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ADB unveils fund to speed ASEAN power grid plans

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MANILA: The Asian Development Bank has launched a new multi-partner trust fund with about $25 million in initial backing to accelerate preparation of cross-border energy and...
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China electric cars reshape fuel demand and Venezuela oil flows

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BEIJING: China’s rapid shift to electric vehicles is reshaping the world’s largest auto market and dulling growth in the transport fuel demand that once underpinned its appetite...
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UAE and Korea strengthen cooperation in energy and advanced industry

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SEOUL, December 19, 2025: The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in energy, industry, and advanced technology...
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OPEC Fund co-finances Africa’s largest onshore wind power project

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The OPEC Fund has committed $30M to co-finance Africa’s largest onshore wind power project in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez, expected to power 1M homes and...
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Germany shifts from electricity exporter to importer in 2024

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In 2024, Germany shifted from a net electricity exporter to importer, driven by rising demand, fossil fuel reductions, and nuclear phase-out, highlighting energy transition challenges....
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World Bank targets $10 billion climate aid for MENA by 2025

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The World Bank has announced an ambitious plan to escalate climate financing in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, aiming to allocate $10...
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UAE and Morocco forge new path with innovative partnership declaration

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In a landmark move, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Moroccan King Mohammed VI have fortified their countries’ ties with a groundbreaking...