Russia sanctions will be ‘key factor’ for OPEC decisions in 2023
The impact of Russian sanctions will be the biggest influence on the supply ‘call’ for OPEC in 2023, according to S&P Global Commodity Insights. One potential complication to deeper OPEC+ cuts, later in 2023, will come from ambiguity over the timing of a planned shift to higher production baselines, Paul Sheldon, chief geopolitical advisor, analytics, […]
GCC ready to take the lead in energy transition, say experts
The GCC is well positioned to lead the energy transition, said industry leaders at the16th Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Forum, which got underway today (December 6) in Saudi capital Riyadh. The two-day forum, being held at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, was inaugurated by Saudi Minister of Energy Prince […]
Saudi’s SWPC invites bids for Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reservoir project
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), the principal off-taker for water and wastewater projects in Saudi Arabia, has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reservoir (ISWR) project. The ISWR, with a total capacity of 2,000,000 cubic metres, is expected start commercial operations in the first quarter of 2027, SWPC said in a statement […]
Xi travels to Saudi for three days of Mideast outreach
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for three days of meetings with regional leaders likely focused on energy. The overseas trip is only Xi’s third since the coronavirus pandemic began in 2020, and his first to Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude oil exporter, since 2016. It will feature bilateral meetings […]
Saudi Arabia and China: Long history, bright future prospects
Diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of China are witnessing a distinguished and solid development at a steady pace towards greater cooperation and mutual understanding in various fields for the benefit of the two friendly countries and peoples. Close relations between the two countries were initiated 80 years […]
Saudi’s Advanced Polyolefins closes $1.6bln Shariah-compliant funding for 3 plants
Saudi-listed Advanced Petrochemical Company said its subsidiary Advanced Polyolefins Industry Company has closed Shariah-compliant facilities worth 6.1 billion Saudi riyals ($1.62 billion) to finance the construction of three plants in Jubail Industrial City. The financial close comes after the company signed various Islamic facility agreementswith a consortium of financial institutions on 6 July 2022 to construct […]
Saudi’s SWPC invites bids for Ras Mohaisen – Baha – Makkah water transmission project
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), the principal off-taker for water and wastewater projects in Saudi Arabia, has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) for Ras Mohaisen – Baha – Makkah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) project. The IWTP, with a total capacity of 300,000 cubic metres per day, is expected start commercial operations in the third quarter of […]
Saudi Arabia approves biosignature to issue Umrah visa
Saudi Arabia is allowing registration of vital features “biosignature” for those coming from 5 countries to complete the procedures for issuing Umrah visas electronically prior to their arrival in Makkah and Madinah. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah explained that the registration of “biosignature” currently includes all visitors coming from the UK, Tunisia, Kuwait, Malaysia, […]
Saudi Arabia launches first luxury island destination on NEOM
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of Sindalah, the first luxury island and yacht club destination, in $500 billion NEOM, state-owned Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The crown prince, who is also the Chairman of the NEOM Company, said Sindalah will be the first luxury island and yacht club […]
Saudi Arabia sets Jan Arab Light prices to Asia at 10-mth low
Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, cut the January official selling price (OSP) for its flagship Arab Light crude for Asian buyers to a 10-month low, on concerns over faltering demand and a potential increase in Russian competition. The OSP for January-loading Arab Light to Asia was trimmed by $2.20 a barrel from December […]