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					</table>The Iraqi Ministry of Oil <a href="https://www.enerdata.net/publications/daily-energy-news/iraq-moves-ahead-125-gw-solar-project-and-517-mcmyear-gas-field.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">signed</a> an agreement with TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy to develop a 1.25 GW solar project as part of the Gas Growth Integrated Project in the country&#8217;s Basra region. Both companies would equally own the project, and it will consist of two million bifacial solar panels mounted on single-axis trackers to be installed in five 250 MW phases to come online between 2025 and 2027. Once completely operational, the solar project is expected to generate up to 1.25 GW of energy. The project will supply clean energy to approximately 350,000 homes in southern Iraq.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) <a href="https://www.zawya.com/en/projects/industry/ifc-to-support-usps-16bln-solar-polysilicon-project-in-oman-p9byq8s8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">signed</a> an agreement with Oman-based United Solar Polysilicon to support its $1.6 billion greenfield polysilicon facility. It will be built in Oman&#8217;s Sohar Port and Freezone and have an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons. Future Fund Oman invested $156 million in the project. The project has reached the installation phase.
Algeria <a href="https://www.zawya.com/en/projects/utilities/algeria-launches-renewable-energy-hydrogen-plan-n2di1ny2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">plans</a> to develop renewable energy and green hydrogen projects to reduce its reliance on conventional energy sources and save fossil fuels for exports. The European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development will fund the plan, which costs roughly €28 million ($32 million). The plan aims to establish a national database to assess green hydrogen potential and implement monitoring tools to reduce emissions and enhance energy efficiency. Algeria aims to achieve 27% renewable energy in its energy mix by 2026 and install 15 GW by 2030.
Shanghai Electric, a power generation and electrical equipment manufacturing company, <a href="https://www.zawya.com/en/business/energy/shanghai-electric-in-deal-to-develop-2gw-saudi-pv-plant-hlzlg2ai" target="_blank" rel="noopener">entered</a> an agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Masdar for its Sadavi solar project. The project is part of Round 5 of Saudi Arabia&#8217;s National Renewable Energy Program. It is expected to deliver a total capacity of 2,000 MW. On completion, it will become Shanghai Electric&#8217;s biggest EPC project.

MENA Weekly Roundup: Iraq Partners with Total, QatarEnergy for 1.25 GW Solar Project

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					</table>Iraq and the U.S.  have <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/iraq-us-sign-preliminary-deal-projects-including-24000-mw-power-plants-2025-04-09/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">signed</a> agreements for multiple energy projects with a combined capacity of 24,000 MW in the Middle Eastern country. Iraq&#8217;s Ministry of Electricity and U.S. company UGT Renewables also signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a 3,000 MW integrated solar energy project.
Egypt and France <a href="https://www.arabnews.com/node/2596264/business-economy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">entered</a> into a €7 billion ($7.6 billion) agreement to develop a large-scale green hydrogen and ammonia production complex near Ras Shokeir on the Red Sea coast. EDF Renewables and Zero Waste will lead the project in partnership with Egypt&#8217;s General Authority for the Red Sea Ports and its New and Renewable Energy Authority. The project targets producing up to 1 million tons of green ammonia annually in three phases starting in 2029.
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority <a href="https://www.mediaoffice.ae/en/news/2025/april/09-04/great-success-for-dewa-as-47-global-companies-express-interest-in-developing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">announced</a> that 47 international companies have been interested in developing the seventh phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Based on the independent power producer model, this phase will have a project exceeding 1,600 MW and a 1,000 MW battery storage system providing 6,000 MWh of storage capacity. This project is aimed at increasing the share of clean power in Dubai&#8217;s energy mix to 34%.
Dubai&#8217;s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has <a href="https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2025/04/09/rta-installs-solar-panels-in-22-of-its-facilities-to-cut-carbon-footprint/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">installed</a> solar energy systems across 22 buildings and facilities. These installations are projected to generate approximately 32 million kWh of energy annually. The solar panels have been installed at bus depots, passenger bus stations, maintenance workshops, and metro depots. The solar systems were customized to meet the specific needs of each building and facility.
Morocco will <a href="https://www.zawya.com/en/projects/utilities/morocco-to-build-giant-energy-storage-facility-ixu1xx8s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">construct</a> a 1,600 MW energy storage facility in its northwest region to support its expanding renewable energy program. Utilizing large-scale batteries, the project will supply power to the city of Kenitra and its surrounding areas. The National Office for Electricity and Drinking Water will invite bids for the facility&#8217;s design, operation, and long-term maintenance, with phased commissioning expected to begin in 2026.

MENA Weekly Roundup: Iraq, US Sign Deals for 27 GW of Power Projects

Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity and the National Investment Commission (NIC) has invited bids for the construction of seven solar photovoltaic (PV) power projects with a total capacity of 755 MW to increase the production capacity and diversify the country’s energy sources. The entire capacity of 755 MW will be spread across seven solar PV parks in Iraq.
This is a global tender, and the projects will be developed on build own operate (BOO) basis. The bid submission deadline is June 30, 2019.
Out of the seven proposed projects, three will be developed in the Muthana province of Iraq. These are:
Sawa-1 solar PV project with a capacity of 30 MW
Sawa- 2 solar PV project with a capacity of 50 MW
Khidhir solar PV project with a capacity of 50 MW
The Ministry of Electricity has also proposed Lskandariya solar PV project with a capacity of 225 MW to be located in Babil Province, Jissan solar PV project with a capacity of 50 MW to be located in Wassit Province, Karbala solar PV project with a capacity of 300 MW to be located in Karbala Province, and Al Diwania solar PV project with a capacity 50 MW to be located in Diwania province.
The Ministry of Electricity will provide the grid connectivity to the solar project developer under a transmission connection contract and lease out the land to solar PV project developer under a land lease contract. The ministry will also be the procurer of power generated from these solar projects.
The scope of work includes the design, financing, erection, engineering, supply, construction, testing, and commissioning of solar projects.
The ministry also expects these projects to employ around 1,300 people in Iraq and supply more than 250,000 households with critically needed electricity supply.
Iraq is following in the footsteps of neighboring Saudi Arabia which has turned to solar to fulfill its increasing energy demands.
<a href="https://mercomindia.com/saudi-arabia-solar-tender-1-5-gw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Recently</a>, Saudi Arabia’s Renewable Energy Project Development Office (REPDO), invited expressions of interest for seven greenfield solar PV projects with a combined potential capacity of 1.5 GW.
Last year, Mercom <a href="https://mercomindia.com/saudi-arabia-tender-3-gw-solar-800-mw-wind/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reported</a> that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia planned to tender over 3 GW of grid-connected solar projects and 800 MW of wind projects to meet its increasing energy demands.
The kingdom recently <a href="https://mercomindia.com/argentina-saudi-arabia-agreement-isa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signed the framework</a> agreement of the International Solar Alliance (<a href="https://isolaralliance.org/Index.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ISA</a>), joining hands with India towards a common goal of sustainability.

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