As part of its diversification drive, the world’s biggest oil producer, Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco) signed 22 new pacts and a joint venture agreement with leading global firms in sectors such as sustainability, technology, industrial and energy services. This comes amid a growing focus on environmental, social and …
Read More »Saudi Aramco Reportedly Looking to Raise $17bn from Gas Pipeline Sale
Dhahran-based petroleum and natural gas company Saudi Aramco is reportedly targeting to raise at least $17bn from its stake sale in gas pipelines. The deal amount could be higher than the $12.4bn the company received in the oil pipeline transaction, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. North American private …
Read More »Aramco Joins Group Building Giant Solar Plant in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco is joining a group led by ACWA Power to build a nearly $1 billion solar power plant in the kingdom as the world’s largest oil-exporting nation expands renewable energy supply. Aramco will hold a 30% stake in the Sudair solar project, while ACWA and partner Water & Electricity …
Read More »Aramco Net Income Soars 288% to $25.5bn in Q2
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) today reported a 288% increase in net income for the second quarter of 2021 from the same quarter of last year to $25.5 billion, declaring a dividend of $18.8 billion. The company’s net income for the first half of the year was $47.2 billion, representing …
Read More »Saudi Aramco Hikes Oil Prices to Asia for Second Consecutive Month
The world’s largest oil exporter, Saudi Arabia, raised on Wednesday its official selling prices for crude oil loading for Asia in September in a widely expected move tracking stronger Middle East oil benchmarks. Saudi oil giant Aramco lifted its official selling price (OSP) for its flagship Arab Light grade for …
Read More »Aramco Raises Asia, U.S. Oil Prices in Sign Demand Seen Rising
Saudi Arabia raised oil for prices for buyers in Asia and the U.S. for September in a sign the world’s largest crude exporter sees demand continuing to recover despite a surge in coronavirus cases in some of the world’s main energy importers. OPEC+, the oil-producers’ group led by the Saudis …
Read More »Saudi Aramco Bets on Blue Hydrogen Exports Ramping Up From 2030
Saudi Aramco outlined plans to invest in blue hydrogen as the world shifts away from dirtier forms of energy, but said it will take at least until the end of this decade before a global market for the fuel is developed. “We’re going to have a large share” of the …
Read More »China Joins Consortium Taking a 49% Equity Stake in Aramco Oil Pipelines Co.
China’s Silk Road Fund and Hassana Investment Co., controlled by the Saudi Arabian government, joined a group investing $12.4 billion in Saudi Aramco’s oil pipelines. The consortium, led by U.S. firm EIG Global Energy Partners LLC, has now closed a deal to acquire a 49% equity stake in Aramco Oil …
Read More »Aramco Closes $12.4bn Deal with Beijing, Abu Dhabi Backing
China’s Silk Road Fund and Saudi Arabia’s Hassana Investment Co. have joined a group of investors in Saudi Aramco’s oil pipelines. The consortium led by U.S. group EIG Global Energy Partners LLC acquired a 49% equity stake in Aramco Oil Pipelines Co. for $12.4 billion, according to an emailed statement. …
Read More »World’s Largest Oil Company Launches Debut Sale of Dollar-Denominated Islamic Bonds
Saudi Arabia’s energy giant, Saudi Aramco, has started sales of its first dollar-denominated Islamic bond as it seeks to raise cash to pay out $75 billion in dividends. The official Saudi Press Agency said that the sale of sukuk, or Islamic bonds compliant with the Muslim faith, will end on …
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