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

29 Apr, 2022

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Iran Braces For Blackouts

Scarred by massive 2021 power shortfalls, Iran aims to bring online 6GW of new capacity by the summer. It desperately needs heavy rains to bolster hydro generation.
Iran's Thermal & Nuclear Generation Hit Highs
Power & Water

13 May, 2022

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Abu Dhabi’s Ewec Announces Plans For Third Major Solar PV Plant

With Abu Dhabi diverting clean power to key industrial facilities, the emirate is accelerating renewables ahead of Cop28. Latest plans are for 1.5GW at Al Ajban.
Abu Dhabi’s Generation Of ‘Clean’ Power (TWh) Has Soared With Start-Up Of Barakah Nuclear Plant
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NEWS IN BRIEF

Iran Plans South Pars Phase-11 Start Up By March 2023

13 May, 2022

Algeria: Neptune Plans Touat Gas Restart

13 May, 2022

KNPC Profits Up 135%

13 May, 2022

Aramco/Petronas Refinery Boost

13 May, 2022

UAE President Khalifa Bin Zayed Passes Away

13 May, 2022

Dana Gas Kicks Off Khor Mor Drilling, Eyes Improved Egypt Terms

13 May, 2022

UAE Firm Enters Key Ruwais Project Alongside India’s Reliance

13 May, 2022

TotalEnergies Joins Egypt Green Ammonia Rush

13 May, 2022

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SELECTED DATA

Morocco Power Generation By Fuel (2019, %) Coal Accounts For Over Two Thirds Of The Total

Kuwait Expects Electricity Demand To Surge In The Coming Years (Peak Load, GW)

Record Low Bids For Gulf Solar PV (US¢/KWH)

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