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bp and Oman form strategic partnership to progress significant renewable energy and hydrogen development

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bp and the Ministry of Energy and Minerals in Oman signed a Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) and a Renewables Data Collection Agreement which will support the potential development of a multiple gigawatt, world-class renewable energy and green hydrogen development in Oman by 2030. —Bernard Looney, bp chief executive.

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Consortium developing green hydrogen megaproject in Oman

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An international consortium comprising OQ, which is the Sultanate of Oman’s global integrated energy company, InterContinental Energy, the leading dedicated green fuels developer, and EnerTech, a Kuwait government-backed clean energy investor and developer, is developing an integrated green fuels mega project in Oman.

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Silicon battery technology company Group14 closes additional $214M for $614M Series C funding round

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Group14 Technologies, a global manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, raised $214 million in additional financing from a consortium including Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, Lightrock Climate Impact Fund, Moore Strategic Ventures, Oman Investment Authority, and Molicel.

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VinFast’s (VFS) global EV dealer network grows following new agreement in Middle East

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Since parent company VinGroup opened up its automotive arm in Vietnam, we’ve witnessed VinFast continue to expand to new markets, including Indonesia, the US, Canada, Europe, and most recently, India – all while unveiling more all-electric models like the VF 3 compact SUV and an electric pickup concept called the Wild.

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Fusion Fuel Green partners with CCC to develop green hydrogen demonstrator plants in Middle East

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Ireland-based electrolyzer company Fusion Fuel Green PLC will collaborate with Consolidated Contractors Group S.A.L. The companies plan to develop demonstrator plants in several countries in the region, namely Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar. CCC is a globally diversified company specializing in Engineering and Construction.

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MHTL to partner with G2X, negotiate methanol offtake agreement from G2X methanol-to-gasoline plant

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The company is the largest supplier of methanol to North America and is also a significant supplier to the European Market. The company has built five world-scale plants in Trinidad and Oman similar in design to the Big Lake Fuels plant. The Big Lake Fuels LLC facility will produce 1.4

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US EIA reminder: Strait of Hormuz world’s most important oil chokepoint; almost 20% of oil traded worldwide

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They are a critical part of global energy security due to the high volume of oil traded through their narrow straits. The Strait is located between Oman and Iran, and connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. —US EIA. Since 1996, there were intermittent requests and proposals to utilize the TPP.

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