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.
10 Sep, 2021
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Acwa To List On Tadawul
Acwa Power’s strategic partnership with PIF for Saudi renewables should result in a strong pipeline of projects in the kingdom.
PIF Renewable Energy Development Program (GW)
8 Oct, 2021
Top Story
Riyadh, Cairo Sign $1.8bn Power Connection Deals
Egypt and Saudi Arabia have finally put pen to paper on a long-planned deal to connect the two countries’ grids. The $1.8bn 500kV HVDC line will have a capacity of 3GW and is planned for 2025 completion. But will it be used more than current regional interconnections?
Saudi-Egypt Planned 3GW Power Grid Interconnection
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Iran Hikes Enrichment
15 Oct, 2021
Egypt Forex Reserves Edge Up
15 Oct, 2021
China: Bumper Gas, LNG Imports…
15 Oct, 2021
Egypt LNG: Exporting, For Now
8 Oct, 2021
Egypt & Lebanon Talk Gas
8 Oct, 2021
UAE Pledges 2050 Net Zero
8 Oct, 2021
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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