Power & Water

Middle East & North African countries’ electricity sector policies are undergoing major changes. Although oil and gas fired power plants dominate, governments are increasingly seeking alternatives. Fuel importers are looking to reduce their imports bills, while exporters are increasingly seeking economic diversity.

Power & Water

9 Oct, 2026

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Egypt’s Nuclear Vision

With work on Egypt’s first nuclear power plant progressing smoothly, Cairo is increasingly focused on connecting the El Dabaa plant to the national grid.
Egypt Powergen Fuel Mix (%): Gas Dominance Persists Ahead Of Nuclear Entry
Power & Water

9 Oct, 2026

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Saudi Arabia’s Renewables Revolution Accelerates Again

Saudi installed renewables capacity is on course to reach 20GW by year-end, and a series of mega-projects are set to double capacity again in 2027.
Saudi Arabia Installed Renewable Capacity (GW) Set To Double In 2027
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NEWS IN BRIEF

Egypt Holds Fuel Prices Through Year-End

23 Oct, 2026

Fertiglobe Eyes $1.5bn Egypt Fertilizer Project

23 Oct, 2026

EBRD Backs $566mn Egypt Solar Project

23 Oct, 2026

Syria Petroleum Company CEO Replaced

23 Oct, 2026

Iraq Signs Exxon Up For Seawater Treatment

23 Oct, 2026

Aramco CEO Confirms Master Gas System Phase 4 Plans

23 Oct, 2026

Aramco JV Refinery In China Receives First Crude Feedstock

16 Oct, 2026

Saudi-Kuwait Expand Electricity Cooperation

16 Oct, 2026

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SELECTED DATA

Abu Dhabi’s Ewec Calls For Massive Rollout Of Solar Capacity Out To 2037* (GW)

Saudi Arabia's Accelerating Renewables Rollout (GW, End-Year Capacity)

Abu Dhabi’s Current Solar Capacity Pipeline^ Envisages 12.1GW From 2028 (GW)

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