L&T Hydrocarbon Secures Major Offshore Project in the Middle East

In a major win, Larsen & Toubro’s hydrocarbon business, L&T Energy Hydrocarbon (LTEH), has bagged offshore project orders totaling a whopping Rs 15,000 crore in the Middle East. The prestigious contract involves the comprehensive development of a large offshore platform seamlessly integrated with existing facilities, signaling a significant milestone for L&T in global offshore project execution. The undisclosed client’s nod to this mega order underscores L&T’s prowess and its commitment to expanding its footprint in the strategically vital Middle East region. This accomplishment solidifies L&T’s position as a key player in the hydrocarbon industry, with a focus on excellence, innovation, and global recognition.
Annual Investment Meeting brings to focus the opportunities and challenges of investing in distressed assets and non-performing loans (NPLs)

Investment experts from around the world discussed the opportunities and challenges of investing in distressed assets and non-performing loans (NPLs) at the 12th edition of the The Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), which took place at the Future Room located at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Two energy giants, two green projects: one double-booking in North Sea

Oil major BP plans to build a vast carbon capture project beneath the North Sea that would be crucial to Britain hitting its emissions targets. Power giant Orsted aims to build a huge offshore windfarm to help the country meet renewable goals.
Exclusive: Tesla makes China boss highest-profile executive after Musk

Tesla Inc’s China chief Tom Zhu has been promoted to take direct oversight of the electric carmaker’s U.S. assembly plants as well as sales operations in North America and Europe, according to an internal posting of reporting lines reviewed by Reuters.
Analysis: Investors look to emerging markets as planets align for end of dollar bull market

As the U.S. dollar tumbles from multi-decade highs, some investors are betting emerging market currencies will be big winners from a sustained reversal in the greenback.
Chinese carmakers target more European sales with five-star EVs

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers have set their sights on winning over European drivers and large corporate customers with more affordable cars that come with top safety ratings and lots of high-tech features.
HSBC confirms staff in China unit set up branch of Chinese Communist Party

HSBC Holdings Plc said employees had formed a branch of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) within its securities brokerage unit in the country, following media reports on Thursday.
World Bank approves $830 mln in loans to Colombia

Colombia will receive two loans totalling $830 million from the World Bank to fund COVID-19 pandemic recovery and education efforts, the country’s government and the bank said on Thursday.