Global Briefing: Saudi Arabia talks up $100bn renewables investment blitz

James Murray
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Global Briefing: Saudi Arabia talks up $100bn renewables investment blitz

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Saudi Energy Minister confirms plans for $100bn renewables investment push Saudi Arabia's energy minister this week revealed the kingdom plans to invest 380 billion riyals ($101bn) in renewable energy...

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