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Saudi Arabia signs energy cooperation deals with several countries and forum
Saudi Arabia signed a series of energy cooperation agreements and memorandums during the World Petroleum Congress, which the country is hosting until October 15, 2026.
The deals involve Mongolia, Tanzania, Cyprus, Mauritius, the International Energy Forum and Sierra Leone’s energy ministry.
They cover areas such as oil and gas, electricity, renewable energy, clean hydrogen, energy efficiency and climate measures.
Some agreements also address fuel infrastructure, clean cooking, digital technology and supply chains.
The deals set out areas for cooperation, but no specific projects or funding amounts are given.
They matter because they create a framework for the countries and organizations involved to work together on energy supply, cleaner technologies and access to energy.
The congress continues in Saudi Arabia until October 15, but no further steps or project timelines are specified.
Saudi Arabia signed seven agreements and memorandums of understanding in the energy sector with several countries and the International Energy Forum.
The signings took place alongside the 25th World Petroleum Congress, hosted by Saudi Arabia until October 15, 2026.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed memorandums with Mongolia, Tanzania, Cyprus and Mauritius.
The agreements cover areas including oil and gas, electricity, renewable energy, clean hydrogen and climate cooperation.
The Oil Demand Sustainability Program also signed a memorandum with Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Energy on sustainable energy access.
- Who
- Saudi Arabia, represented by its Ministry of Energy and the Oil Demand Sustainability Program, signed the agreements with partner countries and the International Energy Forum.
- What
- Seven agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed in the energy sector.
- When
- Alongside the 25th World Petroleum Congress, which was hosted until October 15, 2026.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- To strengthen cooperation in energy and sustainability.
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- Number of signings
- Seven agreements and memorandums of understanding
- Congress
- 25th World Petroleum Congress
- Congress end date
- October 15, 2026
- Countries named
- Mongolia, Tanzania, Cyprus, Mauritius and Sierra Leone
- Forum partner
- International Energy Forum
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