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AMEA Power, headquartered in Dubai, is one of the leading renewable energy companies, in Africa, the Middle East and Asia’s energy transition. With presence in more than 20 countries, and a project pipeline exceeding 6 GW, the company has more than 2,600 MW in operation and under construction including two flagship utility-scale projects in Egypt: the 500 MW Amunet Wind Power Plant and the 500 MW Abydos Solar PV Plant with 300MWh Battery Energy Storage System, currently two of the largest operating wind and solar PV assets in Africa. This Agreement enables both Cox and AMEA Power to further strengthen its presence in water and energy infrastructure projects across regions that are critical to the global economy. This Joint Venture reinforces the strategic relationship between Cox and AMEA Power, whose 3.76% stake (acquired during Cox’s IPO) underscores its long-term commitment and strategic alignment. Madrid, 28 May 2025. Cox, a global leader in water and energy, and AMEA Power, one of the fastest-growing renewable energy companies in the Middle East and Africa, have joined forces to establish a Joint Venture focused on developing, executing, and managing strategic water and energy infrastructure projects across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Cox: a global leading utility in water and energy, and a recognized global water operator with more than 55 years of experience. Headquartered in Spain, Cox is a global leader in water and energy Company with over 55 years of experience and a current concession portfolio of 5 water assets for up to 945,000 m³/day, 6 energy generation projects and 2 transmission line concessions. The company is a globally recognized leader in the water sector with over 250 client certifications and more than 20 international industry awards and has delivered more than 8.3 million m³/day in desalination and treatment capacity worldwide. Cox operates under a concession-based business model focused on water and energy, and complemented by engineering, procurement, and operations & maintenance (O&M) services. Its portfolio is geographically diversified across strategically selected high-growth countries, generating stable and recurrent revenues. The company holds a leading global position in water infrastructure, particularly in the development and management of upstream assets. Cox has been consistently ranked among the top players in the sector by international institutions such as Global Water Intelligence (GWI), the Global Water Awards, the International Desalination Association, and the MEED Projects Awards. It was ranked in the global top three by GWI for the period 2014–2021. Cox’s success is underpinned by its ability to implement innovative, competitive, and sustainable technology solutions in the water sector. The company’s over 250 client certifications represent a key entry barrier, further reinforcing its privileged positioning in an industry characterized by limited competition and high specialization. AMEA Power: a leading renewable energy company in Africa, Middle East and Asia Headquartered in Dubai, AMEA Power is at the forefront of the global energy transition, with active operations and advanced development pipelines in more than 20 countries. Its diversified portfolio includes a project pipeline exceeding 6 GW and more…

The export of liquefied hydrogen is one of the most prominent features of the strategic transformation in the Sultanate of Oman, especially after it signed a historic agreement in April 2025 to develop the first global trade corridor for liquefied hydrogen. This corridor connects the Port of Duqm in the Sultanate with the Port of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, reaching key logistics centers in Germany such as the Port of Duisburg. Experts, speaking to the Washington-based Energy Platform, emphasized that this agreement, in which Hydrom, OQ, and the Port of Duqm participated, represents a pivotal step toward consolidating the Sultanate’s position as a global center for the production and export of green hydrogen. The Sultanate seeks to capture a significant share of the global clean energy market, with a targeted production of 1.25 million tons annually by 2030 and investments estimated at approximately $49 billion. A qualitative leap Engineer Salah Mahdi, Global Director of the Hydrogen Sector at Chart Industries (a leading global company in hydrogen liquefaction and transportation technologies), confirmed that the Sultanate of Oman’s move to establish the first global trade corridor for the export of liquefied hydrogen , linking it to the Netherlands and Germany, represents a qualitative leap and a proactive vision that combines ambition and realism. He added that this historic agreement sends a clear message to the world that the Sultanate of Oman is not only exploring hydrogen opportunities, but is also moving to implement it on a practical, large-scale scale. He emphasized that this project reflects the Sultanate’s drive to become a major player in the global hydrogen economy, leveraging its excellent natural resources of solar and wind energy, its strategic geographic location, and its strong partnerships with European countries. Mahdi explained that the success of this corridor depends on three main factors: “If this project is implemented well—and initial indications are clear—this corridor could become a model for intercontinental hydrogen trade,” he said. A global model for hydrogen trade In statements to the specialized energy platform, Engineer Salah Mahdi believes that the Sultanate of Oman’s choice of liquefied hydrogen (LH₂) technology is a strategic choice. He added that liquefied hydrogen enables transportation in large quantities over long distances and could follow the example of liquefied natural gas (LNG), making it a scalable and tradable option, and its economic viability could increase thanks to rapid advances in cryogenic technologies. He added that with an integrated system that includes large-scale green hydrogen production, advanced liquefaction technologies, refrigerated container shipping, and regasification facilities in Europe, this project could become a global model for hydrogen trade and a clean energy artery linking the Middle East and Europe. Regarding transportation methods, Mahdi explained that choosing the most appropriate method for exporting hydrogen depends on geography and distance, noting that for short distances or intercontinental distribution, pipelines are the most cost-effective option due to their low energy loss and ease of operation. But when it comes to intercontinental trade—such as from Oman to Europe—pipeline routes aren’t a practical option. This…

New Innovation can Lower CAPEX by 10%, Improve Efficiency by 10%, and will Power the Largest Hydrogen Projects in the World Perth, 13 May, 2025 – InterContinental Energy, a global leader in giga-scale green hydrogen development, announces its patented P2(H2)Node™ system. Designed in Australia after four years of intense innovation and engineering, this game-changing solution cuts costs, boosts efficiency, and allows for the scaling of giga-scale green hydrogen production. Just as standardised shipping containers revolutionised the global shipping industry, the P2(H2)Node standardised architecture will streamline the green hydrogen industry by replacing bespoke projects with a uniform approach. Removing complexity and increasing repeatability will ensure all projects can access the lowest cost of production. Conventional centralised models require expensive electricity transmission, leading to energy losses and inefficiencies. The patented P2(H2)Node system flips this model by collocating giga-scale hydrogen production with wind and solar farms, ensuring power is used where it’s generated. This system lowers production costs by 10-20%, which will enable faster large-scale hydrogen adoption for industries such as green iron, fertilizers, power, shipping and aviation fuels.Rethinking Hydrogen Production to radically lower costs Key advantages of the P2(H2)Node architecture include: Powering the World’s Biggest Hydrogen Project The P2(H2)Node architecture is the backbone of Australia’s groundbreaking Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH). Designed to produce and export green hydrogen and ammonia, WGEH boasts a planned 70GW renewable energy capacity – positioning it as the world’s largest and most cost-efficient green hydrogen hub. With the support of newly announced Australian Government hydrogen incentives, WGEH is projected to drive down production costs for green ammonia below US$650 per tonne, unlocking transformative investment opportunities and job creation. Accelerating the Global Hydrogen Economy With demand for green hydrogen set to surge, the P2(H2)Node system offers a global, scalable, cost-efficient model for providing green molecules to the hard to de-carbonise heavy industry andtransport sectors. “We are proud that our team in Perth has developed this globally significant technology. The P2(H2)Node architecture is a breakthrough in clean hydrogen production. By eliminating transmission losses and leveraging a modular approach, we are making green hydrogen cost-competitive at scale for the planet” said Alexander Tancock, CEO at InterContinental Energy. “This technology comes at a time when Australia is poised to become a global leader in e-fuels and green iron.” InterContinental Energy is working with global partners to deploy the P2(H2)Node architecture and fast-track industrial decarbonisation. As the hydrogen market grows, this solution is set to drive efficiency, scale, and cost reductions worldwide. InterContinental Energy P2(H2)Node Corporate Video InterContinental Energy P2(H2)Node Fly Through Video

Cummins Arabia and Cummins Middle East jointly launched Cummins’ new Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at an exclusive event held in Dubai on Monday, April 14. The launch was attended by key customers, consultants, and partners from across diverse sectors including rental, data centers, utilities, commercial properties, healthcare, oil and gas, and manufacturing.

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a critical technology in the global energy transition towards achieving net-zero emissions. It plays a pivotal role in mitigating climate change by capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from industrial processes and power generation, preventing them from entering the atmosphere.

Albert Einstein said that three forces rule the universe: fear, greed and stupidity. Observing the growing disconnect between people and their leaders, we see those forces at work. Most people in the world are really concerned about climate change, and that concern is growing.

As we continue our journey toward a climate-neutral, lowest-cost, and secure energy system in MENA, it is a pleasure to reflect on the tremendous progress being made by Dii’s industry network (now over 120 international companies). While we have faced numerous setbacks since our inception in 2009, I think our wonderful team, collective resilience and innovation power inspire continued optimism for the future.

Driven by recent geopolitical developments, the German parliament on 19th March probably had the most important vote since German reunification, also in an unprecedented step before the newly elected parliament will be convened (as two extremist parties will have a one third blocking minority).

I have spent my entire professional career on renewable energy and related things we now call energy transition, but I always had the nagging feeling that I never really understood energy storage.

During this meeting, five national and international investors were selected to carry out six projects across the three southern regions of the Kingdom, with a total investment of 319 billion dirhams, in preparation for negotiations with the selected parties.