the urgency of a clean energy transition through innovation and collaboration, Hitachi Energy is collaborating with VINCI, an industry leader in energy and construction. Together the two companies will provide an advanced solution for the Biscay Gulf project by delivering the engineering and power technologies and the construction of the converter stations. The collaboration with VINCI will leverage the core competencies of the two companies to deliver a best-in-class solution for the project.

Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”), the Abu Dhabi sovereign investor, today announced a landmark partnership between its investee companies, Princeton Digital Group (“PDG”) and Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (“Tata Power Renewables”) for the supply of clean electricity to one of PDG’s flagship data centers in India.

Under the terms of the agreement, PDG, a leading Pan-Asia data center operator, and Tata Power Renewables, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, have co-invested in a captive power plant that will supply electricity to PDG’s MU1 data center in Airoli, Mumbai, under a 25-year renewable Power Consumption Agreement (PCA).

First power from the solar plant, located in the Nanded district in the Indian state of Maharashtra, will be generated in June 2023, with additional capacity to come online following the completion of future phases of the solar plant. The solar plant will help PDG’s MU1 with its target to be powered by up to 50 per cent by renewable energy.

Khaled Abdulla Al Qubaisi, Chief Executive Officer, Real Estate and Infrastructure Investments (“RE&II”) at Mubadala, said: “Mubadala is delighted about the partnership between two of our investee companies, PDG and Tata Power Renewables. Both companies align with our focus on value creation and delivering positive outcomes for society, and our view that digitalisation is vital to socioeconomic progress and development. By bringing our partners together, we are further supporting the build of sustainable solutions in India, a key strategic partner and market for Mubadala.”

Vipin Shirsat, General Manager, India, PDG, added: “Cloud and digital adoption continue to surge in India leading to unprecedented growth in digital infrastructure. This gives us an opportunity to make long term decisions that not only fosters growth and innovation but also solves sustainability. Our agreement with Tata Power enables us to offer world class sustainable data center services to our customers by substituting a substantial part of conventional energy with renewable energy. This partnership is testament to PDG’s commitment to work towards achieving Net Zero for our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030.”

Ashish Khanna, CEO, Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd, said: “Our collaboration with Princeton Digital Group will enable their data center to source fixed-priced clean and renewable energy on long term basis which is the most cost-effective way. Data centres are factories of the future and we are committed to supply them with green energy. Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd. offers a comprehensive portfolio of renewable energy solutions and, through our expertise in the domain, we shall continue to contribute towards India’s Net-Zero target.”

In 2022, Mubadala invested $350 million in PDG, which has a portfolio of 21 data centers with a capacity of more than 700MW spanning six countries. In the same year, together with BlackRock Real Assets, Mubadala invested $525 million in Tata Power Renewables, which is at the forefront of India’s energy transition and aims to contribute 30GW by 2030, a significant step towards achieving the nation’s sustainable energy goals.

Petrojet and Huawei Digital Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the aim of cooperating in the field of Renewable Energy, in line with Egypt’s 2035 strategy for integrated and sustainable energy.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Jim Liu, CEO of Huawei Egypt, and Eng. Waleed Lotfy, President of Petrojet, in the presence of Mr. Joey Ding, CEO of Huawei Egypt’s Digital Power, Eng. Ibrahim Ramadan, Director of Business Development – Huawei Digital Power, and Eng. Essam Salah, Assistant President of Petrojet for Contracts and Tenders.

The two companies seek to jointly cooperate in existing and future projects in the Petroleum sector, among others, leveraging Huawei’s cutting-edge technologies in solar energy storage to increase energy efficiency and resilience, as well as reduce cost, dependency on diesel, and prevent carbon emissions.

The partnership includes relying on solar-powered instrumentation, where solar energy is used to power instrumentation in oil and gas facilities, such as monitoring and controlling pipelines, storage tanks, and wellheads. Additionally, the partnership will establish fully environmentally friendly data centers with high-energy efficiency to reduce energy consumption and promote sustainable practices. This step is in line with Egypt’s 2035 Integrated Sustainable Energy Strategy, which aims to boost power production from renewable sources to account for 42% by 2035.

Mr. Jim Liu, CEO of Huawei Egypt, stated: “At Huawei Digital Power, we are committed to supporting the energy sector by providing the latest solar energy solutions that contribute to reducing carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices, through lessening the reliance on diesel and replace it with solar energy and storage batteries.”

He added: “We are proudly cooperating with Petrojet, leveraging Huawei’s portfolio of digital power solutions supporting Egypt’s goals to accelerate the sustainable energy transition and promote a cleaner, more sustainable future.”

For his part, Eng. Waleed Lotfy said: “We are pleased to join hands with Huawei, a world-leading technology company, with a strong commitment to advancing sustainable energy practices. Through this fruitful cooperation, we seek to support the Energy sector in Egypt, as well as implement various projects, based on the latest applications and digital energy solutions in line with Egypt’s sustainable strategy and Vision 2030.”

As a leading global provider of digital energy products and solutions, Huawei Digital Power is committed to advancing sustainable practices and enabling the digitisation of the energy sector. Through the integration of digital technologies and power electronics, it provides low-carbon, safe, smooth, and clean solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

It is worth mentioning that it focuses on five key areas, including smart photovoltaic energy, data center facilities, mPower for electric vehicles, power plants, and integrated energy solutions. Huawei Digital Power helps build environmentally friendly and low-carbon smart data centers and communications networks. When it comes to the green transportation sector, Huawei Digital Power redefines the customers’ driving and safety experiences in electric vehicles, in order to build smart, low-carbon societies that are built around digital technologies, for a better and greener future.