Kuwait Oil Company explores wind power at Ratqa oil field: The Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) sent out requests for proposals to five companies for the installation of a wind turbine at its Ratqa oil field, Al Arabiya reports. The generational capacity will range between 3.4-3.6 MW. Companies included Elecnor, Vestas Mediterranean, Vensys Energy AG, Power Construction Corporation, and Eno Energy.

Bahrain secures several offers for multi-site solar project: Bahrain received 7 bids for a 72 MW solar project tender to install solar power at several sites in the country, Zawya reports. The project — which will include rooftop panels, car park power systems and electric vehicle charging stations — is being procured on a Build-Own-Operate-Maintain basis for a 20 year period at locations including the University of Bahrain, Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain International Exhibition & Convention Center, and the Al Dana Amphitheatre. Accepted proposals came from DEFT Contractors, Tarsheed Energy Consultation and Services, Yellow Door Energy, Safeer For Renewable Energy, and Alpha Energy Generations Co., the news outlet notes.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING ABOUT THIS MORNING-

• Egypt approves green hydrogen grant: The Egyptian presidency approved a EUR 500k grant agreement from the French Development Agency earmarked for the development of the country’s green hydrogen sector. (Statement)
• UAE clamps down on pollution: Abu Dhabi issued 32 environmental pollution fines totalling some USD 89k for violations impacting air, water, and soil resources’ quality. The largest fine amounted to USD 13.6k and was enforced for the dumping of hazardous materials in the Arabian Sea. (Gulf News)
• Egypt’s mega waste management project has a completion date: Egypt’s EGP 7 bn waste management project to minimize waste discharging across 11 sites in the Gulf of Suez will be fully completed by the end of 2023. (Statement)