Bahrain

Foulath Holding partners with Yellow Door Energy to develop a 123 MWc industrial solar power project in Bahrain, setting a global record in size and capacity for a single site.
BW Energy has finalised a $365mn financing for the conversion of the Maromba FPSO offshore Brazil and signed a short-term lease for a drilling rig with Minsheng Financial Leasing.

Bahrain signs strategic energy agreement with EOG Resources

Bahrain has signed an energy concession agreement with EOG Resources and Bapco Energies, reinforcing its national strategy and opening the way to new opportunities in oil and gas exploration.
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Bahrain has concluded a civil nuclear agreement with the United States and formalised a commitment of $17bn in public investments in the US market, further strengthening bilateral cooperation.
ACWA Power has signed an agreement to acquire stakes in power generation and water desalination assets in Kuwait and Bahrain for $693 million, further strengthening its position in the regional sector.

The United States Calls for an International Coalition Against Houthi Attacks in the Red Sea

The U.S. administration urges international partners to unite against Iran-backed Houthis responsible for massive attacks on ships in the strategic Red Sea region. Military, economic, and diplomatic stakes are intensifying.
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European Union leaders and Gulf countries meet in Brussels to prevent an escalation in the Middle East, addressing trade, energy, and regional stability.
BlackRock acquires a minority stake in Saudi Bahrain Pipeline Company (SBPC) to support the management of Bahrain's energy assets and explore new collaborations in infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia cuts oil drilling after Aramco cancellation

Saudi Aramco's cancellation of its oil production capacity expansion is impacting rig rental rates in the region.
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Malakoff Corporation Berhad expands its renewable energy portfolio with the acquisition of majority stakes in ZEC Solar and TJZ Suria, increasing its effective capacity to 128MW.
Masdar teams up with Bapco Energies to develop an ambitious 2 GW wind power project in Bahrain, in line with the kingdom's emission reduction targets.

Houthis threaten to attack Saudi oil installations

The Houthis have warned Saudi Arabia of a possible target, should it assist the US-led coalition's attack on Yemen.
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Iran seizes a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, the second incident in a week, and the United States calls on Iran to immediately release the seized vessel in this strategic maritime zone.
Air Liquide sells its Industrial Merchant activity in Saudi Arabia to focus on other activities.