Jordan Signs MoU With CTGI Renewable Energy Partners; Cyprus And Egypt Explore Enhanced Energy Cooperation In Nicosia and More...
In a significant move towards advancing green energy, Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Dr. Saleh Kharabsheh, and Dr. Mohammad Abu Atieh, Regional Director of CTGI Renewable Energy Partners, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today in Amman. The agreement aims to prepare feasibility studies for the development of green hydrogen projects in Jordan.
In a significant step towards bolstering energy ties, Cyprus’ Minister of Energy, Trade, and Industry, Mr. Giorgos Papanastasiou, met with Egypt’s new Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Mr. Karim Badawi, in Nicosia today. The meeting marks Mr. Badawi’s first official visit to Cyprus, extending an invitation from Mr. Papanastasiou for a preliminary exchange of views between the two nations.
The inaugural UAE-Lithuania Joint Economic Committee (JEC) meeting took place in Vilnius, highlighting a commitment to advancing cooperation in various sectors, with a particular emphasis on energy and renewable resources. Chaired by H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, and H.E. Au?rin? Armonait?, Lithuanian Minister of Economy and Innovation, the meeting marked a significant step in enhancing bilateral relations.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, attended the signing ceremony where ADNOC announced its acquisition of a 35% equity stake in ExxonMobil’s (NYSE: XOM) proposed low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Baytown, Texas.
The Ministerial Summit on Energy, involving the nine Mediterranean countries of the European Union (MED9), is set to take place in Larnaca on September 23, 2024. The summit will focus on strengthening cooperation among member nations and establishing cohesive strategies on energy transition, energy security, and reducing electricity costs in the Mediterranean region.