[MENA to add 50GW of utility-scale solar by 2030] The MENA country plans to add 49.5GW of installed utility-scale solar capacity by 2030. With more than 30GW of development or construction projects announced between Oman, Morocco and Kuwait, these jurisdictions will lead the region in utility-scale solar PV this decade. All announced solar and wind projects will add more than five times the current renewable energy capacity in the MENA region, with utility-scale solar capacity currently standing at 7.4GW. In addition, Oman also plans to build a 12.5GW solar photovoltaic project, which will be operational by 2038. Editor/Xing Wentao

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• 2026.11.13 10:45
• [Exploration of high-yield volcanic rock wells in Bohai Sea]
• On November 12, 2026, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced that China has discovered a high-yield volcanic oil and gas well through drilling in ultra deep formations over 5000 meters in the Bohai Sea, marking a breakthrough in China's offshore exploration of ultra deep natural gas. The well is located in the central waters of the Bohai Sea, adjacent to the largest hydrocarbon rich depression in the Bohai Sea - the Bozhong Depression. The operation team has encountered over 120 meters of natural gas reservoirs in volcanic rock formations, with a total drilling depth of 5770 meters. After testing, the well produces approximately 800000 cubic meters of natural gas per day.Editor/Gong Ziwei

• 2026.11.13 10:34
• [Chinese Enterprises Debut at the 42nd Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition]
• The 42nd Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition was held in Abu Dhabi, attracting 2260 companies from over 170 countries and regions worldwide, with energy security and green transformation becoming the focus. Multiple Chinese companies showcased digital and low-carbon oil and gas technology equipment and signed cooperation agreements on site. China Arab energy cooperation continues to extend to the industrial chain, giving consideration to local talent training, and helping to jointly build the the Belt and Road and global energy security.Editor/Gong Ziwei