# Saudi Arabia and IEF deepen clean-energy and circular-carbon cooperation

> The memorandum announced on October 14 covers research, expert exchanges and regional work.

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In an October 14 statement, the International Energy Forum (IEF) said it and Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy had signed a memorandum that week to deepen cooperation on clean energy, climate mitigation and Circular Carbon Economy solutions. It was signed alongside the IEF’s 17th Ministerial Meeting in Riyadh; the exact signing day was not stated.

Cooperation will cover sustainable energy practices, implementation of circular-carbon policies and technologies, a regional initiative and international climate outreach. Planned activities include expert and information exchanges, working sessions, and joint reports and studies; the announcement set no investment amount or project timetable.

## Data

### Areas covered by the memorandum

Cooperation priorities reported by the IEF.

Methodology: The IEF announcement lists the memorandum and intended work areas; it gives no specific funding, target or project outcome.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | The memorandum’s signing was announced on October 14. | Intended work includes sustainable energy, climate mitigation, expert exchanges and joint reports. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [International Energy Forum](<https://www.ief.org/news/saudi-ministry-of-energy-and-ief-strengthen-cooperation-on-clean-energy-and-the-circular-carbon-economy>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-14)

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