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Energy

DEWA commissions 793 new 11 kV substations in the first half

The August 9 update outlines Dubai’s distribution network investment.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority — DEWA2026-08-091 min read

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Energy

Bechtel takes over management of Poland’s first nuclear plant site

Budimex and other Polish contractors are supporting site preparation.

Bechtel2026-08-071 min read

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Hydro Insight monitors more than 1.1 million smart water meters in Dubai

DEWA’s August 7 update describes data analysis performance for water networks.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority — DEWA2026-08-071 min read

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Finance

Aramco reports $33.4 billion in second-quarter adjusted net income

The August 4 results also cover first-half cash flow and a dividend declaration.

Aramco2026-08-041 min read

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Energy

TotalEnergies signs European renewables deals with Shell and KKR

The transactions cover an acquisition and a partial sale of separate portfolios.

TotalEnergies2026-08-031 min read