Egypt looks to expand partnership with Belgian company Jan De Nul: Egyptian Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker met with Belgian company Jan De Nul’s Managing Director Jan Pieter De Nul to discuss expanding cooperation in Egypt’s renewable energy sector, according to a statement. De Nul and Shaker discussed potential collaboration in the electricity interconnection projects with Europe, with De Nul expressing interest in investing in Egypt’s solar, wind, and green hydrogen projects.

A Qatari-US green steel project in the works? The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) discussed a potential green steel project with a US delegation from the Energy and Minerals Group, according to a statement. The delegation, led by former US Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Francis Fannon, said it is looking for joint cooperation and funding to develop and operate an advanced pellet plant in Qatar with a local partner, the statement notes. The Gulf states tend to develop green steel and iron as only 4% of global imports meet international quality standards.

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• Azerbaijani Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov and Masdar CEO Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi celebrated the installation of the first PV panel at the Garadagh solar project in Baku. The plant is scheduled to come online in 4Q 2023. (Twitter)