Elsewedy Electric for Trading and Distribution, a subsidiary of Elsewedy Electric, has signed three contracts worth EGP 2.2 billion (approx USD 113.3 million) to establish transformer stations in the South Valley Development project which aims to reclaim 375,000 feddan in the Toshka area in Egypt. The contracts shall be implemented within six months from the […]
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Airut advises MEP in connection to Iraq-based Hydropower plant
Airut Law Offices (“Airut”) has advised Middle East Power (“MEP”) in respect to the drafting and review of the Operation and Maintenance Agreement for the Deralok 37 MW hydropower plant located in Duhok, Kurdistan Region Governorate, Iraq. The Deralok hydropower plant has costed USD 129 million and was financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency […]
Capital Markets
Energy & Trading
United Arab Emirates
Taqa and Mubadala to acquire 40% in 2 power plants
Integrated utilities companies Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (“TAQA”) and Mubadala Investment Company (“Mubadala”) signed binding agreements that will see the acquisition of a 40% in two gas-fired power generation plants in the Talimarjan power complex in Uzbekistan. Taqa and Mubadala will invest in the privatization of the two power plants with a combined capacity of 1.6 […]
Capital Markets
Energy & Trading
Qatar
United Arab Emirates
Dentons advises Tabreed on the sale of its 44% stake
National Central Cooling Company (“Tabreed”) has disposed of a 44% stake, valued at AED417 million (USD113.5 million), in Qatar District Cooling Company (“Qatar Cool”) to United Development Company. The proceeds of the transaction will be used to finance further growth of Tabreed’s portfolio in key markets. Dentons acted as legal counsel to Tabreed on the […]
Abu Dhabi-headquartered international energy company, Mubadala Petroleum, has unveiled its new brand name – Mubadala Energy. The new brand reflects a fresh strategic direction that will see Mubadala Energy build on its contribution to the energy transition by expanding its gas-weighted portfolio in areas such as LNG while exploring new energy sectors. The strategy also […]
Deal & transactions
Energy & Trading
United Arab Emirates
Norton Rose Fulbright advises IHC on a AED1.8B acquisition deal
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised International Holding Company (IHC) in connection with its AED 1.8 billion (approximately USD 490 million) acquisition of a 50% stake in Kalyon Enerji, through its subsidiary International Energy Holding. Turkish clean energy provider, Kalyon Enerji, which is part of Turkish conglomerate Kalyon Holding, focuses on research and development […]
Banking & Finance
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Masen and Edf Renouvelables in repowering Koudia Al Baida wind
The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN) and EDF Renouvelables have announced the financial closure of the repowering of the Nassim Koudia Al Baida Wind Farm, located in the region of Tlat Taghramt near Tangier in northern Morocco. Koudia Al Baida Energy Company, the SPV owned by MASEN and EDF Renouvelables, has received senior loans […]
Deal & transactions
Egypt
Energy & Trading
Infinity Group and Africa Finance Corporation acquire Lekela Power
Infinity, a renewable energy company based in Egypt, and Africa Finance Corporation (“AFC,”), infrastructure solutions provider, are to acquire Lekela Power from Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power, in a deal that will make Infinity the largest renewable energy company on the continent. Established in 2015 to deliver clean, reliable energy across Africa, Lekela has […]
Banking & Finance
Energy & Trading
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Asafo & Co. advises Norfund in its investment in CrossBoundary
Norfund and KLP, Norway’s largest pension company, will together invest USD 40 million in equity in CrossBoundary Energy (CBE), a developer, owner, and operator of commercial and industrial renewable energy systems in Africa. The investment will be made through the joint company KLP Norfund Investments. The investment will allow CrossBoundary Energy to further scale its […]
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Energy
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Siemens Energy to build a stable energy infrastructure in Yemen
Siemens Energy and the Republic of Yemen have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) for the re-electrification of the country. The MoU focuses on the essential elements of the electrification of Yemen. This includes the addition of new and highly efficient power generation capacity, diversifying the country’s energy mix through new and renewable energy sources, […]
