Analysis How Ethiopia’s new dams test Egypt’s ability to defend its Nile red lines Ethiopia’s water minister has emphasized the country’s plans to move forward with new Blue Nile dam construction, leaving Egypt to contend with the potential fallout. By Eli Siegel-Bernstein
Explainer France-Morocco ties get an energy jolt as historic heatwaves pressure Europe During Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's visit to Morocco on Thursday, the two countries spotlighted plans to explore an electricity interconnection that could one day deliver Moroccan renewable power to France. Morocco
EU says energy costs tied to Hormuz crisis have surged past $35B Global energy price increases tied to the Hormuz disruption are driving higher import costs in Europe, despite limited reliance on gas flowing through the strait. Iran
Israel energy minister says gas flowing to Egypt, Jordan despite shutdown reports Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen told Al-Monitor that despite security concerns and partial shut down of marine gas platforms, Israel continues to supply gas to Egypt, Jordan and Israeli consumers. Israel
Interview Gaza calm could revive East Med Forum, Israel-Jordan projects: Cohen Eli Cohen Israeli Energy Minister
Feature Cheap oil, tighter finances, wars constrained Mid East economies in 2025 By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Chinese company to build Oman's first green hydrogen plant: What to know The plant in Duqm plans to produce 1 million metric tons of green hydrogen per year by 2030. China
UAE launches 25-year climate plan for Abu Dhabi: What to know The Abu Dhabi Climate Change Adaptation Plan sets out a road map to address the growing impacts of climate change through 2050. United Arab Emirates
UAE green energy giant Masdar invests in $6B UK wind farm: What to know A consortium of 24 international banks has raised $4.8 billion in financing for the British energy project. United Arab Emirates
Saudi renewables firm ACWA Power eyes major China expansion: What to know By 2030, ACWA Power aims to expand its global assets to around $250 billion, with China projected to contribute between $30 billion and $75 billion. Saudi Arabia
Huawei explores Egypt partnership as electricity minister visits China Egypt's electricity and renewable energy minister met with a range of high-level officials and business leaders while on a visit to the Asian country over the past week. Egypt
France's EDF reportedly dropped from Saudi Neom project: What to know EDF was appointed by the Saudi government in January 2024 to carry out preliminary studies on the conception and construction of a hydroelectric power plant in Neom. Saudi Arabia
UAE's Alterra targets Italian solar as part of $250B green finance drive The Emirati private investment fund aims to mobilize $250 billion through partnerships in global climate finance annually. United Arab Emirates
Qatari-led consortium signs $7B deal with Syria for 5,000 MW of electricity Syria’s electricity grid needs extensive expansion after 14 years of civil war. Syria
On fifth Greece visit, Egypt’s Sisi and Mitsotakis advance energy projects: What to know The new partnership agreement appears to further cement the two nations' growing ties even as migration challenges persist. Egypt
Jerusalem wildfires rage for second day as environmental groups blame Netanyahu According to Israeli environmental groups, the government has repeatedly ignored calls to prepare for the threat of fires and to take more decisive action on climate change goals. Israel
Saudi Aramco CEO warns of 'painful awakening' as energy costs rise Amin Nasser said that green energy would not replace oil as demand for crude continues to grow, especially from the Global South. Saudi Arabia
Exclusive Saudi finance minister hints kingdom could meet 2030 renewables target early On Monday, the kingdom commissioned its largest battery energy storage system to its grid, with a capacity of 500 megawatts and the ability to store 2,000 megawatt hours of electricity. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
