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Technology experts from government, major private-sector entities and startups will explore how digital innovations can revolutionize industries across the GCC at an upcoming event to be held later this month, in Bahrain.
The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) has announced that the kingdom will host Bahrain Tech Week from September 28 to October 7.
Delivered in strategic partnership with Tamkeen, the event presents a uniquely diverse programme of events, with more than 10 summits, forums and workshops exploring tech-driven disruption across different industries and ... |
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Besix, the largest Belgian construction company operating in the Middle East, said it has completed the design and construction of the Bahrain LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) Import Terminal, located offshore Muharraq Island in Bahrain. The LNG Import Terminal forms a vital part of Bahrain's energy infrastructure as it provides the kingdom with a secure supply of liquefied natural gas to meet the growth in demand for natural gas in order to fuel large industrial projects, to generate power and water, and for enhanced oil recovery, said a statement from Besix. The scope of work included the design and construction of an LNG jetty constru... |
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Adani Group, IOC, BPCL, Torrent Emerge as Big Winners of City Gas LicencesDate : Sep 18, 2018The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) on Monday declared the final list of winners of city gas retailing licences that had billionaire Gautam Adani's group, state-owned Indian Oil Corp (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp... |
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NTPC Kudgi Project Becomes Fully OperationalDate : Sep 17, 2018The third unit begins commercial production from today NTPC Kudgi’s 3rd unit of 800 MW commenced commercial production from Saturday. With this the NTPC Kudgi project has become fully operational with 2400... |
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Empower Completes $16.3 Expansion at DIFC Cooling PlantDate : Sep 14, 2018Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has completed Dh60 million ($16.3 million) expansion at its district cooling plant in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), according to the approved time plan in April... |
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Bids for 9,000 MW Solar Power Projects Spiked, Government May Miss TargetDate : Sep 14, 2018Solar power agencies of the central and state governments have scrapped bids for projects aggregating 9,000 MW capacity, which will lead to a flat growth in capacity addition next year and delay the goal of achieving 1 GW (giga watt)... |
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ADFD Approves $33mn Loan for Sharjah Waste-to-Energy ProjectDate : Sep 12, 2018UAE-based Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), a leading national entity for development aid, has approved a $33-million concessionary loan for the development of a waste-to-energy facility in the northern emirate of... |
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EGA Marks Major Milestone in Al Taweelah Alumina Refinery ProjectDate : Sep 12, 2018Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas, has received the first shipment of caustic soda for its under-construction Al Taweelah alumina refinery, marking a major... |
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Suzlon Inks JV with CLP India for Two Solar Projects in MaharashtraDate : Sep 12, 2018Wind turbine maker Suzlon Tuesday announced a joint venture (JV) with CLP Power India Private Limited for two solar projects with of 50 megawatt (MW) and 20 megawatt (MW) in Dhule, Maharashtra.
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NTPC Board Okays Rs 9,785 Cr Stage-III Expansion at Odisha’s Talcher PlantDate : Sep 11, 2018The NTPC board has given approval for an investment of Rs 9,785 crore for 1,320 MW stage-III expansion of its Talcher thermal power plant in Odisha.
The Talcher plant is situated in Angul district of Odisha.... |
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Production Restarted at Baiji RefineryDate : Sep 11, 2018Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi [Allibi, Luiebi] announced on Sunday the full rehabilitation of the Salahaddin-2 unit at Baiji oil refinery.
The refinery was shut down in 2014 due to the actions of the... |
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