RIYADH: On a macro level, China’s coal imports surged 24 percent in July to near the highest levels so far this year. Zooming in, Abu Dhabi’s Masdar signed an agreement with Tanzania Electric Supply Co. to develop 2 GW renewable energy projects in the African country.Â
Looking at the bigger picture:
Egypt is expected to issue a request for qualifications for the initial phase of its long-term water desalination program, according to MEED.
The North African country aims to develop up to 3.8 million cubic meters a day of water desalination capacity over the next 18 to 24 months.Â
China’s coal imports surged 24 percent in July to near the highest levels so far this year, according to Reuters.Â
Through a micro lens:
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar has signed an agreement with Tanzania Electric Supply Co. to develop 2 GW renewable energy projects in the African country, according to Trade Arabia.Â
Through the joint venture, the two companies will initially target the development of renewable energy projects with a capacity of about 600Â MW starting with solar photovoltaic and onshore wind.
