Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Oil and gas “will be part of climate solution”
NEWS: Total decarbonisation by 2050 is “unrealistic”, says Saudi Arabia’s UN climate envoy
Gulf states will let oil price fall further, say ministers
NEWS: Saudi refusal to cut oil production could drive prices lower and make tar sands, deepwater and shale projects unviable
Ed Davey: Oil-rich states should diversify their economies
NEWS: Saudi Arabia and others need to invest in renewable technology as oil demand dwindles, says UK climate secretary
Five things Wikileaks taught us about UN climate talks
NEWS: As Julian Assange prepares to leave his hideaway, we recall the top Wikileaks releases on climate change
Saudi Arabia blocks action on super-polluting HFCs
NEWS: A deal to phase out potent greenhouse gases used for air conditioning and fridges is within reach but Saudi Arabia is concerned substitutes will not work
Could the Middle East face further unrest without a green revolution?
NEWS: Gulf Research Center expert tells RTCC social injustice linked to fossil fuel heavy economy is driving regional anger
Saudi Arabia Oil Company to increase solar investments
NEWS: World’s largest oil company is seeking to create more solar capacity, which could shift renewables policy
Saudi efforts to weaken IPCC report in Stockholm exposed
Leading oil producer tried to dilute scientific conclusions during Stockholm meeting, questioning link between CO2 and warming
Saudi Arabia ‘committed’ to green revolution
Country has laid plans to procure 54GW of renewable energy by 2032 with an investment of US$109 billion from the government
Saudi Prince says oil markets are ‘in decline’
Billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal writes open letter to oil minister saying production is “in a clear and continuous decline”
Saudi Arabia to invest $109 billion in renewables by 2032
Morning summary: Saudi Arabia is looking to generate two thirds of its electricity supply from solar and wind in the next 20 years
Saudi Arabia isolated as UN climate talks make progress
Oil producer’s objections to climate deal ignored as nations line up to back low carbon growth
Saudi Arabia blocks climate change from UN poverty goals
Group of oil producing nations looks to keep clean energy targets out of new sustainable development poverty framework
Saudi Arabia completes largest solar power plant
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Masdar sustainability chief says Middle East at green energy “tipping point”
Nawal Al-Hosany tells RTCC the Gulf region’s huge oil and gas reserves hide an even greater interest in renewable and energy efficiency investment
Figueres: Efforts on climate change still fall short of 2°C target
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Greg Barker: COP18 climate talks can boost Saudi green ambitions
UK energy and climate change minister says UN climate talks in Qatar offer a unique opportunity to encourage major oil and gas producing states to embrace green agenda
Saudi Arabia: Protection of environment key to development
Speaking at the third G20 Speakers’ Meeting, key government official enforces the country’s commitment to stable energy markets and environmental protections as key to sustainable development.